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by Soapbox
April 8th, 2013, 10:25 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 7
Views: 1336

Choosing the right tamper for La Pavoni Europiccola

Stephanos sells a Mota for your machine
by Soapbox
April 5th, 2013, 11:57 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3
Views: 440

Scientists develop bacteria that needs caffeine to survive and reproduce

Did you just infer that I was a bacteria?
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by Soapbox
March 12th, 2013, 6:10 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 1703

La Pavoni Pro Tamper issue

I'm very happy with my motta tamper
by Soapbox
February 21st, 2013, 9:42 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 62
Views: 8314

Gaggia Tell restoration

Carneiro, the reason for drill stopping the cracks is to prevent them from traveling further. Stress fractures are not always visible and in most instances will have hairline fractures which will facilitate the migration further even though the viable crack has been repaired. In one of my previous c...
by Soapbox
February 20th, 2013, 7:15 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 62
Views: 8314

Gaggia Tell restoration

Those hairline cracks are definitely stress fractures. When repairing make sure to drill each end of the crack prior to welding. From the position of those it looks as if the original weld had enough strength to absorb most from the boiler stress which caused those cracks. Definitely try and suspend...
by Soapbox
February 19th, 2013, 9:40 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 260
Views: 51730

Adding Thermometry to a La Pavoni Europiccola

I completed my thermometry tonight. Just by coincidence I got the polder with the greenish screen. I had no issues with the detachment
by Soapbox
February 11th, 2013, 4:26 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 286

Which Gauge Do You Believe?

The newest of the two gauges is the cleanest and therefore should be the most accurate. Furthermore, you can bench test the slip on gauge against compressor and several other psi gauges
by Soapbox
February 11th, 2013, 4:20 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 12
Views: 1413

Portlandia- barista manifesto

While I believe in the Golden Rule I do so with wisdom, to infer otherwise is to trample on the rule. It is akin to the pot calling the kettle black. With Political correctness dominating to days culture the lines between right and wrong tend to be distorted. Lets face it there are some each
by Soapbox
February 11th, 2013, 1:53 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 12
Views: 1413

Portlandia- barista manifesto

Respect is earned not deserved. A well trained baristas should be knowledgeable and professional The manifesto is immature response for people who whom lack social graces
by Soapbox
February 11th, 2013, 1:44 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 2388

'77 La Pavoni Europiccola Refresh

Here is a drawing which should help. {link}