Hi Reiss, As others have already stated, welcome to the forum. I think you will find a lot of people are interested in your machine, but are watching quietly on the sidelines. The fact you are so open to suggestions is extremely refreshing. I am interested in your project on behalf of friends and family. I was fortunate enough to purchase a Bosco Sorrento 1GP earlier this year, so my needs are satisfied. Many people have enjoyed the coffee from my machine and would like something similar, but with a smaller footprint. I would like to offer some suggestions: STEAM WAND I am right handed and prefer the steam wand on the LHS, like the Bosco. It really helps in streamlining your workflow, and it is easier to hold the jug in your left, and test for temp with your right. Having the steam wand on your RHS would be awkward. I tried to emulate the scenario, and did not like it. My previous commercial machine also had the wand on the left. My teenage daughter is left handed, and she also prefers the setup on the Bosco. As to the type of wand, I find the one on the Bosco very easy to use, and it produces excellent microfoam. My only advice, would be to ensure the ball on the end of the wand is completely round, as it is easy to clean then. CUSTOM WORK I think it is great that you will allow the machine to be customised. This is what is lacking in the market. People will really like the option to fully "BLING" their machine. Look at the beauty of some of the old levers, they certainly look better than the square boxes of today. It is one of the reasons the KVW products are admired. If the design is such that you can easily remove the sides and change them, or replace them with something special (glass, etched SS etc), you will have an added feature that is unique. Out of interest, how will you balance the machine? The Bosco is big, but I do manage to move it sometimes, so am curious how you will overcome this. Good luck with the project, and thank you for keeping us informed.
