Flea market sample roaster

by **JohnPark** on Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:14 pm

My friend saw this over the weekend at a flea market in Alameda. Any idea what it is? He said it was already sold so he didn't bother asking how much they wanted for it.

Thanks,
John Park
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by **another_jim** on Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:16 pm

Very cool.

It's not a Probat or Burns design, where the drum turns the beans towards the back, and the drum tilts to end the roast. Instead there's a drop in funnel and door in the front, like on shop roasters. But unlike any shop roaster, there's no tryer hole. I couldn't find anything like it googling. Could be something really ancient.

by **rama** on Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:09 am

Tom from SM posted another pic of that beast. If you're super-curious, sounds like he knows the proud new owner. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetmarias/4423011115/

by **JohnPark** on Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:19 am

Oh, cool, thanks. My friend Kent is bummed he couldn't buy it. I suspect not buying it just saved him a bunch of heartache trying to get it cleaned up and running

by **Ken Fox** on Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:39 am

Whoever bought this, all I can say is I hope that their fire insurance is up to date.

ken


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