Modding a Baratza Encore: two months later (M2 burr, stepless)

In March 2021 I modded my Baratza Encore, adding an M2 burr from the Virtuoso and Preciso and making it stepless (video here:    • Upgrading a Baratza Encore (stepless and M...  ). After using it multiple times a day for two months, I'm better equipped to answer questions about the grinder and the mod process. The most common questions I get are about consistency, hopper movement, and whether the Baratza Encore works for espresso. I've also got a few other tips on the upgrade process and things to watch out for if you mod your Baratza Encore. 0:00 Introduction 00:37 Consistency with the M2 01:10 Hopper movement after stepless mod 01:47 Using the Baratza Encore to make espresso with a Breville Bambino Plus 02:15 Compensating for lack of fine grind adjustments with dose adjustments 02:55 Other helpful tips — Tip 1: planning for grind retention 03:38 Tip 2: upgrading the M2 burr without taking the whole thing apart (using vice grips) — see Baratza's video:    • How to: Conical Burr Removal/Paddle Wheel ...   04:01 Tip 3: metal on metal grinding sounds after upgrading 04:28 Tip 4: consider upgrading both burrs (full M2 burr set: https://eightouncecoffee.ca/products/...) 05:01 Tip 5: call Baratza if you have problems 05:43 Conclusion 06:58 Bloopers