FotonDrv wrote:Did you purchase the Bosco new? It was nice to hear the feedback on the Izzo.

Yes, in July 2020. I liked the Izzo Leva so well that I almost never bought the Bosco even though getting one had been a desire of mine for several years. And the reason I did not buy the Bosco sooner is because it requires so much space.

Excited to report after 4+ years of joyful toil on my La Pavoni and (aftermarket motorized) HG-1, I placed my deposit for my 2-group Bosco Sorrento through Roberta.

The wait officially begins! I look forward to sharing the unboxing experience with the group in the next few weeks.
Until then, plenty to prepare in regards to water supply, 240v power source, and overall workspace setup in a dedicated room at home.

LMWDP #615

You got the two group for home use?

Damn. Jealous, but at the same time the size is enormous.

Guess it's time to enroll in the LMWDP.

My coffee journey began a long time ago drinking terrible drip coffee to style awake through morning class in high school and it stayed that way for a long time. I decided I wanted more from coffee a decade ago and got into chemex and decent beans and started actually enjoying it.

I always enjoyed espresso, but didn't start making it until the start of the pandemic, with a PID'd Silvia. I love anachronistic things, automatic watches, old motorcycles, vintage guitar amps, so I knew that when I upgraded it would be to a lever. My dream would be a vintage Lambro or Conti, but as prices have shot up, I'm making do with the Salvatore and couldn't be happier. Pulls a great shot and is easy to work on.

KrustyTheClown wrote:Excited to report after 4+ years of joyful toil on my La Pavoni and (aftermarket motorized) HG-1, I placed my deposit for my 2-group Bosco Sorrento through Roberta.

The wait officially begins! I look forward to sharing the unboxing experience with the group in the next few weeks.
Until then, plenty to prepare in regards to water supply, 240v power source, and overall workspace setup in a dedicated room at home.

LMWDP #615

what sort of wait times were you told? Would a single group be a shorter time?

Is it still possible to request a distinct number, now that the whole process seems to have been fully automated? My setup is not 100% complete yet (and thus the photo of it), so it'll be another couple days before I'll post it here. Or maybe a couple more, in case I have to wait for my number to come around

Satchmo780 wrote:Guess it's time to enroll in the LMWDP.

My coffee journey began a long time ago drinking terrible drip coffee to style awake through morning class in high school and it stayed that way for a long time. I decided I wanted more from coffee a decade ago and got into chemex and decent beans and started actually enjoying it.

I always enjoyed espresso, but didn't start making it until the start of the pandemic, with a PID'd Silvia. I love anachronistic things, automatic watches, old motorcycles, vintage guitar amps, so I knew that when I upgraded it would be to a lever. My dream would be a vintage Lambro or Conti, but as prices have shot up, I'm making do with the Salvatore and couldn't be happier. Pulls a great shot and is easy to work on.

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Beautiful machine, Satchmo 780. I too find nothing beats analog. The car I love is a naturally aspirated V8 6 speed manual transmission. My pursuit for exceptional espresso started with a Silvia and ended with a commercial grade lever. Best espresso from any machine so far.

When I was a teenager I bought a "broken" 1981 Volvo 240 for $400

When I was in my twenties I bought a "broken" 1977 La Pavoni for $100

When I was in my 30's I bought a "broken" 1974 BMW 90/6 for $1500

Now I'm in my 40's and they're all working great.

How many pump machines are in the landfill?

My little collection of italian made lever espresso machines.

Nice collection.

Where did the lever on the Gaggia Factory come from? I have the Factory and the Faemina and also a La Peppina, oh and of course the Robot. I guess I'm evenly matched on manual versus spring levers, but you seem to have more spring levers.

Have you tried a coffee screen or paper filter above the puck in your Faemina? Thoughts?