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knock out drawer

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:39 pm
by sally
hi does anyone know where the best place to get a stainless steel knock out drawer is? I'm wanting one for as cheap as possible :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:00 pm
by AlanP
Hi
I've always considered these an expensive unnecessary accessory,try saying that quickly 3 times :)
As a start though try HERE

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:23 pm
by Davec
AlanP wrote:Hi
I've always considered these an expensive unnecessary accessory,try saying that quickly 3 times :)
As a start though try HERE


I used to think so as well, but 4 months ago I decided to put prejudice aside and try one. The other reason was when servicing my waste discposal, I found that emptying 12 years of coffee grinds down there had not done it a lot of good!

I used to flick the majority into the bid, but this meant you needed a wettish puck to successfully fling it out.

I now use a knock box and would never go back to my old ways, and when the drawers full, just take it out and empty onto the garden or compost heap....bliss. Yes for 23 years I have missed out on the simple pleasure of a knock box!!!

Also check out http://www.bellabarista.co.uk/

they sell the Quick Mill ones (which I have, I stand my Mazzer on it), but they also make their own in different sizes and types.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:27 pm
by Gouezeri
Almost Alan :wink:
for those wishing to look at the "drawers" of our five legged mule, try HERE
Always thought that drawers were a bit expensive myself, though they do have their uses, especially if you have a drawer for tools and another for spent pucks.
D

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:04 pm
by AlanP
gouezeri wrote:Almost Alan :wink:


Mixing my boxers with my drawers :)

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:08 pm
by Gouezeri
coulda sworn the only knockouts round here were beany and joey :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 7:51 pm
by Steve
here here :) but dont forget our other lovly lady's :)

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:54 pm
by Bertie_Doe
Guest wrote
hi does anyone know where the best place to get a stainless steel knock out drawer is? I'm wanting one for as cheap as possible

Not stainless but it is cheap. In an earlier thread Matts got one of these for Xmas
www.grindenstein.com (skip intro)
http://tinyurl.com/myx5g

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:49 pm
by espressomattic
Hmmm I'm too simplistic, just bang 'em straight into the little compost bin I have and empty every couple of days...But then that's me all over really...not comments please Benay/Cakey!!

PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 11:43 pm
by CakeBoy
I'm with compo :wink: . I have a Grindenstein from Australia. Just the right size and easily emptied after each session before rinsing under the tap. The Mirthful Mule does have a great selection of boxes for those wanting something a little shinier :D .

PostPosted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:58 am
by sally
thanks guys this has been really helpful :)

This place is cool. who was that person who had a thread venting so much anger?? They really needed their coffee!

PostPosted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:26 am
by Steve
LOL it happens :)

PostPosted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:33 am
by monkey66
I bang them into the sink and run plenty of water, there was nothing in the U-bend last time I had it off (to retrive a shower screen screw).... is this bad?

PostPosted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:40 am
by Steve
Not at all, but knockout draws do have there uses if you making more than one. Also a good place to put grounds from the doser that you dont want.

Steve

PostPosted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:28 pm
by neocelt
Hey guys, I was a little surprised not to see anyone suggest the obvious: If cost is a concern, make your own! Express yourself! A whole host of containers that were originally intended for other uses are readily adapted to a new role as a knock box. I've dragooned everything from neatly-ornamented stainless steel covered sugar bowls and serving dishes to funky retro ice buckets shaped like penguins! You can pick up an appropriate container at the local thrift shop for a song and make the conversion by adding a hardwood dowel rod sleeved with rubber hose. So why not try thinking outside the (knock) box?

Cheers,
Nick