Wahl James Martin ZX595 Coffee Grinder

Looked smart & reliable, worked great, a lovely birthday present. My first ever coffee grinder and it gave me a taste for the real thing so the coffee must have been fine - but it broke down 3 months in! I didn't use it more than once or twice a week, it certainly wasn't overwork. Now have to buy another, so I guess it did some manufacturer some good by getting me hooked, but I'll never buy wahl again.

Bought this product as a cheap first stab at grinding our own coffee beans. What a false economy. The motor gave up after a month of use (approximately every other day). Wouldn't recommend .

I was looking for a sole purpose spice grinder, came across this sleek little bargain and I love it! Really quick, powerful enough for cinnamon sticks, cardamom etc. It works so speedily and has made my life in the kitchen a dream. Quite a sexy little number too...

Knowing James Martins love of machines(cars)I imagined he would not put his name to anything mechanical if he was not happy with it and so it seems tbe with this little beauty. I have used this grinder for about six months now and have no complaints. Design and build are great and is simple to use,you just keep your finger on the button if you want a stronger brew. Recommended. Standard delivery from amazon took just two days.

I couldn't believe the size of this thing when I got it out of the box: It's a struggle to hold it in one hand with your thumb on the grind button. Most of that bulk seems to be air, judging by the weight.

The lid feels very flimsy, with lots of grooves and ridges that the grounds get caught in. It's easy to screw it on the wrong way round, meaning that the motor won't start until you take it off and put it on again.

I get angry every time I use it -- Not a great contribution to the coffee-making experience.