Done! Only needed a slight shave and now it fits the funnel fine... {image} {image} {image} {image} {image} All set!! {image} Helor 101 dialed in for Caffe Lusso Grand Miscela Carmo and a test shot. Now it is all set! {image}

Arrived. Along with the IMS basket. {image} Is this the little trim that needs to be shaved? I think that a quick spin on the lathe should do the trick... {image} {image}

Excellent. Thank you. Ordered the IMS Competizione basket... everything should be here Thursday. I will dial in the Helor 101 with some Caffe Lusso Grand Miscela Carmo and call it done!

So the IMS basket works? What about the tamper? Can it be used with the IMS basket as well? I have the tools to modify/trim the outside of the rim

Well... I was looking to further make my espresso-making camping setup smaller/lighter so ordered a Picopresso just now. Will be paired with my Helor 101 grinder and a tiny scale. I will retire my Flair from this task. Also got the sleeve due to feedback on the unit getting a bit too hot to hold wit...

Hilarious Yeah, that simplifies things

Setup at our vacation apartment... {image} But since we are seldom there... swapped the new machine with the one my brother-in-law was using... {image} Next time we are there I need to take a photo of our setup. I will keep the Expobar and he will keep the Profitec.

Any additional documentation would be extremely helpful. We have an Expobar in our second home. Recently replaced the heating element and bought a spare just in case there are parts availability issues. If this is a long-term concern, would love to have all the parts ready and clear steps for upgrad...

Congratulations! Love their Vivace Dolce! I hope to someday travel their to taste their coffee at their shop

Got everything from the local hardware store, Lowes. Bought a 8' long butcher block and it was enough for both tables and a small table to place next to the sofa... The shelf unit I had to cut to the correct height that I wanted