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Coffee Discussion boards => Hardware & Equipment => Topic started by: Monito on May 07, 2008, 08:04:47 AM
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Since I never use my single shot portafilter would it be a good idea to send it to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bottomless-portafilter-conversion_W0QQitemZ160237038941QQihZ006QQcategoryZ38252QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
to remove the bottom?
The cost is $22 including the $7.00 back to me.
Thanks,
Monito
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I drilled mine out with a hole-saw bit on a regular hand drill. I think a 1 1/2" is the right size but I am going by memory. It is much easier if you have a drill press but not required.
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Since I never use my single shot portafilter would it be a good idea to send it to:
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/Bottomless-portafilter-conversion_W0QQitemZ160237038941QQihZ006QQcategoryZ38252QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]
to remove the bottom?
The cost is $22 including the $7.00 back to me.
Thanks,
Monito
Hey Monito ... if you are as mechanically challenged as I am that is certainly a good deal. If you are a mechanical guru like some people on this board then you may want to take the venture yourself.
So how good are you mechanically?
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with the shipping back n forth that conversion costs as much as the oem bottomless with spring n basket do at espressoparts for all barands.
Maybe drill yourself (not hard), or just buy a bottemless if you like it?
Felix
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So how good are you mechanically?
Very mechanically inclined. But I like perfect work...
with the shipping back n forth that conversion costs as much as the oem bottomless with spring n basket do at espressoparts for all barands.
Maybe drill yourself (not hard), or just buy a bottemless if you like it?
Felix
I guess I could and save some money, but I'll have to buy a filter and spring.
Monito
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naw, you won't have to buy that if you convert yours:p
If you are using it now, it definitely has a basket, and most likely a spring :p
Felix
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naw, you won't have to buy that if you convert yours:p
If you are using it now, it definitely has a basket, and most likely a spring :p
Felix
I was thinking on converting the single basket PF to a double. I could order the filter, spring and the anti-depression valve that is not working properly.
I also need the end of the steam wand that is missing, it currently have a froth maker (good for my wife, bad for me) attached to it.
I used some of that hot water for my sister in law's tea last night...it was HOT...
Thanks,
Monito
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I shaved one off with an angle grinder. Just pulled the basket, put the holder in a vise, and went at it for about 25 seconds with the angle grinder (Harbor Freight Tools, $9.99 on sale). Had to deburr it with a file, then popped the basket back in. Not pretty, but very functional.
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I shaved one off with an angle grinder. Just pulled the basket, put the holder in a vise, and went at it for about 25 seconds with the angle grinder (Harbor Freight Tools, $9.99 on sale). Had to deburr it with a file, then popped the basket back in. Not pretty, but very functional.
This is exactly what I was thinking of doing with mine...
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I shaved one off with an angle grinder. Just pulled the basket, put the holder in a vise, and went at it for about 25 seconds with the angle grinder (Harbor Freight Tools, $9.99 on sale). Had to deburr it with a file, then popped the basket back in. Not pretty, but very functional.
That was brutal...
Monito