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HB wrote:why not an air-powered grinder? OK, they probably would not generate enough torque, but still, air-powered tools are much smaller and less expensive than those driven by electric motors.
So, your average espresso shop isn't noisy enough? You need air-powered grinders to add to the din? :shock:
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shadowfax wrote:Did Andy ever describe this beast [at length] on HB? I can't find it.
I don't think he ever did, the lazy bum.
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AndyS wrote:You need air-powered grinders to add to the din?
Maybe the air-powered motor could be tweaked to sound like a doser handle being thwack thwack twhack'd. :D
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#14: Post by AndyS replying to HB »

Fantastic idea! And for variation, how about one tuned to simulate the shriek of milk being steamed by a newbie barista?
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