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Advice about lever machine?
« on: February 01, 2011, 10:02:53 AM »
A friend is considering switching from his perfectly restored vintage Faema E61 to a spring-loaded lever machine (it has something to do with his wife objecting to the pump noise when he pulls a shot in the middle of the night).

1st: He's well healed so budget isn't an issue.
2nd: His coffee nook is larger than most apartment kitchens.
3rd: He's the only person I know with a Swift grinder for his home setup.

My lever knowledge is limited to having rebuilt a Rancilio lever machine years ago, and playing around with La Pavoni manual lever machines for years. Thus my appeal for help.

I don't want to work on this new toy for a few years, so new is the way to go. I'd prefer he got a 2-group Palanca commercial machine, but he's open to a prosumer machine if it's got all the bells & whistles.

Suggestions?
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2011, 10:53:19 AM »
My only suggestion is that he makes sure he can master the two variables.   ;D   
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2011, 10:56:11 AM »
Does he like Froo Froo drinks? ;D
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2011, 10:57:09 AM »
Quote from: peter on February 01, 2011, 10:53:19 AM
My only suggestion is that he makes sure he can master the two variables.   ;D   


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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2011, 11:05:20 AM »
I'll take that; at least you don't have to shovel rain.
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2011, 11:13:27 AM »
Quote from: peter on February 01, 2011, 11:05:20 AM
I'll take that; at least you don't have to shovel rain.


You can shovel this,

or you can shovel that.
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2011, 12:34:15 PM »
Some funny stuff!

I can't really offer much help as I've only been on the lever for half a year. Something your friend will have to accept is the pretty big learning curve, the results show up quickly the subtleties take a while. I love it and I think it's a worthy path.

I think if I was in your friends shoes I would drop these guys a line:

http://www.orphanespresso.com/ESPRESSO-MACHINES-FOR-SALE_c_294.html

The stuff posted up might not be interesting to him but if he drops them a line and outlines what he wants they might be able to get it for him.
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2011, 03:28:17 PM »
If budget isn't an issue, how about Kee's Idocompresso?
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2011, 04:45:33 PM »
Quote from: sontondaman on February 01, 2011, 03:28:17 PM
If budget isn't an issue, how about Kee's Idocompresso?

The problem with esoteric devices like that is where do you go to try one? Or do folks buy a pig in a poke? Plus, since I'll be the one fixing it when it breaks, parts have to be readily available and not be proprietary.

But, Kee does make some beautiful machinery!
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2011, 05:19:08 PM »
Quote from: sontondaman on February 01, 2011, 03:28:17 PM
If budget isn't an issue, how about Kee's Idocompresso?

Freaking WORD!!!

If money was not a concern of mine I'd go press the order button right now.
« Last Edit: February 01, 2011, 05:36:42 PM by John F »
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2011, 05:43:55 PM »
Quote from: peter on February 01, 2011, 10:53:19 AM
My only suggestion is that he makes sure he can master the two variables.   ;D  

100% ruthless.

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« Last Edit: February 01, 2011, 05:56:10 PM by John F »
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2011, 05:56:36 PM »
Quote from: John F on February 01, 2011, 05:43:55 PM
Quote from: peter on February 01, 2011, 10:53:19 AM
My only suggestion is that he makes sure he can master the two variables.   ;D   


100% ruthless.


We all know what he is!!

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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2011, 06:01:08 PM »
Quote from: Tex on February 01, 2011, 05:56:36 PM
We all know what he is!!

 :o

Now that you mention it I've never seen him in the daytime.
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2011, 06:03:13 PM »
Quote from: John F on February 01, 2011, 06:01:08 PM
Quote from: Tex on February 01, 2011, 05:56:36 PM
We all know what he is!!

 :o

Now that you mention it I've never seen him in the daytime.

Yeah right, that's what I meant exactly.  :angel:
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Re: Advice about lever machine?
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2011, 06:09:03 PM »
On a serious note I'd say shoot a PM to Warrior372 and ask him about commercial levers.

I remember he had a good bit of knowledge about the brands and had an opinion on a certain one....I just don't remember what it was.

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