Post a pic of your home espresso setup... - Page 310

August 17th, 2015, 3:28 pm

BaristaBoy E61 wrote:"Now we need a thread showcasing what we started with and where we're at in our personal barista evolution."

1st pic is what I've been doing for about 45-yrs.
2nd pic is where I am now.
3rd pic is of 1st 'client' complaining about slow service!

LOVE that grinder!

That's what I'm talking about! Ha ha...

#3092: Post by **nicop** » August 17th, 2015, 3:52 pm

Here's my first attempt at a home espresso setup. I bought the CC1/Major in February as my first dive into espresso and haven't looked back. Recently installed the tile and brick panel to add to the environment. Now begins the saving for a Linea Mini...

August 17th, 2015, 4:23 pm

Espresso_Monkey wrote:Hey Brian, is that an IKEA table?
I ask because our feline 'little sweetie' also just loves going in there...

Yes, it's from Ikea. I have the same cart. I don't have stability issues, but mine is against two walls in a corner. So that keeps the cart firmly in place.
http://m.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/art/80116997/

My issue is a cramped work area, because it holds my Magica, K10PB and Vario. But I don't have room for a bigger coffee bar. At least I don't have to worry about overhead clearance.

#3094: Post by **brianl** » August 17th, 2015, 5:15 pm

Yes Yes, mine is from IKEA and I believe Ryan has the exact same one. Its stable for everything but the HG One. I tried to anchor it to the wall but the back and forth motion of hand grinding light roasts just makes me uneasy with the machine on there.

Funny about the cat in the photo. On that day I took the behmor roaster that normally sits on that bottom shelf to a different room because I was roasting outside and I put it in the cat's spot in that room. I guess this is his revenge.

#3095: Post by **Terranova** » August 18th, 2015, 6:57 pm

And thats the kitchen setup, before and after.

#3096: Post by **DanoM** » August 18th, 2015, 9:38 pm

Frank, you messed up your espresso station. The lever is missing!!!

Actually, before and after are looking great!

#3097: Post by **hipporun** » August 19th, 2015, 12:56 am

TomC wrote:Of course, my biggest fear all along, with placing this machine in service where it is, came true, only 12 hours after installing it and turning it on for the first time; I had an earthquake hit this morning at a quarter to 7, but thankfully, it was relatively small. I knew I'd want to get some good earthquake straps to add stability to everything.

Ah, a fellow Bay Area resident I see.

#3098: Post by **FotonDrv** » August 19th, 2015, 11:35 am

"Shaken not stirred"

#3099: Post by **Fausto** » August 19th, 2015, 3:19 pm

I've finally gotten my bar to a place where I think it's worthy of sharing!

#3100: Post by **cuppajoe** » August 19th, 2015, 6:37 pm

TomC wrote:I've completely redone both my espresso bar and my separate coffee bar now, by fabricating some nice wooden shelves for these otherwise painfully ugly metro racks. But I am limited to what works in a small apartment. I got the Linea up and running yesterday and it's pulling some incredible shots. I'll be fiddling with organization and things some more as the whole project gets finished, but here's a snapshot of what it looks like now. This is just the espresso bar. The matching shelf/rack design is off to the left, holding all my other brewing gear and some kitchen items, serve as my coffee bar.

Of course, my biggest fear all along, with placing this machine in service where it is, came true, only 12 hours after installing it and turning it on for the first time; I had an earthquake hit this morning at a quarter to 7, but thankfully, it was relatively small. I knew I'd want to get some good earthquake straps to add stability to everything. I think I'll be making that trip back to the hardware store sooner than planned

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If you want to get rid of that clunky old thing buried on the bottom shelf, would be glad to dispose of it for you...

Don't forget to string wire in front of anything that could rattle off a shelf and put latches on cupboard doors. But you probably know that if having lived in the BA long. I went through the Sylmar quake in '71 and my wife went through the Kobe one in '95, and several smaller shakers as well. Born in LA, grew up mostly in the BA, and lived in SoCal for twenty years after high school. Would still rather be here than Tornado Alley.