Not sure how much strength is involved. I have zero strength, and am able to pull a shot. But admittedly, I do pull some clunkers. When it gets too depressing, I do cheat a bit and have a shot from the Gaggia Classic. It's my backup machine and pretty easy to handle. I still have a lot of issues with

Dang! That made me have to go pull a shot

That was so great to see! I'd love to be able to pull a shot that good consistently. Mine are sometimes good, sometimes, not at all. And I never get that much in the cup! Thanks so much, Cannonfodder! I'll keep working on it. Good music, too

I love the lever for the quiet, for the absolute breath-taking beauty of the thing, and for the intense frustration which it provides when life is too calm. When I want a big enough shot to share with my husband, I'm afraid I have to go to the pump machine. But for a perfect little taste, nothing be...

I said 3. Mine are good; I always like them, and so does my husband, but I'm always suspicious that there is so much more. I'm not sure what, but my experience is so limited that I can't give them a higher vote. They might deserve it; but my lack of confidence holds me back

Now, I'd love that! Please do it!

Just want to say "thanks" for this thread. The videos cleared up a lot of confusion for me. Thank you, Cannonfodder!

Mitchell, I am impressed! I have really enjoyed this journey!

Just back from a busy day. Yep, I'm delighted to say, all seems to be well. I got plenty of water to pull the shot with, although the shot was anything but great. It was drinkable, at least. So, now, on to Super Jolly, to get used to it so that I can get a decent grind. I tried the

I have my fingers crossed. My parts came today for the Pavoni, I changed both piston gaskets and the o-ring, cleaned out the innards of the group with Joe Glo to get the grey junk out, and reassembled the whole thing. I heated it up and lifted the lever, and got water! Yaaay! Too late to try to pull a