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by Mat-O-Matic
5 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 59
Views: 1685

Thinking about a lever machine, but I have never had one.

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by Kjr5192
12 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 3
Views: 89

Variable Flat Burr Speeds and Texture

Agree with Bald head. I have used all of the 64mm SSP burrs in my Lagom P64 and with the HUs and MPs, lower speeds equate to faster flowing shots. However the opposite is true for the cast burrs. There doesn't seem to be a simple, consistent answer to how RPM impacts grind size distribution
by Mat-O-Matic
18 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 24
Views: 790

Is there a gold standard grinder that doses accurately by weight?

[quote="lagoon]So you put 1-2 days worth in the hopper. 2 second purge before the first shot of the day and then you're good to go. Fast, accurate on demand grinder is ideal for this.[/quote] This works to my satisfaction, too, although special cases get special handling. But I don't have a $3,000 shop grinder, either. There are many (Atom/Eureka
by Primacog
22 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 5
Views: 359

Grinders: vertical vs. horizontal burr design

Would the weber eg-1 and the orbit grinder also be considered to be a vertical type grinder albeit inclined at an angle?
by yakster
26 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 909
Views: 79555

Weber Workshops Key Grinder - user experience

That's the one. They come with a lock washer now
by Primacog
28 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 253

Is there no contender to the Slayer espresso machine?

Of course the quality of the coffee beans and the skill of the barista are relevant also but it may not be a coincidence that the only pump machines that I have found to produce coffee in cafes that can compete with that of spring levers have tended to be the Slayer machines. But the usually far higher price of
by Mat-O-Matic
38 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 499

Strategic design compromises in $2-3K rotary pump espresso machines?

I'm with Gnomer on the rotary pump. Better than vibe pumps in almost every case. It's quieter, smoother, and the pressure is easily regulatable. Plumbing in is great and should be done when possible. it usually adds better function from the machine, and convenience for use. Rotary pumps don't have to blast the puck. They can be (and in
by chipman
46 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 909
Views: 79555

Weber Workshops Key Grinder - user experience

The allen screw that holds the paperclip scraper and the inner burr on the bottom
by jhford
58 minutes ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 17
Views: 141

Pasquini Livia 90 just a trickle from grouphead

This is great. I've already emailed it to my grandson who will help me. Thanks a lot
by Westchester
59 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 65

Is my Breville Dual Boiler overkill?

You already own it, so you should think about what it would cost to sell it and then acquire a different, likely single boiler machine. It is ALOT of machine for the money, with the caveats of potential build quality. If you did decide that you want to play around more with preinfusion and temps, the BDB is great for