Thor-oughly Dressed Elektra - Page 2

by **mogogear** on Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:29 pm

peacecup wrote:Karl,.....

I've even found the cooler shots easier on my stomach, which suggests less caffeine, and hence more espressi.

PC

Or... less acids being extracted at a lower temp......

by **peacecup** on Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:30 pm

I know her as well....

With my German hand grinder and Ponte Vecchio I can make exceptional espresso without disturbing my coworkers, confining my mess to a dinner plate for dosing and a small, sealed rubbermaid container for used baskets. I dose directly from the wooden drawer of the grinder by covering in with a card with the corner cut off. I doubt the whole process takes ten minutes, and I can't imagine a day of work without espresso (although I do occasionally try a coffee shop just to be daring).

PC

by **peacecup** on Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:34 pm

Or... less acids being extracted at a lower temp......

I'm not clear on the difference between acidic, as in taste, and acidic as in ouch. Regardless, I had a sour stomach for a couple of months after getting the PV (never had it with my Estro, which I think brews cool). Only recently I turned down the pressurestat slightly (don't have a gauge), and began brewing right after the PV hits temp. Then letting it cool between shots. I can drink four doubles a day, no bad tummy, and still sleep well....

PC

by **espressoperson** on Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:04 pm

KarlSchneider wrote:PC,

I have not really dealt with the question of two machines. I plan to study the differences carefully. I may find one preferable but maybe not. The best answer I have heard to the question of whether to prefer Burgundy or Bordeaux is:

"I can't decide and I like so much the task of trying to decide."

So, ideally I will have both easily accessible. I doubt I will get enough kitchen counter real estate for both. I have already been told by "she who must be obeyed" that I am not to sell either. I am obedient.

KS

Karl,

When I gave up my temporary assignment apartment and moved Silvia home I got dispensation for a month for the machines to coexist before SWMBO forced the choice. However the choice was a no brainer in my case.

There may be another alternative to choosing one. I think our esteemed HB keeps his Elektra on a pedestal in his living room as a sculpture when he is not using it. With your handcrafted Thor wood accessories this is IMO a viable option for you too.

by **KarlSchneider** on Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:30 pm

espressoperson wrote:Karl,

When I gave up my temporary assignment apartment and moved Silvia home I got dispensation for a month for the machines to coexist before SWMBO forced the choice. However the choice was a no brainer in my case.

Michael,

SWMBO is at the same time SWALC (also loves coffee) so ...

KS

by HB on Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:36 pm

espressoperson wrote:I think our esteemed HB keeps his Elektra on a pedestal in his living room as a sculpture when he is not using it.

Funny you should say that. Today my 8 year-old son asked, "Why don't you use your coffee machine?" It's true that 2005 was a busy year of testing. Sadly I think that Elektra's seen nary 3-4 uses in the last six months. Her last outing was to Steve's as a stand-in while he finished his Cremina restoration. :roll:

by **cappadoc** on Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:13 am

HB wrote:Sadly I think that Elektra's seen nary 3-4 uses in the last six months.

Dan,
I'm willing to take one for the HB team and get the Elektra out of your house so you can make room for new testing equipment.

I'll send you my address so you can get it out of the way.

Jeff

by HB on Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:53 am

Thanks for the offer Jeff, but shipping is notoriously hard on espresso equipment. ;-)

by **KarlSchneider** on Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:47 pm

I was thinking last night of my title to this thread. I realized that in truth the essence of Niccolo Amati is not not being clothed but rather being nude. I made this point in a different topic about the difference between being naked and being nude. An Elektra is a Nude not unlike Donatello's David with flowers in his hat and knee-length boots.

Murano Glass hat, Desert Ironwood gloves and boots. Unclothed boiler.

See Steve Robinson's Restoration for pictures of a naked Cremina.

KS

by **timo888** on Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:22 am

KarlSchneider wrote:Old handle, coffee scoop and new lever handle.

Karl,

On these custom lever handles and knobs from Thor, does the wood itself get female threaded, or is the female thread cut into a metal tube of some sort which is epoxied into place inside the wood?

My Cremina PF handle has cracked and I'm considering some extravagance....

Regards
Timo


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