IS THIS THE BEST HOME GRINDER?: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BARATZA VARIO

In this video, I take a deep, deep dive on the beloved Baratza Vario. Not only do I present taste findings, look at the ergonomics, and pit it against the "king of grinders" (EK43), but I take it apart and show some unique modifications one can perform to make this grinder truly punch above its weight class, especially if you're in North America because their incredible customer service and stance on helping customers resurrect their grinders.
All in the name of ACCESSIBILITY!
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0:00- Introduction
2:50- Overview of Modifications
8:50- Looking Inside the Vario
12:33- Vario vs EK43
21:00- Calibration and Grind Size
26:08- New Grinder ANNOUNCEMENT
27:21- Personal Recommendation
29:30- Aside on Marker Test
32:00- Pandering


Watch KYLE ROWSELL'S video on the new grinders here!
   • BARATZA VARIO + | The NEW STANDARD of...  

MODIFICATIONS:

Classic Vario Grinder-- $479
Metal Grind Chamber-- $31
4 screws & matching threaded
Upper burr carrier-- $13
Steel Burrs-- $60
Total-- $583
**Note that if you screw up the alignment, or chamber replacement, Baratza will fix it for the flat rate they charge for tune-ups. If you go another route of similar price, customer service will likely not be as all-inclusive and understanding.

NEW VARIO PRICES:
Vario+ (w/ ceramic burrs and metal grind chamber)- $529
VarioW+ (w/ steel burrs, metal chamber, and dose by weight)- $599

Bellows used in video- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

3D print files for hoppers-
Short one- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:469...
Tall one- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:461...
New one- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:492...

EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF RESOURCES USED:

--Patreon Taste Test Video
  / vario-vs-ek43-56837456  

--Forte Parts in Europe
https://www.kaffemekka.dk/shop/1045-f...

--Google Doc on Alicorn Alignment
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N...
--Original Video by Jake G
   • Baratza Forte/Vario alignment  
--Phil Webber Deep Dive Video on Alicorn Alignment
   • Baratza Vario Alignment Deep Dive  
--EAF User Shaysub's Experience with Mods
https://github.com/wannabecoffeenerd/... seasoning/vario-steel-burr-seasoning.ipynb
--Home-Barista Information on Vario
https://www.home-barista.com/grinders...
--Reddit Thread on Baratza
  / psa_folks_who_own_or_considering_buying_a_...  

--Support from EAF Discord (HIGHLY RECOMMEND JOINING if you attempt this)
Discord referenced- Espresso Afficionado Discord:
  / discord  
EAF Resources:
https://espressoaf.com/

--God's Honest Truth Article:
https://www.godshonesttruth.com.au/ed...


EQUIPMENT USED IN VIDEO:
Tumblers from Magnolia Mountain
Breville Dual Boiler (my camera man's)
Baratza Vario
Acaia Pearl
Acaia Lunar
Mahlkonig EK43