Keep your eyes peeled...thanks

[shep]

Although my life and work career are still pretty much up in the air, business is going strong and increasing. If I stay in town, eventually I am going to have to purchase a larger roaster. I know that many of you probably spend a lot of time digging around the web so if you happen across any used machines I would appreciate it if you pointed them out to me. Time has become very tight for me lately and I could use your web surfing power!

I prefer another Ambex because I know how it operates, as well as how to maintain and clean it. Also, I like working with Terry and the group in Clearwater; they are very approachable people. I would consider others, but that is my preference. I want a 15 kilo but would consider a 10 or 12.

Of course, if I end up purchasing one then you know what that means...my YM2 will be for sale! I have to say it has been rock solid. A couple weeks ago I roasted 200 lbs on it in 2 days!

Shep

[FinerGrind]

Shep, I'm watching the Ambex YM series forsale - to see if I can score spare parts, so I came across this thread:
http://www.coffeeforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=33197&sid=009e945c05a7e0ceb186a004707df1da

I'll keep an eye out for others.  I watch the Victor Mondry site:
http://web.mac.com/victor.mondry/Site/Welcome_to_Original_V_LLC__.html

And there is the Roasters Exchange (glad to see a new domain name - it was roastersexchange):
http://www.roasters-exchange.com/index.htm

Good luck - I hope to be an expert on the YM-15 soon!

Woody

[FinerGrind]

Here's one I just came across:


Used 10 Kilo Toper - TKM-SX model for sale
 http://www.roastersguild.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6525

[Samiel]

Too big...? 

[Stubbie]

Hahaha!   That thing has spilled more coffee than most of us have in our stash!

-Stubbie

[J.Jirehs Roaster]

Isn't that a coke oven or ?? something... looks like at least 1200 F at the burner?!?!?

[rpn]

Isn't that a coke oven or ?? something... looks like at least 1200 F at the burner?!?!?

Looks like a Sivetz design to me 

[shep]

We've got 20 acres; I think we can make room for it!

Shep

[eprunier]

Did someone say YM-2 for sale? 

[peter]

Better not post the YM-2K here Shep, or you'll start a bidding war.

[cfsheridan]

Mine.

[milowebailey]

YM-2..... yes please.... let the bidding begin :thefinger:



And the winner is!!

[northwestmark]

Diedrich emailed me last week and said they had a used IR-3FM for sale. Details below:

Hello everyone!
 
We have a Hunter Green IR-3FM roaster for sale.  Price is USD $8500.00
 
The roaster is ready to ship with your identification of needing either natural gas or liquid propane.  Payment would be 100% prepay first-come first serve basis. 
 
If you are interested, Please contact me for further details!
    Best Regards,
    
    Desirae Clark
    Sales Administrator
    Diedrich Manufacturing, Inc.
    p. +1-208-263-1276 ext. 231
    f. +1-208-265-4584

[shep]

I would never knock the Diedrich and I tend to believe in the "you get what you pay for" philosophy, but one reason I went Ambex is price, $6,500 brand new.

I spent the day today roasting on location at a local craft fair. The roaster worked like a champ. We set up a booth and smoked the place up! Aside from selling coffee, I had the opportunity to discuss coffee with a lot of people. I do not think there was a single person who passed by who had ever seen coffee roasted before! Very fun...and very exhausting! We even brewed up and sampled out some Kopi Luwak for free. With the recent release of the "Bucket List," a lot of people were interested in it.

I have to admit it was a pain to move the roaster and gear, but it was a good experience none the less...and we made some money!

Shep

[milowebailey]

How about a dietrich IR12?  Seems like a decent price!

I'd be happy to hold it for you

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bfs/816265587.html

Edit: if you get it do I get 1st dibbs on the YM2?