3 ms·I would guess your grind is too fine. It shouldn't take an enormous amount of pressure.by jkyle 12y agoI would guess your grind is too fine. It shouldn't take an enormous amount of pressure.csours 12y agoIt doesn't, I'm just impatient.elwell 12y agoIf you push too hard anyways it will shoot out the sides. I often use mine as a pour over container anyways because I find it tastes better.