Is it turning effort or pushing-down effort? If it is the former, then I would suggest starting with a small strap wrench to see if/how that will address your issue

ive modded my machine with a lot of copper and plan to paint it matte black (its the brushed stainless atm) but the steam wand throws the whole color combo off and i saw that you can buy an elektra microcasa steam wand, which is copper, separately but i dont know if it can be modded onto a gaggia? thx

I don't get it. Do you brew in the dark? {image}

Maybe try running a half pound in the Behmor and see if you like it better. If you run back to back it won't be a lot more time with the faster roast cycles

According to Decent: "I'm calling this idea "Bengle" (as in "Ben designs with Angles")"

Posting an image of the cap will help others visualize a solution the would be helpful for you

I'd be glad to hear any other recommendations. Are the Turin H40 or Timemore chestnut s3 worth considering?

I LOVE the Argos lever, but I have trouble with the boiler cap (thank you, a lifetime of working with my hands) due to creeping arthritis. Ross kindly sent me a spare boiler cap, so I can think about/make modifications. Since the cap only turns 1/2 turn, I'm thinking about some sort of adaptive ring

A pound in a Behmor is asking alot. Using a Whirley pop your at the mercy of the beans. Don't walk away its totally hands on

Looks like you guys will be getting your machines soon. Hopefully I get mine soon as well. Ordered it in late November. Paid the full amount first week of January