by TUS172 on Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:33 pm

Can't let this thread go without representation of the 'C' Lever and companion Cremina:

by shadowfax on Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:51 pm

Such amazing work, Bob! Congratulations on a successfully completed project. I love the lights.

Here's my latest, the T1 is on my bench as of yesterday.


A match for the Robur...


A tiger bubble?

So far, I am still settling in with the machine. The temperature control needs to be replaced, as the deadband on the Sirai has gotten to about 0.4 bar; I have an SSR and a PID, still waiting for a TC and an adapter fitting. In the mean time, the shots are well consistent enough to get repeatability and noticeable manipulation of the taste profile. I am still working on actually coaxing the profile I want out, but so far the clarity is noticeably improved over my E61. The acidity at its best is rather pleasant, noticeably higher than the E61 with the beans I am using.

by RE*AC*TOR on Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:25 am

Expobar Brewtus III (vibe pump)
Macap M4 Stepless
Meopta Viponel Timer (for the grinder)

by LGB on Tue Jan 06, 2009 8:20 am

My setup:
Rancilio Silvia
Mazzer Major

by Miami_AJ on Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:26 am

my humble setup...

it has served me well for the last 3-4 years.

by kid108 on Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:20 am

Here's my modest set up. Chaotic and pale in comparison with some of the hardware some of you guys are working with. But it gets the job done.

Rancilio Silvia machine
Rancilio Rocky grinder
IRoast 2 roaster

I home roast. The ILLY containers are only used to store my blends. After discovering home roasting, everything else (beans from the store) taste bland and weak.

by mjbelcher on Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:12 pm

quick cell phone picture

by llhenthorn on Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:19 pm

We tore the end of the house off and redid the kitchen. This is my space. Roasters and beans in the left drawers and sushi knives and gear are in the right drawers. It was worth four months of eating plaster dust.

Larry

by EricL on Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:16 pm

My humble setup for now. Cupboard above has all the goodies, cups, coffee tampers, & tools.

Seminal birthday (one ending in a '0') coming up, upgrading to an Hx machine at the least.

Close up Compak K3 Elite with add on scale behind doser cover. The protruding screw makes a nice index.

by geneene on Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:06 pm

MY HOME COFFEE BAR





my pride and joy lol

by shadowfax on Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:49 pm

I'm going to assume those syrups are for snow-cones...

Very nice setup. The K30 is a lot of fun to use.

by Wolff on Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:03 am

My setup, Vibiemme Dual Boiler Pid-Rotary plumbin - Macap M4D - and a Hottop P makes my live a little bit easier

by networkcrasher on Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:52 am

Need. More. Space!

by Wolff on Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:38 am

You need more space, just give me the GS3 ......nice setup

by sweaner on Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:00 pm

by networkcrasher on Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:56 pm

sweaner wrote:Yes, Mark, I think my Vetrano is more narrow, so a trade will get you at least 2 inches more space. And I have the room for a GS3. Sounds like a win/win!

Actually, win/win would be for me to give you my GS3 AND my VBM DD that I have yet to sell in trade for that Vetrano. Sound like a deal?

Highlander wrote:You need more space, just give me the GS3 ......nice setup

Haha, Thanks!

I'm thinking I'm just going to move the drip maker off the counter for now. I don't use it unless company is over, so it doesn't see as much work as the GS3 does.

by sweaner on Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:38 am

by bill on Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:08 pm

I converted the wet bar into a coffee bar. The sink was removed and a piece of Lexan placed over the opening to support the machine.

by gyro on Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:24 am

After 6 months of waiting (the last two with only a French Press), it has finally arrived...

by networkcrasher on Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:28 am

Geez. That's a bit of an upgrade from a French Press, huh? Nice machine!