Lever Espresso Machine Gallery - Page 40

February 17th, 2010, 12:13 pm

Well I've been a member of the lever club since december and didn't post my setup yet. I have to say that the cremina was being rebuild in the meantime but she is now ready and beeeeeeeautiful!!!!!!!!!! It's difficult to imagine that such a small footprint machine could be that good......I knew it was small but until I got it, I didn't think it was that small.

I also took a more general photo to get an idea of the size

Another happy cremina owner!

#392: Post by **zin1953** » February 17th, 2010, 1:54 pm

Beautiful!

February 18th, 2010, 9:06 am

Rancilio Z11 LE3, done. Yay!

Buggering the element ate up the budget for machine polishing and powder-coating so it's elbow grease and rattle cans for the finishes. Everything has been gone over and it's clean as a whistle inside and out.

Shots are epic. Totally buttery and smooth though still retaining a delicate body. Syrup shots are there if you want them but a lower dose keeps it balanced.

Steaming is fast though I've got the pstsat cranked up a bit as it's snowing outside, I had to bung two of the holes in the tip for small quantities of milk.

This shot was jumping all over the place with the NPF, poor extractions can look pretty. Don't be fooled!

#394: Post by **Looping** » February 19th, 2010, 4:26 am

It looks just great!

Kind regards from another happy Rancilio Leva user (only 1 group though)

February 19th, 2010, 11:11 am

Well, I've been a member of the LMWDP for a year now... ever since I got my Cremina! Still excited about it. So I guess I can post a pic of my machine.

I'm still learning, but it's an enjoyable journey.

February 22nd, 2010, 6:37 pm

Very nice setup Danny and a lovely hybrid Cremina!

February 28th, 2010, 5:27 pm

Here's my La Pavoni that I recently brought back from the dead. It's my first restoration. Thank you Orphanespresso for the parts!

#398: Post by **SiD-** » February 28th, 2010, 7:15 pm

Looks awesome! Did you chromed the drip tray grill or is it polished?

February 28th, 2010, 10:32 pm

Here is my La Pavoni Eurobar a Leva restored by Doug and Barb of Orphan Espresso. I've had it since early January and my shots are tasting better than I've ever had before. Wonderful machine. Another plug for OE!

Cheers,
Colin

#400: Post by **yakster** » February 28th, 2010, 10:41 pm

Yes, Doug and Barb are great... Doug just helped me with changing the gaskets and seals on my La Peppina.

I love the matching tamper and dosing funnel, looks great!