Modified Bezzera Strega User Thread - Page 3
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Espresso_Monkey
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What do you guys think of that lever anyway?
I don't mean to offend anyone, but....when I saw the unit in person, the handle looked cheap to me. I prefer the old school approach, bakelite
I don't mean to offend anyone, but....when I saw the unit in person, the handle looked cheap to me. I prefer the old school approach, bakelite
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DanoM
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Originally the machine did ship with a classic bakelite handle - that's what mine has. Some people have changed out the handle for their preferred grip.
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baldheadracing
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Cannonfodder does a lot of Stregas ...Espresso_Monkey wrote:What do you guys think of that lever anyway?
I don't mean to offend anyone, but....when I saw the unit in person, the handle looked cheap to me. I prefer the old school approach, bakelite
The Bezzera handles are ergonomic. It took some getting used to, but I prefer the shape now. Very comfortable to use, regardless of their looks.
-"Good quality brings happiness as you use it" - Nobuho Miya, Kamasada
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doublehelix
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I also like the ergonomics of the Strega grips....the festive end-cap is an issue--it feel a little wobbly when I insert the PF. Wondering if I could open up the cap--see a screw there--and pack in some high temp epoxy putty to stiffen it up a bit? Has anyone done this?
I've ordered a Cafelat PF for the Strega and will see how it compares to the stock parts.
I've ordered a Cafelat PF for the Strega and will see how it compares to the stock parts.
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baldheadracing
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"Festive" - I like that!
I tried some tape on the round part inside the cap as it has ridges that mate up with ridges on the black handle for a friction fit. However, it turned out that tightening the screw (small Phillips) that holds the cap in place was all that I needed to do.
That Cafelat PF looks really good, especially because it is stainless steel. Did you get the rubber or the bakelite handle?
I tried some tape on the round part inside the cap as it has ridges that mate up with ridges on the black handle for a friction fit. However, it turned out that tightening the screw (small Phillips) that holds the cap in place was all that I needed to do.
That Cafelat PF looks really good, especially because it is stainless steel. Did you get the rubber or the bakelite handle?
-"Good quality brings happiness as you use it" - Nobuho Miya, Kamasada
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doublehelix
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Yeah, the handle caps are very festive-- they make me feel like I'm driving an Alfa-Romero espresso maker! Neat! 
Just tightening the screw? Cool! I'll do that before going the epoxy route--thanks....simple works best.....
I was deciding between the rubber and bakelite handles--decided to go old school with bakelite. I should have the new PF perhaps tomorrow, or Saturday. I'll report back about how this PF fits and works--aside from having a cut-off PF to check my extractions, the stainless steel build was also appealing.....agreed....
Just tightening the screw? Cool! I'll do that before going the epoxy route--thanks....simple works best.....
I was deciding between the rubber and bakelite handles--decided to go old school with bakelite. I should have the new PF perhaps tomorrow, or Saturday. I'll report back about how this PF fits and works--aside from having a cut-off PF to check my extractions, the stainless steel build was also appealing.....agreed....
