Yes, conical Burr Grinders are great at grinding coffee beans. I use one myself to grind coffee!
The reason coffee generally tastes better when produced from conical burr grinders is due in part to the conical burr being able to grind coffee beans at much slower speeds. The theory behind this is the faster the coffee bean is grinded, the more friction is produced, this in turn results in a greater amount of heat being emitted that can comprise the perfect cup of coffee.
The Capresso Infinity conical burr grinder is available to buy from retailers such as: The Capresso website, Amazon, eBay, Bed Bath and Beyond and Seattle Coffee Gear.
One can easily purchase a Bodum coffee grinder online from a variety of websites. Examples include Amazon, the official Bodum website, and John Lewis.
You can purchase a hand-operated coffee grinder at Amazon. A website called OldCoffeeGrinders seem to specialize in the item and have a large selection. That could also be a good option.
Coffee grinders come in a wide price range depending on the brand of grinder one desires. The grinders manufactured by Burr are on the cheaper end, with the TRU Grinder selling for 35 dollars on Amazon.
I've seen hand-held grinders than run off batteries that are about two by two by six inches. As to whether they do an acceptable job grinding the coffee - you'd have to test one to find out.
An electric grinder can refer to an angle grinder, which is a type of power tool. It can also refer to coffee grinders, which are used to grind coffee.
There are many places one might go to purchase an antique coffee grinder in good condition. In addition to shopping at a local antique shop, one might also try the eBay website.
The recommended capresso burr grinder settings for achieving the perfect grind consistency depend on the type of coffee you are using. For a medium grind suitable for drip coffee makers, start with a setting between 5 and 8. Adjust the setting finer for espresso and coarser for French press. Experiment with different settings to find the one that works best for your preferred brewing method.
One can purchase a grinder pump from a number of local stores and online stores. Amazon, Plumbing Supply and eone sewer system are few examples of online stores where one can purchase a grinder pump.
When making an espresso coffee grinder make sure you know the amount of coffee you will be grinding at one time. The capacities vary greatly.