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Now that makes sense, I'll let you know. Very glad you asked for photos, I don't think it's even clicked with OH to check the end, I'd hate to think what would have happened in the vice (well if it turns out that the end will come off).
No luck on our end, all we've done is succeed in scratching it and chipping the black plastic!!! Muscles have you had any luck. No that OH has looked at it he definitely doesn't think it's a put in the vice and twist type of pf.
No luck on our end, all we've done is succeed in scratching it and chipping the black plastic!!! Muscles have you had any luck. No that OH has looked at it he definitely doesn't think it's a put in the vice and twist type of pf.
Hmmm If the other half has a mechanic as a mate do a trade with him / a free coffee for a qualified look KK
I had a quick go at removing but it will damage the bakelite handle so I gave up until I find out if their is also in fact a nut behind it and not just one holding it... ::)
I had a quick go at removing but it will damage the bakelite handle so I gave up until I find out if their is also in fact a nut behind it and not just one holding it... ::)
Even the Bezzera handles have a light strength Locktite so it wont be a surprise to me that the BES900 has the same system Unfortunately its hard to unscrew by hand as it requires the Locktite seal to be broken first KK
I'm hoping that's the answer, we'll put it in the vice if so. Muscles we've already damaged the handle trying, after the second scratch and the first chip I made him stop. Oh well it's run in now LOL
Here are some photos of a Bezzera handle Hope it helps Photo 1 is of the Locktite left over after removal Photo 2 is of the end cap/disc partly removed Photo 3 is of the inside of the handle Can you see the hex shape tube down the bottom :lamp: KK
I don't think anyone knows the cost of a replacement yet, the nakeds are going to be over $100. I'll offer up mine once I get a naked ;D it's supposed to be next month sometime so not too long to wait. Hopefully you'll be able to pull it apart and be able to put a new handle on and then I'll do a swap and have the naked done as well
I've missed this thread until now, but wanted to also say a huge thanks to AM for the naked PF he sorted me out with that had one of his custom wooden handles on it. I looks bloody brilliant - I pour naked now whenever possible, because I love seeing it on the machine so much. Now I need to figure out if I can replace the steam tap handle with a wooden equivalent! Here's a couple of shots:
The group handle you have is a Mango, was it not ?
You tell me!! :D I'll see what I can do about unscrewing it - it almost looks like it's on a ball within the handle, but haven't looked to closely just yet. BTW - Auspost says the other PF was delivered, did it make it ok?
I have completed my wooden handle for the naked filter AM gifted me another wooden handle but I needed to finish it by fitting the threaded stud Yesterday I drilled the correct size hole and glued it in - leaving it over night to harden All stages are photographed and posted KK
AM I was speaking to a relative and he said that he can get some iron bark with red heart wood So I told him I will take all he has - and pass it on to you KK
Are so you want a Slayer type handle... Have 3 already done... in that stuff that D: keeps talking about that makes good decking.. Sorry, memory is fruited. PS: What size thread ? How long the handle ? How long is the exposed thread ?
Normal Bezzera thread 12mm Added revised Drawing with length on above post KK
I wish I had the artistic skill in me to be able to do something like this, or the space / money available for a lather to turn them on. I would love wooden handles on my Bezzera.
I wish I had the artistic skill in me to be able to do something like this, or the space / money available for a lather to turn them on. I would love wooden handles on my Bezzera.
The ones pictured above are now at Sponsor Barazi The tradesman has left them with Barazi to sell and recoup costs KK
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