Dick Coffee

Just finished roasting a 9 lb batch of Nicaragua Dipilto... It was flawless!!!! Thx again!!!
Only 31 pounds to go;)
The roast is perfectly even throughout the entire batch... Fabulous!
My first 5lb roast was all over the place, but I leveled the drum (not the BBQ), and it came out perfect

Justin Collins

My search for "larger quantity, more control" has ended. The smallish popper batches were getting bothersome. I tried HG/DB, but the gun I had did not move enough air and my roasts were flat. But, the quantity was nice.

Given the investment in a better gun, this would be a great method. But I
went for the RK drum.  It arrived today. I quickly cleaned, prepped and rushed to the gas grill 
to "burn" some UGH! My old Charbroil 3 RPM motor is pretty clunky, but I couldn't wait. I did order Ron's motor, but it is not ready to ship. I roasted 4 test batches of 150 gr. each; Ethiopian Harrar FC+, Java Estate Prince FC+, Guatemala Huehuetanango FC+ and SM Donkey V. I wanted the
Harrar at FC, but just wasn't quick enough getting the drum off and  emptied!
Practice! Practice!
 
 I am very happy with the roast control. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to hear the cracks. Not a problem!! Now to let the coffee rest & taste!! My stash has been diminished by the simple capacity of the drum!! The drum is a work of industrial art! It is truly a pleasure to use!
 
 Cheers,
 Geary

Nice unit.   This is built sturdy and should last forever.    Unfortunately I dropped motor unit while installing and crushed the plastic fan.    I will epoxy it together and see if it runs  without shaking.    You did a wonderful job on the parts no sharp edges and even the drilled holes have no burs.    You must have been a machinist or an engineer or just one talented guy.   I am not used to seeing quality with everything made in china now a days. 

 Thanks,    Brad

Just roasted a pound of that Colombian peaberry you sent with my order  (thanks btw :) ) .....this roaster rocks!!! I am still waiting for my  buddy to get my a 2x1 sheet of 20gage to use as a heat diffuser, but I  had to try her out anyways. Man that was very easy!!! Very impressed  with your product. I'll send you pics of the setup in the next couple  of days.
 
 Cheers,
 
 Ryan

I've roasted about 300 pounds in my RK. I enjoy roasting the larger batches. I prefer 2 1/2 pound batches.    When you start roasting with an RK you will find that a five pound bag of greens doesn't last very long.   I really enjoy being able to roast coffee for my family and friends, with out having to spend hours of my time to do it.