Show Off your Espresso Machine

[peter]

"Are we not men?"

[YasBean]

I don't think a magnetic strip would hold our Kimmoy bombshell cleavers (made from the scrap bombshells that were lobbed over from mainland China up until recently).  I was thinking of getting one of those blocks stuffed with plastic tubes.  The knives squeeze in between the tubes.

[milowebailey]

There are a million ways to do it. I hate plastic even more than glass wool, so I went with glass wool and then in a most anal manner encased it. here is a thread for your convenience and entertainment:

http://www.home-barista.com/forums/more-on-boiler-insulation-t4293.html


I hope this helps you.

Cheers,
          Felix

Felix

Great link and great timing.... I will do this once I get the Brasilia cleaned up.

I was considering this and wondering what material to use.....

Milowebailey

[Abouna]

I don't think a magnetic strip would hold our Kimmoy bombshell cleavers (made from the scrap bombshells that were lobbed over from mainland China up until recently).  I was thinking of getting one of those blocks stuffed with plastic tubes.  The knives squeeze in between the tubes.

I'll bet you a free 12" MAG-BLOK it will hold your cleaver.  If it does, you pay, if it's doesn't you keep it for free!  One caveat: This is a real kitchen cleaver right?  Not some Medieval execution hatchet?

[PaulM]

I don't think a magnetic strip would hold our Kimmoy bombshell cleavers (made from the scrap bombshells that were lobbed over from mainland China up until recently).

All the way to Michigan? The threat is more serious than I thought!
 

[YasBean]

I don't think a magnetic strip would hold our Kimmoy bombshell cleavers (made from the scrap bombshells that were lobbed over from mainland China up until recently).

All the way to Michigan? The threat is more serious than I thought!
 

No, to Kimmoy!  Used to live in Taiwan, still make a 1-2 month trip each year.  Sharp knives!  The explosion hardens the steel.
I think I may just try one of those MAG-BLOKs.  Very nice looking!  A Wenge will fit the new digs very well!  (And I will use the kitchen cleaver, not the machete for the challenge.)

[PaulM]

Neat!

[Abouna]

I don't think a magnetic strip would hold our Kimmoy bombshell cleavers (made from the scrap bombshells that were lobbed over from mainland China up until recently).

All the way to Michigan? The threat is more serious than I thought!
 

No, to Kimmoy!  Used to live in Taiwan, still make a 1-2 month trip each year.  Sharp knives!  The explosion hardens the steel.
I think I may just try one of those MAG-BLOKs.  Very nice looking!  A Wenge will fit the new digs very well!  (And I will use the kitchen cleaver, not the machete for the challenge.)

OK, can I take this to mean you're accepting?

If so, send me you're address info and I'll shoot one of to you tomorrow.

NIX that.  Just saw youre email...doh!  Wenge 12" coming you're way.  Cheers.

[shep]

I am trying hard to avoid this thread because I have it bad for a new espresso machine. After all, how can a roaster expect to produce a good espresso blend without a good machine to try it on? Or, so I tell myself!


Shep

[Glacier]

I am trying hard to avoid this thread because I have it bad for a new espresso machine. After all, how can a roaster expect to produce a good espresso blend without a good machine to try it on? Or, so I tell myself!


Shep

It's kind of important, I would think- I attempted to hit Nirvana with mine when I first got it and was completely obsessed, and ultimately perfected my blend, tamp, roast, etc.

[Abouna]

I think I may just try one of those MAG-BLOKs.  Very nice looking!  A Wenge will fit the new digs very well!  (And I will use the kitchen cleaver, not the machete for the challenge.)

OK, Curtis, whats the verdict? 

[YasBean]

I think I may just try one of those MAG-BLOKs.  Very nice looking!  A Wenge will fit the new digs very well!  (And I will use the kitchen cleaver, not the machete for the challenge.)

OK, whats the verdict? 

Just arrived yesterday.  Dang!  I lost!  In fact, that cleaver sticks on so fast I am worried my wife will have to call me each time she needs it!

Very nice!

[YasBean]

I think I may just try one of those MAG-BLOKs.  Very nice looking!  A Wenge will fit the new digs very well!  (And I will use the kitchen cleaver, not the machete for the challenge.)

OK, whats the verdict? 

Just arrived yesterday.  Dang!  I lost!  In fact, that cleaver sticks on so fast I am worried my wife will have to call me each time she needs it!

Very nice!

Well, the result of this challenge can be seen here.

[PaulM]

In fact, that cleaver sticks on so fast I am worried my wife will have to call me each time she needs it!

I think that's the "husband safety feature."

[milowebailey]

Here is one of my espresso machines.... sort of.

It's a Jabena, which I picked up in Ethiopia on my last business trip.  You can read about the traditional coffee ceremony here:

http://www.epicurean.com/articles/ethiopian-coffee-ceremony.html