by peacecup on Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:51 pm
The piston rod is in the photo. It is the portafilter that is missing. Must cost at least $100 US.
Ask if he can measure the diameter of the screen in the group head. Then you'll know if its a 45 or 49 or 53. Either way you should be able to get a PF, either PV or Pavoni.
My experience watching auctions on ebay.de is that they seldom let a lever machine go for less than they are worth.
Even though I enjoy a little handiwork, I can't even find time to glue together a cracked hand grinder, no less restore an old lever machine. With time at such a premium for me I opted for a new machine, and have spent my free time making espresso.
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Hand-ground, hand-pulled: "hands down.."