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#2081: Post by redbone »

dumpshot wrote:I think it looks great! Nice work.

Pete
Thanks, Max since cut away a conical frustum on each side.
Each of them is 1/8th of the total width.
Better fit when butting against the metal end pieces allowing for handle rotation.

Here it is being created in process.
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#2082: Post by redbone »

I'd have to call this kit complete. VAM 1.1 with Caravel canister and accompanying grinds spoon.



One off machined tamper. Red 3D printed funnel designed by member Max from Switzerland.
Grill out of the picture. I placed the grill off to the side so I can fit my taller espresso cups.
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#2083: Post by grog »

I've had two VAMs and both have been the 1.0s with the dreaded 'no-hole' piston. The 1.1 to me is the best possible Arrarex - VAM build quality with the superior piston configuration.
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#2084: Post by sosha »

Love it! Redbone, can you tell me how to replace that part on the handle ? I got a replacement, but can't figure out how to replace to old one.....

Thanx!

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#2085: Post by redbone replying to sosha »

It was a P.I.A. crazy4espresso (Nelson) has a nice pick\pointy chisel set and performed some magic on a visit to his place.
It involved soaking in penetrating oil and knocking out pin with hammer and metal pick\round chisel. Plenty of elbow grease needed.
Except for cost don't why they didn't go with a small set screw solution.
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#2086: Post by redbone »

grog wrote:I've had two VAMs and both have been the 1.0s with the dreaded 'no-hole' piston. The 1.1 to me is the best possible Arrarex - VAM build quality with the superior piston configuration.
I like the heaviness of the VAM's but find the early Caravel's 1.1 & 1.2 to be the most temperature stable once dialed in. The edition of the little metal temp knob makes for an easier and more percise setup than the VAM's.
Past 1.2 the quality and features dropped including the removal of the boiler knob which was replaced with a push lever. Tried a 1.3 and noticed a marked difference.
Between order and chaos there is espresso.
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#2087: Post by sosha »

redbone wrote:It was a P.I.A. crazy4espresso (Nelson) has a nice pick\pointy chisel set and performed some magic on a visit to his place.
It involved soaking in penetrating oil and knocking out pin with hammer and metal pick\round chisel. Plenty of elbow grease needed. Unknown except for cost why they didn't go with a small set screw solution.
OK, then. Guess I'll just stare at the replacement for a while. :wink: Love love LOVE the flavor in this little shot!
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#2088: Post by redbone replying to sosha »

Well if we were not passed the 49th I'd say mail it.
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#2089: Post by CoffeeOwl »

Hello again everybody! :)

I managed to choke my Caravel today, switching back to Woseba blend from a nice single origin.

@Pafcio0, I noticed you are too from Poland, what city do you live in? From the out the window view in your video I could make a wild guess you are from a certain part of Łódź...
pafcio0 wrote:This Caravel still works as a charm, and my routine is more/less the same. 2 cappuccini every morning (which takes me not more than 5 minutes overall) + some espressi every afternoon for about 2 years so far. The setup has changed a little - monstrous Fiorenzato F6 took the place of Eureka. Deffinetely not thinking about any other machine so far :)
'a a ha sha sa ma!


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#2090: Post by doubleOsoul »

redbone wrote:I'm waiting on this Caravel container to pair with my Arrarex machines.
I like the nostalgia of it.

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Robert, I'd be lyin' if I said I wasn't a little jealous. Good accessory score!

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