La Marzocco Mistral 2GR Rebuild - Page 14
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It looks terrific. Really impressive how quickly you got this done. Most of these threads tend to go on and on. Hope you really enjoy using it!
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Thanks! I think I was a little more motivated than most since having this machine in pieces meant that I didn't have a kitchen to use. The faster I got it back together, the quicker I get to cook again. Ha!
And yes, I will try my best to get the most out of it. It's a shame that it doesn't have a cafe or roastery to call a home though. This machine really deserves to be seen and used at capacity every day. I guess this Mistral has to settle for early retirement.
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IF you decide to sell it let me know, only a couple couple or three hours drive from Seattle. It would indeed make a gorgeous showcase machine in our soon to open new location!!!cebseb wrote:And yes, I will try my best to get the most out of it. It's a shame that it doesn't have a cafe or roastery to call a home though. This machine really deserves to be seen and used at capacity every day. I guess this Mistral has to settle for early retirement.
Mike McGinness
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Oh my. I'm flattered! At this time, I'm planning on keeping this guy until I get tired of espresso (ha!), but if that time ever came, you'll be one of the first to know.
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Been having the same drink at the same time with almost the same routine for well over a year and a half.. and I still can't get tired of it.. This is coming from an individual who typically can't hold on to one interest for more than a month! Can't wait to see how it looks next to your EKK43..cebseb wrote:Oh my. I'm flattered! At this time, I'm planning on keeping this guy until I get tired of espresso (ha!), but if that time ever came, you'll be one of the first to know.
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Hmmm wonder if a single group Slayer would take up less space in your kitchen instead of two group Mistral...Just thinking of potential possibilities!cebseb wrote:Oh my. I'm flattered! At this time, I'm planning on keeping this guy until I get tired of espresso (ha!), but if that time ever came, you'll be one of the first to know.
Mike McGinness
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The wife actually gave me the go-ahead for the Speedster on the condition that I sell one of my lenses to pay for it... Ha! She's grown quite attached to the Mistral since she played a role in picking out the colors and painting on the lacquer and finishes.
Speaking of offers, I received a random call earlier this evening from a gentleman in Singapore. Apparently he saw a few photos of my machine in its current itineration from a mutual acquaintance. He made me an offer that literally made me blush. It included an open ended round trip and free boarding at one of his residences to help him set the machine up. I declined of course, but I was definitely taken aback at the level of attention this machine has received!
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Oh if only...
To be honest, what I've done with this machine is mere child's play compared to the likes of Paul Pratt and Dan Specht (just to name a couple). They are meticulous with their attention to detail. I try to emulate their efforts with my rebuilds, but man... it just gets incredibly tedious sometimes. Something as simple as a bound nut (earlier in my thread) took me 5 hours to resolve. Ugh.
In the end, all of this is very much a hobby. I have no interest in pursuing this as a form of income. I think that may be the quickest way for me to lose interest/passion (the same can be said about several hobbies of mine). However, I wouldn't mind taking some sort of intern position at La Marzocco or Slayer to get some serious education in all things espresso.
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Small update!
Getting a hang of this wood turning thing. Here is my first prototype of my wood cap. Don't mind the color difference since I have yet to wipe it down with some finish. I'm also thinking about a protective coating of some sort. I have access to someone that does conversion finishes, but would rather do it myself if possible. Any recommendations? Epoxy perhaps?
Getting a hang of this wood turning thing. Here is my first prototype of my wood cap. Don't mind the color difference since I have yet to wipe it down with some finish. I'm also thinking about a protective coating of some sort. I have access to someone that does conversion finishes, but would rather do it myself if possible. Any recommendations? Epoxy perhaps?