Timemore Sculptor 078S, 078, 064S and 078S SSP – single-dose grinders with flat burrs
Load the beans, choose the speed, grind, turn the Rotary Knocker: you can buy the Timemore Sculptor in Switzerland from us, in four variants, with showrooms in Bern and Zurich.
All Sculptor models have a brushless motor with adjustable speed, a vertically mounted feed auger, a magnetic dosing cup and an all-metal housing. The variants differ in burr size and type and in grind adjustment. Coffee Coaching Club is a partner of Timemore.
Which variant for what?
The 078S has 78 mm flat burrs and stepless adjustment. According to Timemore, it grinds fine enough for espresso and evenly for pour-over. The 064S follows the same principle with 64 mm flat burrs, a smaller housing and a 150 W motor.
The 078 has the patented 78 mm Turbo burrs with three rows of teeth and stepped adjustment with 36 steps. It is designed for filter, French press and syphon, not for espresso.
The 078S SSP builds on the 078S and carries 78 mm Multipurpose burrs from SSP with Red Speed coating. It is designed for espresso and filter and, according to Timemore, emphasises clarity and separation of aromas.
Features of the Sculptor
Magnetic dosing cup
Magnets in the cup and in the base align the dosing cup exactly under the spout.
Rotary Knocker
A rotating ring on the spout releases, with a short turn, fines and chaff that stay stuck in the spout. This lowers retention.
Adjustable speed
You set the speed on the dial, from 800 to 1400 rpm on the 078 series. In our experience, a higher speed tends to bring more body, a lower one more aroma.
Brushless motor with sensor control
The brushless motor with PID control and Hall sensors holds the chosen speed even with dense beans and a fine grind setting. Ventilation slots on the back carry heat away. The 078 series has 400 W, the 064 series 150 W.
The details in everyday use
Large grind ring
The oversized ring on the front sets the grind size. The variants for espresso and filter (078S, 064S, 078S SSP) adjust steplessly, the filter variant 078 clicks into 36 steps.
Vertical feed auger
A vertically mounted feed auger guides the beans evenly into the burrs with the help of gravity. According to Timemore, this keeps retention low, and no bellows is needed.
Magnetic bean lid
The lid over the inlet holds magnetically and reduces beans jumping up during grinding.
Six burr sets
According to Timemore, there are six burr sets for the Sculptor family, each for a specific brewing method, from coarse for French press to fine for espresso. Individual burr sets and a hopper extension for the Sculptor can be found in the Timemore Collection.
The 078S SSP
SSP Multipurpose burrs
The 78 mm burrs from SSP are designed for espresso and filter. Timemore describes the profile as clear, with lively acidity and light body. For espresso there is plenty of adjustment range, for pour-over the brews draw down quickly.
78 mm burr diameter
According to Timemore, 78 mm burrs have 48.5 % more grinding surface than 64 mm burrs. The beans are ground faster and with less heat build-up.
Red Speed coating
According to Timemore, the titanium-based coating extends the lifespan of the burrs to over 6000 kg, up to five times as long as standard burrs, and reduces friction during grinding.
078S platform
The 078S SSP takes over the housing and grind adjustment of the 078S. The SSP burrs are made to fit the size of the Sculptor.
At a glance
| Variants we carry |
078S, 078, 064S, 078S SSP, each in black or white |
| Burrs |
078S: 78 mm flat · 078: 78 mm Turbo · 064S: 64 mm flat · 078S SSP: 78 mm SSP Multipurpose with Red Speed coating |
| Grind adjustment |
078S, 064S, 078S SSP stepless · 078 stepped, 36 steps |
| Use according to Timemore |
078S, 064S, 078S SSP: espresso and filter · 078: pour-over, French press, syphon |
| Motor |
Brushless, PID control, Hall sensors; 078 series 400 W, 064 series 150 W |
| Speed |
078 series 800–1400 rpm, 064 series 800–1200 rpm |
| Features |
Rotary Knocker, magnetic dosing cup, magnetic bean lid, vertical feed auger, all-metal housing |
| Voltage |
220–240 V, 50 Hz |
| Weight |
078 series 6.5 kg, 064 series 4.1 kg |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) |
078 series 26.1 × 11.8 × 29.4 cm, 064 series 22.5 × 10 × 25.6 cm |
Speed, weight, dimensions and areas of use are taken from the Timemore data sheet for the Sculptor series (image in the gallery).
Who the Sculptor is made for
For everyone who wants an electric single-dose grinder with flat burrs and likes to choose the speed themselves. If you grind espresso and filter with one grinder, take the 078S or the more compact 064S. If you only brew filter, the 078 is the specialist. If you are looking for clarity in espresso and pour-over, have a look at the 078S SSP.
Grinders are like engines in cars: subjective, there is no best one. Our opinion is one of many. If you are looking for a grinder with conical burrs or a different format, you will find alternatives from Varia, Option-O or Weber Workshops. You can see all grinders under Coffee Grinders, more Timemore products in the Timemore Collection.
Our advice tool helps with the choice, a free consultation appointment narrows it down in conversation. In the espresso machine and grinder comparison in the showroom, you test several grinders side by side during a reserved hour; in Zurich, Timemore is part of the selection. An option, not a requirement.
What goes with it
For espresso, the Sculptor goes with any portafilter machine, for example from La Marzocco, Rocket Espresso or as a manual lever from Flair Espresso. You can find all models under Coffee Machines.
For everyone who wants scales that are compact and precise: Normcore or Timemore. If you want an app and flow rate display: Acaia. For filter coffee, you will find brewers and accessories in Filter Equipment, for airtight bean storage Airscape.
Financing available. Delivery in 2–4 working days, throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein, or Click & Collect in Bern and Zurich.
Frequently asked questions about the Timemore Sculptor
Which Timemore Sculptor suits me?
Espresso and filter with one grinder: 078S (78 mm, 400 W) or the smaller 064S (64 mm, 150 W). Only filter, French press or syphon: 078 with Turbo burrs and 36 steps. Clarity in espresso and pour-over: 078S SSP with SSP Multipurpose burrs.
Can I grind espresso with the Sculptor 078?
No. The 078 has Turbo burrs and stepped adjustment; Timemore intends it for pour-over, French press and syphon. The 078S, the 064S and the 078S SSP are intended for espresso.
What is the difference between the 078S and the 078S SSP?
Housing, motor and stepless adjustment are the same. Instead of the standard flat burrs, the 078S SSP has 78 mm Multipurpose burrs from SSP with titanium-based Red Speed coating. Timemore describes the profile as clearer, with lighter body, and states a lifespan of over 6000 kg.
How does the Rotary Knocker work?
The rotating ring sits on the spout. After grinding, you turn it briefly, which makes fines and chaff fall from the spout into the dosing cup. This lowers retention between two doses.
Can I see the Timemore Sculptor before buying?
In our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b), not every model is on display at all times. Write to us before your visit at [email protected], and we will check which Sculptor is there. For a direct comparison of several grinders, there is the comparison workshop in the showroom.
Tip from the roastery: For espresso and cappuccino from the 078S or 064S, we roast Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight: dense, round, with chocolate and nut. If you are looking for maximum body without acidity, reach for Very Nutty. For a fruity experience on the 078S SSP or in pour-over, there is Wild Peach. That's our recommendation, one of many.
