Don't know on the length of time. He stacks them up by ordering date. His normal price is $33-35. The Silvia has a different arrangement with a threaded lag going all the way thru the handle. Extra chisel and drilling time. Here is his quote:
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the Rancilio portafilters are unusual. Instead of a stud that is fixed into handle, the portafilter head has a long stud that fits through the handle and then has a bolt that goes onto the back to hold it all together. That is compounded by the fact that the shaft tapers down and there are two different sized square blocks on the stud to lock it into place so it does not rotate. I have done them but I prefer to have the portafilter so I can fit it to the handle. There is a lot of chiseling to square out the handle to fit the head. All that work also adds to the cost because it is so intensive to make. A Rancilio handle in Olive wood would be $55. I also have a catalyzed gloss finish that I have been working with. It is very tedious to use and requires some special equipment to use. I normally use Danish oil on the handles but the catalyzed finish is available for an additional $8...>>>
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