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by doug_m
December 16th, 2022, 1:33 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 297
Views: 16200

New Batch of Saka and Tafuri Coffee Available! Feb 3rd 2024

Just placed an order for Gran Bar and Crema Bar
by doug_m
July 28th, 2022, 4:47 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 392

[GONE] Cimbali Max Hybrid Grinder (Toronto, Ontario)

Hi, I bought this grinder new in 2008. Put in storage for two years during home reno. I've used it for 4 daily 16 gram shots since 2011. Home use only. It still has the original burrs installed. I have given it a bit of a clean but you might want to do a little more. The grinder works
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by doug_m
July 1st, 2022, 11:36 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 17737

Buying a Niche Zero in the US

Shipping notification from Niche on June 22, delivered by UPS on June 28
by doug_m
July 1st, 2022, 11:04 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 17737

Buying a Niche Zero in the US

I ordered my Niche on June 21, 2022 and DPD delivered it to me by UPS on June 28th to Toronto. I guess it would be similar in the USA. I had to pay $114 CAD in fees to UPS
by doug_m
February 17th, 2022, 12:04 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 11
Views: 1304

OE Lido Basic

I found them here {link}
by doug_m
January 11th, 2016, 5:51 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 1206

Any reason not to use distilled water in my HX boiler?

Jim Schulman recommends regular boiler flushes with distilled / 0 TDS water on HX machines to reduce or eliminate descaling - post #5 "ZeroWater: New Water Treatment Option for Pourover Espresso Machines"
by doug_m
April 24th, 2009, 6:35 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 7
Views: 461

Recommended procedure for photographing roasts?

I would start by standardizing your light source. If you don't have access to electronic flash try 2-500 watt tungsten bulbs - type A 3200°K and some inexpensive lampholders with spring clamps. Set them up on either side of the beans in a copy setup and try to get a Kodak Neutral Test card - 18% ref...
by doug_m
April 18th, 2008, 11:34 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 214
Views: 15629

Working with my new La Cimbali Max Hybrid

I just received my Cimbali Max in March and have noticed there is some play on the grind adjustment knob before the worm gear is actually moving the burr. I have submitted a photo showing how much I have to turn the adjustment knob before I feel the worm gear turning the burr. I have inspected the w...
by doug_m
November 15th, 2007, 11:18 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 92
Views: 34626

Recommended inexpensive scale for weighing coffee?

Received the 1kg 0.1 gram accuracy scale yesterday. It is a small unit approx 3" wide x 4" long. It will accommodate a filter basket or other small container. It has a 3 min auto shut off and tare function and runs on 2 AA batteries. I was reading the "Basket Overdosing thread" yesterday and Ken Fox...
by doug_m
November 13th, 2007, 3:29 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 92
Views: 34626

Recommended inexpensive scale for weighing coffee?

I ordered a 1kg scale with stated 0.1g accuracy for $11.00 USD shipping included from {link} I haven't received it yet - 2 weeks for delivery. Hoping its better than the Salter scale I have now - only 0.5 g accuracy. doug