Just saw Doug and Barb released a leveling puck rake specifically for the Cafelat Robot. Looks like a simple tool that definitely can improve the workflow, whether you WDT or not. Priced well also, given there are so few accessories for the robot (and really so few needed) this...

This evening Paul Pratt announced on Kickstarter that 50 Robots have shipped and that 15 more are being shipped every day. It's time to open a User Experience thread so we can learn from each other. This is also the thread for initial comments on the Cafelat Robot Review that we...

As a new La Pavoni Professional owner I'm a bit surprised about the loud noise the machine makes when heating up.

Please check recording of the noise at (setting volume to about 60% produces correct levels).

Is this normal?

I understand boiling water makes some sounds but...

It's been little over a year since I replaced the piston gaskets and now I need do to it again (same symptom of water spurting from the back of the group).

Could the relatively fast degradation be related to the fact that my MCaL is set to 1.2 bar and is powered on for several...

the and... This machine is costing me over $1300.
Received one with a straight vs. down sloping portafilter holder. Beware. Flair noted some runs are coming out with straight handles which interfere with the lever arm when mounting or removing the portafilter holder. They...

I was assaulted over the weekend at work and broke a rib. Of course it's my dominant side so pulling shots is definitely not fun with that arm at the moment. Honestly never tried this before but managed to pull an acceptable shot. Not near my normal pulls but drinkable. I will...

Would it be possible for the Lever Forum to have a Gallery sticky of all the lever machines? If we own/owned the machines there would be no copyright issues. I think it would be helpful to all us LeverLovers to be able to see machines referred to in the forums quickly, without...

After a long time lurking on this forum and being inspired by the very many threads, I took the plunge and decided to make a project out of refurbishing a lever. First a tour of the machine:

This is a 1957 2nd gen Urania - mid generation single group. It has a 1st gen...

Dear all

I would greatly appreciate some comments regarding this particular basket from IMS for my 1965 La Pavoni. Will it fit the stock portafilter?

The outer diameter is listed at 58mm but after measuring my current basket it is about 56mm ish, but with some amount of...