Hobart Coffee Grinder
Here are some “before” and “after” photos of a Hobart coffee grinder we restored. Coffee grinders have been around for a very long time and come in all kind of styles and shapes. They range from commercial models you would find in supermarkets and restaurants to home hand crank grinders. I have always liked the commercial deco-style ones like this Hobart, so when I found one at an antique store we restored it. When complete they make great kitchen, restaurant and coffee shop decor.
27 responses so far ↓
1 Sam Z // Dec 2, 2008 at 8:18 am
I also have a wonderful machine as above. Any idea who would want to purchase it. Would appreciate any information you may have. I am located in King of Prussia, PA…….
2 Sam // Jan 16, 2009 at 7:10 am
I have a Hobart Coffee Grinder machine – model #3330 which is in excellent condition that I would like to sell. Would there be any interest. Thank you.
3 J S // Jan 18, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Hi,
Wow, what a great job. Can you give me any pointers for restoring my own? Also, do you know where I could find a replacement top?
Thanks!
4 Skip // Mar 28, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Our museum has one of these beautys. One of the kids in a small tour group leaned on it, and broke the glass with the lettering. Can anyone help us replace this, or maybe they have some at vintage vending. Thanks, The Elmira Heights General Store Museum
5 daralynd // Mar 29, 2009 at 5:13 pm
The machine I have is The Hobart, Manufacturing Co., Troy, O., No 471971, model No. 2020. It’s in ok condition, you can still see the gold leaf on and around it grinder and it has glass (I guess) in the top thingy where you place the coffee beans. I am trying to find out the value and was hoping there was a site you trusted. This is a first find for me.
daralynd
6 vintagevending // Mar 30, 2009 at 2:37 pm
We aren’t able to give estimates on the value of an item. If you keep an eye on Ebay or maybe Craig’s List, your item is sure to be listed at some point. That may give you a rough idea of it’s value but prices vary greatly depending on condition. Also, we had a local sign company replace the broken glass in our machine with vinyl on frosted glass.
7 Stu Sherman // May 12, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I have an ancient Hobart “Buffalo Chopper” Model #-T215GA, Ser# 1-095155 that needs blades and all associated bushings, spacers, washers and retaining nut that fits on the mounting post, thanks for any help, stu 360-683-2404
8 kona cherry hill coffee // Jun 3, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Hello,
i am looking for a roaster to puchase, and can not find a new one on your site, did I just miss it.
Tom B.
9 vintagevending // Jun 8, 2009 at 9:42 am
Tom,
A lot of the items we write about in this blog are restorations we have done, but they are not for sale.
10 Mary // Jun 29, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I have a Hobart coffee grinder like the one in this photograph. Would you have any suggestions where I might find somebody who could restore it for me?
Thanks
Mary
11 MASON // Aug 11, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Hello, I would be interested in purchasing a #3440 or a #3300 if anyone has one in good working condition. Stunning restoration. Well done.
12 Mike // Aug 12, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I am refurbishing a Hobart Coffee Grinder (exactly the same as the “Black Beauty” pictures on this website). … need help in understanding how to disassemble/remove the grinder wheels. I have removed some corrosion in the grinder wheel area, but I do not want to damage the wheels/blades by forcing them apart … unless I understand how they are supposed to disassemble. Any resources/instructions you could point me towards would be kindly appreciated. Thanks, Mike
13 vintagevending // Aug 14, 2009 at 11:20 am
Mike,
Our coffee grinder restoration was basically a cosmetic one. We did not get into a restoration of the interior working parts.
If anyone else has knowledge on this, please blog in.
14 Lisa Hughes // Aug 14, 2009 at 10:39 pm
We are currently restoring a Hobart coffee grinder model #3440. It has been used for s working until someone miswired a plug. They set it outside since it didn’t work. We are now freeing up the innards and it working well but runs hot. Ours is a cool retro green color. Any idea where I can get that 60’s lime green color paint?
What kind of paint did you use to restore the outside?
15 vintagevending // Aug 17, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Lisa,
The paint used was PPG Acrylic Automotive paint, codes:
Black DC9300
Burgundy DCC71965
You can check automotive supply stores for the lime green paint, or craft stores. Probably the easiest thing to do is google it.
Good luck!
16 hENDERSON EADS // Sep 15, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I HAVE A HOBART MODEL 3 -430 IN GREAT CONDITION. WOULD LIKE IT RESTORED ON THE OUT SIDE ONLY. WHERE CAN I GET THIS DONE? I LIVE IN KY
17 Mike M. // Oct 10, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I have a Hobart 3430 like the one you have restored, need to know where I can get a new glass panel or who may be restoring them. I live in Maryland
18 Mike M. // Oct 20, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Can you e-mail me a close up picture of the glass panel of the Hobart 3430.I need to get the glass restored. Thank you.
19 vintagevending // Oct 21, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Mike,
We no longer own this coffee grinder, so we cannot help you out with images. The blog pictures are the best that we have.
When we restored ours, we had a local sign company replace the broken glass in our machine with vinyl on frosted glass.
20 Bob D // Feb 8, 2010 at 3:39 pm
I have a Hobart model 3430 that I restored and now I am in need of a new grinder plate. Does anyone have any idea where I might find one? I am also interested in purchasing another machine if there is one for sale.
21 lynn sweat // Mar 25, 2010 at 10:38 am
i was wondering if you knew where i could sell a hobart a 9 coffee grinder in excellent shape still grinding coffee as of today thanking you in advance lynn
22 vintagevending // Mar 26, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Lynn,
Try ebay or Craig’s List. Items seem to do really well there.
23 Chris // Mar 30, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Anyone know of where I can find a manual or something to help me learn how to clean mine up (from the inside). I would like to use this in my cafe. Thanks!
Chris@Cremedelacrema.ca
24 Matt // Apr 26, 2010 at 12:43 pm
looking for one of the chrome strips for the bottom left strip on my Hobart coffee grinder. It’s the ame as the one you restored. Where would I find one.
Thanks
25 vintagevending // Apr 26, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Matt,
Your best bet is to find a coffee grinder to use for parts. We don’t have any parts available.
26 Mike S. // Apr 26, 2010 at 7:13 pm
I HAVE RECENTLY PICKED UP A HOBART COFFEE GRINDER MODEL 3440 AND WOULD LIKE TO SELL IT BUT DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT AS OF YET . WHAT ARE THEY WORTH IF WORK?
27 vintagevending // Apr 27, 2010 at 11:08 am
Mike,
We haven’t been in the restoration business for awhile, so we can’t give estimates on value. Your best bet is to keep checking ebay or Craig’s list. Also, there have been a few online if you google it. One unrestored sold for $175, but I’m not sure of when it was sold.
http://www.agassiztrading.com/electrical/othercoffeegrinders.htm
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