Lever Espresso Machine Photo Gallery

Koffee_Kosmo

I love that model Reminds me of the BZ 40 as a lever  :thumb: KK

eggbert

I need to get a double basket, good beans and proper sized flat tamper for it. Once i have them I think I can start to iron out problems with my technique. Which is probably why she hasn't been used as much as she deserves to be.

Koffee_Kosmo

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I need to get a double basket, good beans and proper sized flat tamper for it. Once i have them I think I can start to iron out problems with my technique. Which is probably why she hasn't been used as much as she deserves to be.

I may have a 21 gr genuine Bezzera basket that my tamper won't fit as its a little tight You are welcome to it IF I can find it KK

eggbert

Thanks for the offer KK, but these are a 49mm basket. I think most modern Bezza's are 58mm?

Koffee_Kosmo

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Thanks for the offer KK, but these are a 49mm basket. I think most modern Bezza's are 58mm?

Yes mine is a 58mm Somebody on the forum may have some 49mm baskets available Let's give it a day and see what surfaces  :thumb: KK

Kelsey

Oh wow, that's a beauty!

Brett H

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Oh wow, that's a beauty!

My thoughts too!  What a stunner!

Chris Stuffa

I thought I would finally get around to posting a photo of my Londinium 1. As my kitchen is very small it lives in the laundry next to the kitchen. Also sneaked in a photo of the HG one. A few months on and I still love both machines.

Kelsey

Looking great Chris, thanks for posting! Does that mean you're having to grind in the kitchen, then brew in the laundry? How are you finding the HGOne?

Koffee_Kosmo

We lever-heads are envious Chris They say the simple things in life are mostly the best

Chris Stuffa

Sorry about the sideways pics. Yes grind in the kitchen and brew in laundry, it's okay only  a few feet away. Now that the L1 is in the laundry I'll get it plumbed in. I love the HGOne just weigh the beans, put in the HG, grind and get all the grounds into the dispenser which fits nicely into the portafilter. Very little wastage or mess.

FreshCoffee2

On the bench and nearly done. Has just been been finished mechanically (clean as a whistle in boiler and reco'd groups / smooth action happening there) and we may make ourselves a cuppa to drink this arvo. Cosmetically not far off. Some mod cons incl auto fill / anti vac valve and modern boiler safety valve, colour change led lights behind the front plate, and as can be seen in the side, a sirai switch.....and a smidge of modern wiring. As previously stated not restoring to brand new just come out of the factory in China this morning condition, has been left in original condition and for its age it is really nice incl the original crema caffe valance on the top (not fitted in this photo). It will look great.

Kelsey

What a beauty!!

FreshCoffee2

original gauge and cup warmer "Crema Caffe" valance

Brett H

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original gauge and cup warmer "Crema Caffe" valance

Oh wow oh wow oh wow!  What happens to these beauties once you restore them A? 

derrilex

He ships this one to me Brett out of the kindness of his heart and to give a ex Canberran a break  :rofl: :rofl:

Brett H

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He ships this one to me Brett out of the kindness of his heart and to give a ex Canberran a break  :rofl: :rofl:

Noice!  It will look great in the pool-house next to the plunge pool!

eggbert

For a reasonably small forum there are a lot of lever owners and admirers here. I thought we were a very niche market.

derrilex

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Noice!  It will look great in the pool-house next to the plunge pool!

Get some semi naked chicks and its game on. Weekend @ Bernies anyone ?  :rofl:

Koffee_Kosmo

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For a reasonably small forum there are a lot of lever owners and admirers here. I thought we were a very niche market.

Its now that they are being rediscovered Many manufacturers are gearing up to fill the demand A great design that went out of favour with technology Now technology is trying to replicate it Lever owners say why replicate it with electronics ? just offer the original and the best  again KK

eggbert

I haven't been on the forums much for a while. The Ponte Veccios (sp?) were only just coming on the market when I moved away from CS and I hadn't found another local forum until I stumbled upon you guys via tapatalk. So it has been a while. Yes the simplicity of the design was what drew me to my lever too. My only minor quibble is that it can't knock out coffees as quickly as other machines can as you have to wait to make sure it's not going to sneeze at you. My wife is not so keen on the 70s styling but I am hoping she will grow out of that.

Brett H

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I haven't been on the forums much for a while. The Ponte Veccios (sp?) were only just coming on the market when I moved away from CS and I hadn't found another local forum until I stumbled upon you guys via tapatalk. So it has been a while. Yes the simplicity of the design was what drew me to my lever too. My only minor quibble is that it can't knock out coffees as quickly as other machines can as you have to wait to make sure it's not going to sneeze at you. My wife is not so keen on the 70s styling but I am hoping she will grow out of that.

If ya wife isn't keen, list it here for sale reply cheap  :rofl:

Ros

If you guys are ever in Kuala Lumpur and craving some Lever action  then you need to head to Real and Wholesome for some Lever porn, they are opposite the Pertona Twin Towers and roast their own and have a nice 3 Group Mirage. I spent quite a few hours here while I left my other half to shop, had some good chats with the baristas and came back the second day to take some photos [attachimg=1] [attachimg=2]

Ros

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Ros

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Ros

Last lot! [attachimg=1] [attachimg=2] Hope all these photos are okay, so if you are ever in KL for a stop over or visiting the nice city, check this place out for a great coffee

Brett H

Thank you Ros!  These are brilliant photos and that machine...words fail me! 

Kelsey

Looks great - how well will wood stand up over time to the heat and moisture?

Lacehim

It looks stunning.  I love the wood, it makes me want to remodel my lever!

C-man

I am in Lever envy!