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by Joel_B
July 8th, 2011, 1:32 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 91
Views: 3926

Portland get together!

Sorry I missed out tonight guys Had every intention of coming but been burning my candle at both ends lately. Hopefully we can get together soon
by Joel_B
July 1st, 2011, 8:32 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 91
Views: 3926

Portland get together!

Date and time work for me too
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by Joel_B
May 31st, 2011, 12:02 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 4
Views: 2307

Macap M4 doser cleaning & disassembly

Again, I'm really stumped here. There isn't really anything to keep it from coming off. The nut holds the vanes down and puts tension in the spring. There's not real trick to it and you certainly don't need to pull up with plyers. I have a video I made of dissasembling the doser at home.
by Joel_B
May 31st, 2011, 9:03 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 4
Views: 2307

Macap M4 doser cleaning & disassembly

I guess I'm confused. You take the plastic adjustment knob off by just pulling up. Underneath that, you'll need to remove the stop pin at the top of the stud, then remove the nut that's on the stud. From there, the vanes, spring and metal cover of exit chute should just pull right off. There's nothing
by Joel_B
May 21st, 2011, 8:18 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 18
Views: 7232

Astra Pro vs. Salvatore SES vs. Bezzera BZ07 for first espresso machine

I can't speak from personal experience with the bezzera nor Salvatore, but I owned a pro for a couple years and currently own and use a mega II. the pro is definitely solid, well thought out and well made. Sirai pressurestat, stainless steam wand, stainless boiler, stainless frame and boiler. I foun...
by Joel_B
May 17th, 2011, 10:39 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 12
Views: 12189

Steaming Skim Milk

I too find fattier milk to be more forgiving than skim. Skim milk will create bubbles easier, but I find it wants to separate easier and I find it less forgiving with technique. I can create nice microfoam with skim and low fat, but the texture I don't find to be the same as with whole milk.
by Joel_B
May 15th, 2011, 9:15 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 91
Views: 3926

Portland get together!

Susan and I both had a great time! Everyone was beyond friendly and it's always good to share common interest. It was great to meet everyone and to put some faces to some names. An extra EXTRA big thanks to both the Marks at Clive. they were beyond welcoming. We were basically given carte blanche on...
by Joel_B
May 13th, 2011, 9:16 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 91
Views: 3926

Portland get together!

Same here. Didn't get to roasting until last night and was distracted as well so roasts didn't go quite as I wanted. Ugh, I feel so unprepared! Well I'm definitely not the furthest, but can I get honorable mention for interstate travel?
by Joel_B
May 11th, 2011, 10:15 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 91
Views: 3926

Portland get together!

Well fortunately, my kids have a very loving and generous grandma that only charges hugs Unfortunately though, we had an unexpected death in the family, so it'll be just me on saturday as my wife will be with our kids
by Joel_B
May 10th, 2011, 10:40 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 91
Views: 3926

Portland get together!

Likewise! Excited to meet everybody and to see your space mark. Is there a rough count of who's coming? We have a sitter so my wife will be coming too