Elektra portafilter handle size?

by **espressme** on Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:17 pm

Hey folks,
Does the lever or portafilter handle on the 49mm Elektra MCal fit the 12x1.75 shank on the NEWD Bottomless portafilter? I have a person asking and I really don't know the answer. And..I can't afford one to find out!

Thanks!
Richard
PS, If it does, they will also fit the Cremina with the original style Bakelite grip!!

by **narc** on Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:32 pm

Richard, NEWD 49mm that you built (the 1st group buy) has a stud that is larger than the stock unit.
I think the handle I purchased for the NEWD is a La Pavoni.

by **narc** on Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:34 pm

For the person asking. Consider having Richard if he is willing build a custom handle. Every photo posted on this site of his custom levers and portafilter handles look very nice.

by **espressme** on Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:10 pm

Thanks Noel,
That may not yet be an option for him. Maybe later!Thanks again
Richard

by **rawman** on Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:53 pm

Thanks for the information everyone. The handles are really nice, but I just got the machine so I think I will wait before any customizing. I was able to get one of the, (if not the) last Mcal 1st line had with the yellow case, extra dome, and glass ball. I paid less for the whole kit than the new prices for the unit so I think I did well.

by **rawman** on Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:47 pm

I also wanted to point out that I asked Richard/espressme about this via email, when I asked about purchasing one of the PFs he is making. He took the time to ask on here (which I should have done), then emailed me back and let me know it wouldn't fit, and asked me if I still wanted to buy it. I have to say very good business practices/ethics. It really makes me feel good about buying from him. Thanks!

by HB on Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:52 pm

espressme wrote:Does the lever or portafilter handle on the 49mm Elektra MCal fit the 12x1.75 shank on the NEWD Bottomless portafilter?

No, I just confirmed they are not compatible. The Microcasa's threading is much smaller than the "newd" (looks like 6mm or 8mm).

by **rawman** on Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:30 am

Thanks Dan


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