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Built for clarity, consistency and serious filter coffee.
The Timemore Sculptor 078 is a premium electric grinder engineered specifically for filter coffee. Its patented 78 mm Turbo Burrs, adjustable grinding speed and powerful brushless motor are designed to produce highly uniform grounds with fewer fines, helping reveal greater clarity and definition in pour-over, French press and siphon brews.
Unlike the espresso-focused Sculptor 078S, the 078 is optimized specifically for brewed coffee. Its 36 stepped grind settings provide a clear, repeatable adjustment system, while variable speed from 800 to 1400 RPM gives experienced brewers another way to influence particle distribution and cup character.
Patented 78 mm Turbo Burrs
The Sculptor 078 uses Timemore's patented 78 mm Turbo Burr set, developed specifically for filter coffee. Its three-layer tooth design combines arc, vortex and burr teeth to cut coffee efficiently while reducing the fines typically created when beans are crushed or squeezed during grinding.
The result is a more uniform particle distribution designed to highlight clarity, sweetness and separation of flavour in brewed coffee.
Designed Specifically for Brew Coffee
The Sculptor 078 is optimized for pour-over, French press, siphon and other filter-style brewing methods. For customers looking primarily for espresso grinding, the Sculptor 078S is the more appropriate model.
36 Repeatable Grind Settings
The oversized grind dial offers 36 distinct stepped positions, making it easy to return to a previous setting when switching between different brewers or coffee recipes.
Adjustable 800–1400 RPM
A dedicated RPM control allows the grinder speed to be adjusted from 800 to 1400 RPM. This gives advanced brewers an additional variable for influencing grind characteristics without changing the physical grind setting.
Timemore notes that lower RPM settings on the Sculptor 078 generally produce fewer fines, which can support cleaner, more transparent pour-over cups. Higher RPM can introduce slightly more fines and contribute additional body and complexity.
Brushless Motor with PID Control
The sensory brushless motor uses PID control and Hall components to maintain stable grinding speed under changing loads. The design minimizes vibration and mechanical friction while supporting consistent performance and long motor life.
Patented Rotary Knocker
After grinding, rotate the integrated knocker to help clear retained fines and chaff from the grinder chute. This reduces leftover coffee and helps keep the workflow cleaner between doses.
Low-Retention Vertical Grinding Path
The vertically mounted auger uses gravity to create a steady bean feed while helping reduce grounds retained inside the grinder. This supports a clean single-dose workflow without requiring a bellows system.
Magnetic Hopper Lid & Catch Cup
A magnetic lid sits securely over the bean chamber, while the magnetic catch cup automatically aligns with the grinder base for a simple and organized workflow.
Compact All-Metal Design
The Sculptor 078 combines aluminum alloy and stainless-steel construction with a narrow 118 mm body, giving it substantial grinding performance without occupying excessive counter space.
Key Features
- 78 mm patented Turbo Burrs
- Brew-focused burr geometry
- Designed to reduce fines
- 36 stepped grind settings
- Adjustable speed from 800–1400 RPM
- Sensory brushless motor
- PID-controlled motor speed
- Patented rotary knocker
- Low-retention vertical grinding path
- Magnetic bean lid
- Magnetically aligned catch cup
- Single-dose workflow
- Compact aluminum and stainless-steel construction
- Automatic shutoff after approximately 60 seconds
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Timemore
- Model: Sculptor 078
- Product Type: Electric brew coffee grinder
- Primary Use: Pour-over, French press and siphon
- Burr Type: Flat Turbo Burr
- Burr Diameter: 78 mm
- Burr Material: Stainless steel
- Grind Adjustment: Stepped
- Grind Settings: 36
- Motor Type: Brushless
- Motor Control: PID with Hall sensors
- Variable Speed: Yes
- Speed Range: 800–1400 RPM
- Hopper Capacity: Approximately 30 g
- Rotary Knocker: Yes
- Magnetic Bean Lid: Yes
- Magnetic Catch Cup: Yes
- Automatic Shutoff: Approximately 60 seconds
- Voltage: 110–120 V AC
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Power: 400 W
- Materials: Aluminum alloy, stainless steel and polypropylene
- Width: 118 mm / 4.6 in
- Depth: 261 mm / 10.3 in
- Height: 294 mm / 11.6 in
- Weight: 6.5 kg / 14.33 lb
Available Colours
- Matte Black
- Matte White
Recommended Brewing Methods
- V60
- Flat-bottom pour-over brewers
- Chemex
- French press
- Siphon
- Automatic filter coffee brewers
- Immersion brewers
Who Is the Sculptor 078 For?
- Filter coffee enthusiasts
- Pour-over drinkers seeking high clarity
- Customers who want to experiment with RPM
- Single-dose brewing workflows
- Light-roast specialty coffee
- Users who prioritize low fines and flavour separation
- Home baristas who do not need an espresso-focused grinder
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can the Timemore Sculptor 078 grind for espresso?
The Sculptor 078 is specifically designed for brewed coffee rather than espresso. For regular espresso preparation, choose the Sculptor 078S or another espresso-focused grinder.
2. What type of burrs does it use?
It uses Timemore's patented 78 mm stainless-steel Turbo Burrs.
3. What makes the Turbo Burrs different?
The three-layer tooth structure is designed to cut coffee efficiently while reducing the fines commonly created by crushing the beans.
4. Is the grind adjustment stepped or stepless?
The Sculptor 078 has 36 stepped grind settings for clear and repeatable adjustment.
5. Can I adjust the RPM?
Yes. Grinding speed can be adjusted from 800 to 1400 RPM.
6. Why would I change the RPM?
Changing RPM can influence particle-size distribution. Timemore notes that lower RPM settings on the 078 generally produce fewer fines, while higher speeds can add slightly more body and complexity.
7. How much coffee does the hopper hold?
Timemore lists the Sculptor-series hopper capacity at approximately 30 grams, making it primarily a single-dose grinder.
8. What is the rotary knocker?
The rotary knocker is a patented mechanism that helps dislodge fines and coffee particles remaining in the chute after grinding.
9. Does the grinder have low retention?
Yes. Its vertical auger-based grinding path and rotary knocker are designed to minimize coffee retained inside the grinder.
10. Does it automatically turn off?
Yes. Timemore states that the grinder automatically shuts off after approximately 60 seconds of operation.
11. Is this the Canadian version?
Yes. The supplied listing is the 110–120 V, 60 Hz configuration suitable for Canada.
12. What is the difference between the 078 and 078S?
The 078 uses brew-focused Turbo Burrs and 36 stepped settings. The 078S uses espresso-capable flat burrs and a stepless adjustment system for finer espresso dialing.
13. Is the catch cup magnetic?
Yes. Magnets in the catch cup and grinder base help align it automatically under the chute.
14. What is the grinder made from?
The grinder uses aluminum alloy, stainless steel and polypropylene components.
15. Is it suitable for French press?
Yes. Timemore specifically positions the 078 for brewing methods ranging from pour-over to French press.
16. Is it suitable for very light-roast coffee?
Yes. Its large burrs, powerful brushless motor and filter-focused particle distribution make it particularly attractive for specialty and light-roast filter coffee.
Recommended Images
- Matte Black hero image
- Matte White hero image
- 78 mm Turbo Burr close-up
- Oversized 36-setting grind dial
- Variable RPM control
- Rotary knocker close-up
- Magnetic catch cup and hopper lid
- Lifestyle image beside a pour-over setup
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