Gaggia MDF ???

derrilex

Hey AM how was moreton. Score some fish ? What style of tent ?

Kelsey

derrilex wrote:

Whats a basket chief Kelsey ?

Ah, when commas count: A precision fit tamper and basket, chief among them.

derrilex

:rofl: :rofl: indeed. I tried googling it and got a heap of one flew over the cuckoos nest stuff like - " put it in the basket chief" :rofl:

Lacehim

derrilex, Did you get hold of AM for a rumage in his shed? He had quiet a few grinders on display at the last meet and now that he's got lever machine, he will need to reduce his toys! 🙂

derrilex

I think they are all monsters, unless he lets his eureka fall out of the cupboard ( no chance in hell). In hindsight and with a lot more research I'm certain I'll buy BF's I mini if it hasnt gone already. Just waiting for the PM reply.

Brett_H

Yep, the BF grinder is where I'd be going but just to play devil's advocate have you driven past diBella for a gander at an MDF? At that price I'd certainly be torn and not just for the instant gratification.

derrilex

Nah, no drive by (buy). I know what would happen if I did ^-^. I couldn't help myself if I bought a MDF. Out with the dremel to make it doserless and do the stepless mod. One day if one comes up cheap on ebay. They certainly are cheap as chips for a flat burr grinder though. Then again if BF has sold his or there is someone ahead of me in the line then the MDF will be very hard to ignore for a impulse / consolation buy.

Brett_H

You know you want to.... :coffee2:

derrilex

Stop it you ! :tearhair:

Lacehim

The Gaggia MDF uses a lot of plastic. Invest a smidge more and you'll have a grinder to keep for years.

derrilex

Agree. BF must still be away. Anywho, it matters not. I'm off to Straddy for 3 weeks tomorrow so the 480 gets to go to Straddy too, along with a fully packed pajero and a 6x4 box trailer. Just as bad as moving house. Bought a shitload of different beans and cant wait to have a brew while staring out to sea

mycuppa

derrilex wrote:

Agree. BF must still be away. Anywho, it matters not. I'm off to Straddy for 3 weeks tomorrow so the 480 gets to go to Straddy too, along with a fully packed pajero and a 6x4 box trailer. Just as bad as moving house. Bought a shitload of different beans and cant wait to have a brew while staring out to sea

Why not create a seasonal blend then with all those beans........just about all the other Melbourne roasters have.........yours can be authentic ! 😃

derrilex

Thats the plan MC. I have some PNG and columbian SO and a few different blends that I "add " to. I like to mix up a frankenstein blend but never write down the details of the good ones :head: All differing roast dates too so it should be interesting. Got 2.5 kg to play with and might have to bum so beans on the island from somewhere if I run short ;D

derrilex

Well I can only assume that BF's I mini is gone or no longer up for sale as I haven't heard anything so, Ive found a good breakdown diagram of the MDF and along with Kelsey's stepless mod find, I might have a dabble. Only because its going to rain all week and chippies and rain dont mix :rofl: :rofl:

derrilex

Sent a PM to BF already but last time I heard he was camping or something ? Chippies seem to mix with old fitter and turners though :rofl: 8)

Ronin

Anger Management wrote:

Just did KK first group and again, right when at the best dia the wood starts to peel apart

What timber AM, sounds like a dodgy piece to me. FWIW I got sick of upgrades and saved for something that'll never need it. Just something to keep in mind.

derrilex

But where is the fun in that Ronin :rofl: Have gadget, will tinker

Koffee_Kosmo

Ronin wrote:

What timber AM, sounds like a dodgy piece to me. FWIW I got sick of upgrades and saved for something that'll never need it. Just something to keep in mind.

Timber for my handles that was kindly donated by Derellix Taken out of a 100 year old house he was working on KK

Ronin

derrilex wrote:

But where is the fun in that Ronin :rofl: Have gadget, will tinker

Who said anything about not tinkering? Just not upgrading is all :thumb:

Koffee Kosmo wrote:

Timber for my handles that was kindly donated by Derellix Taken out of a 100 year old house he was working on KK

Nice KK, that should make a good piece of hardwood, but what sort I wonder. Might have been a split in that piece tho, not seen until cut. Happens a lot at work.

Koffee_Kosmo

Ronin wrote:

Nice KK, that should make a good piece of hardwood, but what sort I wonder. Might have been a split in that piece tho, not seen until cut. Happens a lot at work.

Information is on this thread - http://www.bestcafes.com.au/forum/accessories/bezzera-strega-hx-lever-machine-custom-mods/msg24697/#msg24697 KK

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