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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #195 on: May 30, 2011, 07:36:25 AM »
I have no interest in this thread ... I have no interest in this thread ... I have no interest in this thread ... I have no interest in this thread!

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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #196 on: May 30, 2011, 08:00:24 AM »
Quote from: staylor on May 30, 2011, 07:28:20 AM
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Who's the next to fall for the lever's siren call?

Interesting.  I don't think I could have started with a lever.  The Silvia and then Milo's add-on PID were the steps I needed along the way.

What grabs me about the Cremina/lever in general:
^  Hands-on.  Your call of "at one with the machine."  I know it is a bit tongue in cheek while at the same time meaning the zen of if.  Being tactile, I just love it.
^  Craftsmanship.  I have a pocket watch.  I use my Grandmother's fountain pen.  Now I have a Swiss-made espresso machine that invites me to join in the process.
^  No pump.  Nothing like a drip, drip, drip from the porta-filter at 6.30 a.m. without that pump going <garuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuump...>
^  Lots to grow into.  Learning right torque.  Steaming will be a whole 'nother challenge.  John has nothing to worry about.  In reading, lots of guys toothpick mod the Cremina's wand.  Calm it down.  Like putting a governor on a '57 Chevy.  No.

Jump in.  Plenty of room in leverland.

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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #197 on: May 30, 2011, 03:05:27 PM »
The Cremina has the stubbiest PF out there, 6.5."  Since I work with a doserless MACAP, I grabbed this deep funnel from Orphan Espresso.  The depth from the top of funnel to the bottom of the basket is 2.5."  Grab a dissecting need and distribute.
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #198 on: May 30, 2011, 03:07:04 PM »
Two baskets work in the PF.  One on the left is the Cremina.  On the right is an Elektra MCAL basket, both 49 mm.  I am using the Cremina basket and just sticking with it.  Keep the variables to a minimum.
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #199 on: May 30, 2011, 05:50:40 PM »
The Olympia genes in the basket, being homogeneous with the rest of the machine will produce a more betterer shot.

Glad the purchase is already paying big dividends tangible and otherwise.
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #200 on: May 30, 2011, 06:29:18 PM »
Quote from: staylor on May 30, 2011, 07:28:20 AM
Just coming back to the land of coffee after a long weekend in Spokane. Welcome to the Land of Levers, B|Cremina. Though I'm a relative lever noob myself I've pulled enough to know you are going to love leverdom.

Who's the next to fall for the lever's siren call?


my budget is my salvation in this case

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0DlW2Hbyew
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #201 on: May 30, 2011, 06:41:33 PM »
Quote from: J.Jirehs Roaster on May 30, 2011, 06:29:18 PM
Quote from: staylor on May 30, 2011, 07:28:20 AM
Just coming back to the land of coffee after a long weekend in Spokane. Welcome to the Land of Levers, B|Cremina. Though I'm a relative lever noob myself I've pulled enough to know you are going to love leverdom.

Who's the next to fall for the lever's siren call?


my budget is my salvation in this case

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0DlW2Hbyew


One of my all-time favs! How can you go wrong with that or "Down in the River to Pray" or "Constant Sorrow"?
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #202 on: May 30, 2011, 07:18:42 PM »
Welcome to "Leverland" Dave...  ;D

You may wanna think about getting a bottomless portafilter. Mssr Penny who made these beauties
for Orphan has a Cremina as well. Pulling bottomless will teach you a lot about dosing,leveling,and tamping. My son recently gifted me one for my birthday that truly rocked my world...

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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #203 on: May 30, 2011, 07:50:08 PM »
Quote from: simmich on May 30, 2011, 07:18:42 PM
Welcome to "Leverland" Dave...  ;D

You may wanna think about getting a bottomless portafilter. Mssr Penny who made these beauties
for Orphan has a Cremina as well. Pulling bottomless will teach you a lot about dosing,leveling,and tamping. My son recently gifted me one for my birthday that truly rocked my world...



Totally agree on the bottomless for the lever.
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #204 on: May 30, 2011, 08:09:49 PM »
Quote from: simmich on May 30, 2011, 07:18:42 PM
Welcome to "Leverland" Dave...  ;D

You may wanna think about getting a bottomless portafilter. Mssr Penny who made these beauties
for Orphan has a Cremina as well. Pulling bottomless will teach you a lot about dosing,leveling,and tamping. My son recently gifted me one for my birthday that truly rocked my world...



Definite +1!

You think your dosing is fine until you go naked, then all your shortcomings are exposed. >:D

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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #205 on: May 30, 2011, 08:26:03 PM »
He does have a stainless steel bottomless PF. I believe it is with Dave Stephens at the moment getting fitted with custom wood.
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #206 on: May 30, 2011, 08:32:44 PM »
Quote from: Warrior372 on May 30, 2011, 08:26:03 PM
He does have a stainless steel bottomless PF. I believe it is with Dave Stephens at the moment getting fitted with custom wood.

That sounds like cannon fodder if you ask me, Warrior.   ;)
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #207 on: May 30, 2011, 09:04:41 PM »
I can not wait to see the machine with the custom wood pieces on it. It will look pretty slick!
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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #208 on: May 31, 2011, 03:17:11 AM »
Quote from: Warrior372 on May 30, 2011, 08:26:03 PM
He does have a stainless steel bottomless PF. I believe it is with Dave Stephens at the moment getting fitted with custom wood.


A-up, that's correct.  Cocobolo handle for the naked PF, tamper, steam knob, lever, and boiler cap.  Wood reigns.

B|Java

Sample on Cannonfodder's Tin Man:

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Re: '82 Olympia Cremina Lever...
« Reply #209 on: May 31, 2011, 05:56:57 AM »
Quote from: mp on May 30, 2011, 07:36:25 AM
I have no interest in this thread ... I have no interest in this thread ... I have no interest in this thread ... I have no interest in this thread!

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Ha ha ha...
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