I say dont argue with good results. Grind/tamp/temp/pressure in the right combination combined with a coffee that you like. I think the 14gr thing is just a starting point for the LaPav size basket. Not set in stone. So are you just filling the basket and striking it level, then tamping?

When its filled up hook it up thru an amp meter (using 110volts) and I would imagine the machine is in the 1000 to 1500 watt range. If its a 110v model you will read that many watts, if its a 220 model the wattage will be considerably less. If you

Good job Sean; glad to see the persistance paid off and nothing was damaged

When the auction was running the sellers had 100% good feedback, but it was all for odd things like stuffed animals or womens clothing, and all from the Philippines. I also sent a question to the seller of the LaPavoni to see if I could pick it up and pay cash, no response

Thats good to hear, I probably would not have noticed had it not been for several of the "odd" things like a high end machine starting at such a low price, 24hr auction, shipping was too low, then of course I started recognizing the same machine being sold again, same pics from a different seller, d...

Can you see anything thru the viewing window, perhaps with the spring compressed? It would be nice if you could see some threads on the inside or even get some penetrating oil on the inside thru one of the ports or thru the window somehow. BTW, nice job on the wrench

Feedback was left for the Franchio {link}

Sean I also believe that piece would need to unscrew, now what direction is a mystery but hopefully standard counter clockwise (anti-clockwise) Seems like a special wrench may be your best option, something that would engage the slots for the portafilter. That, some diligent soaking and perhaps a li...

Just an update of sorts, I sent notice to EBAY about the auctions while they were running and never heard a peep one way or another, what a shame. I also noticed the buyer of the first item, the Quickmill, has left some feedback for the seller,,,, to quote. Hopefully they will be

+1 on the Mypressi, you can do a lot of interesting things from using other liquids, (seems like I heard of guys experimenting with different alcoholic beverages) to adding about anything in the basket, without worry of a backflush or any other problems