Hi,

I'm an Aussie owner of a 2 group Ponte Vecchio Lusso Mk2. I've got a friend making me some custom wood group/lever handles, and would like to also have a set of bigger Steam HW taps made up if possible. The problem is I can't figure out how to get the stock ones off.

The Mk1 seemed to have a screw holding the handles on. The Mk2 is solid plastic, no screws. Any ideas?

Also has anyone on HB tried an fitting an antivac to the Lusso?

I found the answer myself when I was looking at the orphan espresso site. http://www.orphanespresso.com/Star-Shap..._3149.html

Seems there is a cover over a screw after all. Now I have to figure out how to get the cover off without damaging the handle

I still have to try to remove the handles. I was hoping to not damage the existing handles, but it looks rather unlikely. The little discs are a tight fit.

Anyway for all you Ponte Vecchio Lusso owners here's the lovely handles that I've just had made by Anger Management. They really look the part and make the machine really stand out from the crowd. Lovely to use too, nice and warm to the touch and a lovely dark grain running through them.


photos of old and new side by side


on the machine, 2 lever handles & 2 group handles. The HW and steam taps are next.

That PVL 2 group really is a delightful machine.... Nice handles, too!

Nice work AM, I might have to contract you to make me some handles too...

Anger Management made some fantastic HW & Steam Taps for me to match my handles. The size is perfect, just a smidge bigger than stock but much better for grip.

Anyway, take a look and see what you think. Personally I love it. I think I have the only fully tricked out PV lusso with custom handles & taps in the world!





Big thanks to Anger Management for making it all happen.

There are no endcaps yet, I've decided to make my own s/steel ones because the you have to drill a hole in the stock ones to get the tap off!

The Aussie Lusso's are really taking off. Our numbers are growing which is great to see. The little lusso really is an amazing machine.

This look fantastic Lace- I am getting Anger Management onto my own machine...

I am interested to hear how you managed to remove those little plastic tabs from the steam and water taps? Having looked at them they appear to be seamless and solid- but you were able to remove the little disks? And only by drilling a hole in them you say? Did you need to drill very deep?

Now we just have to figure out our Olympia Cremina anti-vac boiler cap modifications and all will be looking swell...