being a tradesman myself I understand. I can get some pretty darn good shots from the old Presso and naked handle, just need to be fussy with grind and tamp, there is a fine line that you can't cross with the pressure or it will leak at the shower screen as you know, but you need to come to the edge of that line to get a good shot. I am also careful not to "boil" the water first and then watch it with a thermometer before pulling the shot. Soft beans are the answer for the Presso and it's lower pressure extractions. What grinder are you using? My mini Rosco does a good job. I think everything Ross does is well made.
