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Question: How often should I calibrate a Scace device? I've owned it for years and never went through a calibration process!
I'm looking for advise on how to calibrate and how that works.
I bought a previously loved Ratio Six brewer over the weekend. So far it has matched expectations and I am happy with the purchase. For reference, I also have a Technivorm, an OXO Barista Brain (the big one), and a Bonavita. Out of curiosity I tried to use a Chemex with the...
TL;DR - I designed a circle cutter that trims AeroPress filters to fit a variety of portafilter basket sizes (55mm, 46.7mm, 50.8mm, 53mm, 37mm, 56.5mm, 45mm, 53.5mm, 58.5mm).
All files can be downloaded for free on Printables -
If you don't know which size(s) you need, check...
In 2001 I bought a Gaggia MDF grinder, in conjunction with my Baby Gaggia.
Around ten years later I decided that a stepped grinder did not satisfy my needs and I applied the stepless modification.
This involves eliminating the spring-loaded pins that mark the steps and adding...
Hey! I have a sage due temp and am trying to master the art of latte art! I'm getting a nice glossy feel to my milk and have a thermometer so am steaming to approx 60-65c. I just can not get my art to push round the edge of the cups and spread to the whole cup. Feel like I can't...