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PeteC68

Hi, Thanks for the welcome. I am hoping to discuss some Strega modifications I have been thinking about, after reading about them on the web. Ultimately, hope to find someone in Brisbane or QLD to assist with them if they turn out to be worth it. Again thanks for the welcome and I look forward to learning lots. Kind regards, Pete

Brett_H

PeteC68 wrote:

Hi, Thanks for the welcome. I am hoping to discuss some Strega modifications I have been thinking about, after reading about them on the web. Ultimately, hope to find someone in Brisbane or QLD to assist with them if they turn out to be worth it. Again thanks for the welcome and I look forward to learning lots. Kind regards, Pete

Okay Pete... Let me just warn you that by modding your machine it may turn out to be awesome so take lots of pics and start a thread!!!

Lacehim

Kosmo Koffee is your man Pete. He has't he strega and a contact for mods too I would imagine. 🙂 Welcome to the forum. There's quite a few lever threads here http://www.bestcafes.com.au/forum/espresso-machines/ for you too look over too. Start a new thread about your mods and I'm sure KK and others will be happy to help you. 🙂

Journeyman

:coffee2: Hey, thanks for the welcome. Looking forward to reading/comtrinuting.

Journeyman

Hi to the members... I've been a member on a different forum for quite some time but my serious coffee journey started early 2013 when I bought a used SB EM6910 and EM0480 grinder. I had some 'interesting' times with the grinder before I got it under control and only then could I begin to refine my process and produce decent drinks. As of a couple of months back I now have an EM7000 and 3 x EM0480 grinders - 1 for decaf for the missus, 1 for my nromal brew of dark roast from a local roaster here in bendigo, and 1 for experiment beans. Latest have been a PNG med fair trade, a Costa med roast and a blend from a member of the previous forum. Due to a chronic shortage of cash my next project is to find a way to roast on the cheap - got an idea or two that SHOULD work but you never know till you have a go. 😃 See you around the forums...

Lacehim

Journeyman wrote:

Due to a chronic shortage of cash my next project is to find a way to roast on the cheap - got an idea or two that SHOULD work but you never know till you have a go. 😃

Hi Journeyman, Welcome. The best roaster IMO is the KKTO for a DIY build, it's easy to use, well priced, and can do small or large batches. I'm not a fan of heatguns and breadmakers myself because the kids are usually around when I'm roasting. You can build a KKTO yourself pretty cheap if you can sources the parts, and you can buy some off the shelf from Koffee Kosmo (KK). Here's a starter thread. http://www.bestcafes.com.au/forum/projects-rebuilds/kkto-home-build/ but KK is the designer and may well be able to sell you some bits on here. http://koffeekosmo.com.au/ Start up a new thread here http://www.bestcafes.com.au/forum/roasters-different-roasting-equipment/ about your wants, needs and budget etc, and see what other members have to offer. 🙂

Moon

Hey instant drinker .. welcome aboard .. there's hope for you yet. We all started there ;D

Journeyman

Thanks Lacehim - will do that. Just exploring for the moment but as said, next I learn what I can about roasting - seems a much more economical way to get and store my addict... I mean beans... 😃

Koffee_Kosmo

Welcome to the Crema forum JM We all share the ideas to solve problems that in the end helps all that follow KK

Journeyman

Thanks KK. I appreciate the welcome. 😃

Journeyman

"Instant Drinker" - not sure if that's meant to encourage me to post more or just tell me my place in the scheme of things... 🙁 How many posts do I need before I can get rid of that epithet? 😃 Thanks for the welcome. 😃

mwcalder

Thanks! For some info, I've been working in a specialty coffee cafe on the Sunshine coast for 2.5 years so far and only started on the machine this year. Look forward to learning heaps more! I have a Bezzera Mitica and Mini Mazzer at home. Using 18 and 22g VST's. Can't wait to ask questions and contribute here! Michael

GaryatGala

Hey welcome Michael, It's a friendly and laid back forum here. Looking forward to sharing your latte art work here as well as your barista lifestyle input. :thumb: There's a few Bezzera fans here too.

Lacehim

So where do you work on the sunshine coast? There are a few members from the area. 🙂

Brett_H

Welcome mate!

mwcalder

I work at Clandestino Roasters in Noosaville! Come visit if you're in the area 🙂 I'm the young guy behind the machine Michael

Lacehim

I thought I recognise your user ID. You were on the other forum when we had the last social a few years ago but couldn't make it, was that you? 🙂 I've probably met you a few times already, but didn't know who you were. You've probably net C-Man from here to! Clandestino has certainly raised the bar for coffee in the area! The only place in Noosa that I've seen manual brewing methods! It's just a pity they are so expensive! lol I've had a few syphons there. PS. I moved this over to the welcome thread for you 🙂

C-man

Yep, that's him..... bit of a hipster Batista, knows his stuff. always looks after me when I drop in. Gave me a big bag of miss-roasted beans to help break in my HG one grinder Good to see you here bud......

mwcalder

That's me Lacehim! Such a privilege to make coffee at one of the highest quality places in the area. And a lot of fun as well. Doesn't really seem like work most of the time. Come in and say g'day 🙂

jwiley86

Thanks for the warm welcome. I was surprised to see my name on the post. Cheers! 🙂

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