DIY Roaster

[Cioffi]

Hey all, I'm looking for a good DIY plan for a coffee roaster. I don't want the popcorn, etc., kind. I built a semi-automated, all-electric, HERMS brew rig, so the DIY piece is just for fun. I also want to brew a pound of beans at a time and to be able to get a very, very dark roast. Any thoughts?

TC

 

[jammin]

Google SC/TC roaster. It stands for Stir Crazy/Turbo Oven.

It can do a pound at a time and works really well. Lots of builds on the web. The jist of is cutting the heating power to the S/C and augmenting the stirring arms for improved bean agitation/even roasting. The turbo oven will roast the beans via convection and power can be throttled to control the roast.

I do hope you step away from the dark side someday. Lots of great flavors you're missing out on.

 

[Cioffi]

With home roasting, my hope is to move away from the dark side. I'll take a look at the roaster you listed. Thanks!