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by PictureThyme
March 2nd, 2013, 12:13 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 370

Another Linea A1 Story - Final Chapter[FAQ]

Hello Everyone: I looked at my original thread and found that it's been over a year since my last post on Another Linea A1 Story: "Another Linea A1 Story" A good portion of that year was taken solving the issue of how to finish the control box. The box itself is a laser enclosure that was in
by PictureThyme
May 22nd, 2012, 6:57 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 10
Views: 3277

Any differences in La Marzocco Linea and FB/70 internals?

You can download the entire LM/FB70 Parts catalog from the LM website: {link} Looks to be identical except for cosmetic body panels
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by PictureThyme
May 21st, 2012, 12:21 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 0
Views: 263

Mazzer Super Jolly Lower Burr Carrier Height Above Grind Chamber

Would someone please measure the height above the grind chamber floor that the lower burr carrier sits above the floor of the chamber as viewed through the exit chute? I believe I need to press the rotor lower into the bottom bearing; the grinds seem to clog up in the exit chute quite easily and I
by PictureThyme
March 3rd, 2012, 12:28 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 8
Views: 936

Help evaluating sound of used Mazzer Super Jolly

If you watch closely, the burrs are not moving in a perfectly circular motion; they seem a bit off center. I've often wondered about my SJ that does the same thing, and now maybe won't be so concerned. My grinder came from a ski resort after it was shelved because the doser screws came loose and sto...
by PictureThyme
January 11th, 2012, 9:07 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 20
Views: 1613

Good espresso in Phoenix area?

+1 for Lux They have a custom made lever machine. It's been a while but I distinctly remember the coffee being very good. They roast their own beans as well. Very busy on the weekend. Very eclectic shop and crowd
by PictureThyme
October 24th, 2011, 11:12 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 35
Views: 1590

Poor customer service or am I nitpicking?

I was going to suggest baking her head in a fine crust pastry dough and serving it as pot pie, but the bitterness of her tone would would make for an unsavory dish. This is an interesting thread that makes for good dialog. Has anyone considered that the many of the posters will, without pause, toss
by PictureThyme
October 22nd, 2011, 6:08 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 35
Views: 1590

Poor customer service or am I nitpicking?

My favorite response to such a brazen lack of understanding of the term "customer service" would first to check-in on Yelp with a quick tip to tell everyone to turn right around when they saw this particular clerk (she does not deserve the title of Barista) and head to any of the other coffee shops ...
by PictureThyme
May 24th, 2011, 3:10 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 10
Views: 7123

Baratza Vario Setting Slippage

No kidding. The shims were so small, I thought the envelope from Baratza was empty. I think the only necessity is that the shim have some stickiness to keep it in place. Another little thing to keep in mind, the safety micro-switch (the little switch that prevents the grinder from starting if the ho...
by PictureThyme
May 10th, 2011, 1:52 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 216
Views: 26422

Baratza Vario Grinder - First Look

Wasn't looking to revive this thread but I think after a few years of positive experience under its belt, the Baratza Vario is a serious contender for a grinder that performs well. And if the grinder or it's performance are not as expected, you will find that Baratza's customer service exceeds most ...
by PictureThyme
April 20th, 2011, 8:03 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 18
Views: 1657

Intelligentsia trio moving on in Los Angeles

Not all coffee... just inconvenient and expensive coffee