I have 2 coffee grinders - one for coffee and the other for spices. I clean it out well after every use. I use that for grinding my chiles. It works quite well. Some chiles don't grind as well - arbols for one. Works well with most others. I have a Salton grinder. Got it at Bed, Bath & Beyond about 2-3 years ago. For coffee, I have a Krups and I've had that baby for about 13 years now. Either one works very well. I had one before the Salton that died after a few months, can't remember what brand it was. Get a good brand. Not a department store knock-off brand. You should be fine. RisaG Risa's Food Service http://www.geocities.com/radiorlg Updated 11/05/01