Bezzera Strega HX Lever Machine - Custom Mods.

Koffee_Kosmo

shape_shifter wrote:

:rofl: any wonder you find it easy to use :angel:

I don't know what you are getting at ;D :angel: I have 3 older girls in the house and they haven't noticed or said a word about it :head: KK

shape_shifter

Mmm maybe they are thinking that dad is expressing his masculinity in a whole new way, either that or "don't touch machine 'beats chest' man machine" and that is proving it... :stir

Koffee_Kosmo

shape_shifter wrote:

Mmm maybe they are thinking that dad is expressing his masculinity in a whole new way, either that or "don't touch machine 'beats chest' man machine" and that is proving it... :stir

Nahh If you see it in real life And at the over eye level height It just looks like a timber handle with a mushroom top - (no bull) :-X KK

derrilex

KK, I'm 95% sure it's ironbark with a slight chance of Sydney bluegum. I'll pm the house address and some demo photos when I get back in town

mycuppa

shape_shifter wrote:

:rofl: any wonder you find it easy to use :angel:

Unfortunately, it's the same thought that crossed my mind when I first saw it........perhaps this post needs a PG rating as it contains suggestive content.

Koffee_Kosmo

mycuppa wrote:

Unfortunately, it's the same thought that crossed my mind when I first saw it........perhaps this post needs a PG rating as it contains suggestive content.

I would be happy to remove the photos if they appear to give another or different perception KK

Kelsey

Isn't coffee something rarely enjoyed by anyone young enough to require 'parental guidance'? I'm not sure there's a heck of a lot to be worried about.

mycuppa

KK - just hangin it on ya.......they are fine mate and of course........very beautiful.

derrilex

Howwllll

Koffee_Kosmo

Anger Management wrote:

So KK... After a few pulls of the lever ... Are you happy with it ? If so I will look at progressing the other bits AND just leave them at a finish that will allow you do do what you want to them.

Re Lever pull handle It is perfect AM You wont believe how comfortable and easy it is - its as if it was made for my hand It requires less upper body effort to actuate the lever - its practically effortless On both the upswing and downswing I have no hint of any slippage, although on the original handle the slippage was mostly perceived Its also the perfect length Re Other handles Cant wait - dont make then to skinny And dont forget "my favourite" bit the copper ends (its a mechanical engineering link to my past)

derrilex wrote:

Howwllll

You can say that again KK

Koffee_Kosmo

You da man AM :thumb: You know that I am ever so grateful for putting in the time that you have

NOTE: Every item has a flaw or two BUT the user is aware and it is such things; that make this a truly ONE OFF.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder mate Perfection if its attainable follows the same set of guidelines They are (Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder) KK

Koffee_Kosmo

Thanks for everything AM :thumb: I was out mowing the grass Will post photos when I get them, and post progress & process reports during the finishing stage PM sent back KK

Koffee_Kosmo

Just picked up the handles Note they are unfinished and after I took these photos They were placed in a full immersion bath of water based penetrating sealer The sealer was watered down with some boiling water to help the process Will leave in the bath for several hours or overnight - will check progress regularly and decide More photos to come as it happens These photos are of the raw timber handles KK

Brett_H

Guys, they are absolutely amazing. What a phenomenal job AM. I would love to pimp my BFC but the steam and water knobs look very tricky.

derrilex

Anger Management wrote:

KK has come and left with bits of rough cut wood, that were kindly donated by the D: :thumb: (Chippes only ever get a Letter for a name :rofl: ) So after his treatment and a few days to get it all dry etc. I expect to see a new looking machine ;D

Rough cut - used a 40 tooth blade doing that. You want rough I'll use a 80 next time, or a beaver :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: They should look sweet when sealed up KK

Koffee_Kosmo

Update Yes I know its quick since the last one :angel: More photos These are photos of the handles in a bath of thin mixed sealer Looks like they are having a milk bath (just like Cleopatra) but rest assured it dries clear 😉 KK

derrilex

Mmmmm milky goodness :thumb:

Koffee_Kosmo

An update once again The handles soaked for 24 hours in the watered down sealer and then dried naturally in the sun AM had a hard time turning this timber as it shattered while being turned on the lathe. The timber was so old (over 100 years) You will notice some of these stress cracks on the photos below & the sealer soak has bound all the timber This treatment has made them light, strong and shatter proof The next stage was to sand lightly One unexpected consequence is that after the treatment the timber has lost its light red appearance and reverted to a wonderful walnut colour I have experimented with applying a natural red dye to one small handle and sanded it to see what it would look like I will also experiment with a blue & yellow dye at a later stage to see if I can create a unique finish I have taken some photos for you to see Large handles sanded ready to apply sealer or experiment >😃 The small steam/water knobs are 1 = Natural with a line of top coat 1 = Red dye sanded & a line of top coat With and without flash What looks best ? KK

derrilex

Wow that interesting. The wife likes the brown and I tend to agree but both are tops. Cant wait to see the large ones

Lacehim

It's too hard to choose KK. They both look great. :thumb: Wonderful handles! AM is a craftsman, he just doesn't give himself enough credit! Can't wait to see them on the machine! 8)

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