Timemore Sculptor 064

What it does well

The burrs are the point. Timemore says the 064 turbo burrs were co-developed with Grindinglabs and designed with two layers "to achieve high uniformity." Its 078 turbo burrs follow the same idea at a larger size.

One Home-Barista forum member, summarising early video reviews, rated the cup highly. That poster ranked the 064 level with SSP MP burrs for filter, and ahead of the Fellow Ode Gen 2. Treat that as one enthusiast's reading, not a measurement.

The platform is well thought out. Coffee Chronicler reviewed the 064S, which Coffee Chronicler calls similar to the 064. It found the body "one of the quietest grinders I've ever tried," with very low retention.

Timemore fits a brushless motor with PID control, which it says runs smoothly and does not shake. A rotary knocker shakes fines out of the spout, and the magnetic lid stops beans hopping.

Where it falls short

It cannot grind fine enough for espresso. Coffee Chronicler says the 064 "cannot grind for espresso," and Timemore positions its turbo burrs for pour-over only.

The hopper is imperfect. On the 064S, Coffee Chronicler found that some beans don't slide down to the burrs as intended, and popcorning can be a concern. The review covers the 064S, so treat this as likely rather than confirmed for the 064.

Servicing takes tools. Coffee Chronicler notes that reaching the burr chamber means removing six screws, where many rivals offer tool-free access.

Parts are the long-term risk. Timemore's burr page lists the 064 turbo burrs as unavailable, and a used unit has no maker's warranty.

Who should buy it, and who shouldn't

Consider one used if you brew pour-over, AeroPress or drip, one dose at a time. It suits a small counter and an early-morning kitchen where noise matters.

Skip it if you might want espresso later. Skip it too if you grind for several people at once, or want a grinder you can still buy burrs for easily.

How it compares

The Timemore Sculptor 078 is the same platform with 78 mm burrs, and Timemore still sells a pour-over version. See the dials in Sculptor 064 vs Sculptor 078.

The Fellow Ode Gen 2 is the brew-only flat-burr grinder most buyers weigh against it. Coffee Chronicler rates the 064S workflow above the original Ode's, and calls the Ode's knocker "not nearly as effective" as the rotary one. The Home-Barista poster above ranked the 064 ahead of the Ode Gen 2 for filter.

The DF64 Gen 2 is a 64 mm single-dose grinder that also handles espresso. Compare them in DF64 Gen 2 vs Sculptor 064.

Owning it

Use the rotary knocker after each dose to clear the spout. For a deeper clean, our guide to cleaning a burr grinder covers removing and brushing the burrs.

Static and popcorning are worth managing. Our guide to reducing grinder static covers the usual fixes.

Before buying, ask whether the burrs have been replaced and with what. Timemore still lists 064S flat burrs, for pour-over and espresso, so confirm fit before buying a set.

See how to replace grinder burrs, then use the settings chart on this page to start dialing in.