kenironside Posted October 12, 2017 Share HI Grebel, Beautiful, I'm definitely interested, stainless, and I'll give you a dimension for my VST baskets. Regards, Ken58.4mm, flat bottom. Let me have your bank details, ken AT kenironside.co.za Aramex are a great courier option. Regards, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted October 12, 2017 Share 58.4mm, flat bottom. Let me have your bank details, ken AT kenironside.co.za Aramex are a great courier option. Regards, Ken Thanks Ken. Will give you a shout as soon at it is ready. I only have the two samples so I need to order some blanks quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted October 12, 2017 Share Oh wow that is sexy. Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateChat Posted October 12, 2017 Share Awesome stuff greibel! I might be in for one, but not right now. Was keen to add some wood accents to my machine as well but it's quite pricey, you ever consider something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted October 12, 2017 Share Awesome stuff greibel! I might be in for one, but not right now. Was keen to add some wood accents to my machine as well but it's quite pricey, you ever consider something like that? Thanks mate. If you are talking about panels then you should go ask on the woodworking thread. Some talented guys there. If you want round knobs or something turned up in a lathe, I am sure I could help NateChat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateChat Posted October 12, 2017 Share Thanks mate. If you are talking about panels then you should go ask on the woodworking thread. Some talented guys there. If you want round knobs or something turned up in a lathe, I am sure I could help have you seen sprechts work on insta. I'm keen to just start with a steam lever and top cap. Will PM you. Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted October 12, 2017 Share have you seen sprechts work on insta. I'm keen to just start with a steam lever and top cap. Will PM you. That does look interesting! The round stuff is doable, however the flat stuff may be more of a challenge with the equipment that I have available unfortunately. NateChat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 12, 2017 Share Right chaps, had a gap this weekend and machined up 2 tampers. Both are still at 59dia waiting for final machining details. The straight edge height is currently 10mm (Will increase slightly once I finish the diameter. Can also be adjusted by machining some material off of desired. Brass ring is solid with a diameter of 25mm. Looking at supplying 3 rings per unit so that handle height can be adjusted to suit your hand, Effectively allowing for 15mm of adjustment. Handle is Tamboti and hasn't been treated yet. Will be done with Danish oil if I can get my hands on some. Over all diameter of the handle is around 35mm and it fits nicely into your hands with your fingers just putting pressure of the base to stabilize it while tamping. Current options are 304 Stainless steel and T6 series aluminium. Stainless: 20171011_155029.jpg Aluminium: 20171011_155041.jpg For the weight weenies: 20171011_155227.jpg 20171011_155241.jpg Would the preference be stainless or aluminium? Price point will initially be around the R500 mark as an introductory offer.Stainless for me.. and I must apologise - I forgot completely... Will get on it in the am. Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 15, 2017 Share Thanks Ken. Will give you a shout as soon at it is ready. I only have the two samples so I need to order some blanks quick.58.5 should work for me - could maybe go a bit bigger but I suspect it will get stuck with small misalignment when tamping. Pm me some dets and let me square you soonest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted October 17, 2017 Share Right, so far it's three tampers. Ken @ 58.4V12 @ 58.5Meezo @ To be confirmed Just waiting for the blanks to arrive and will get cracking. I will PM you as soon as they are ready for delivery. V12man and the nerd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawoke Posted October 17, 2017 Share We use to have the Jira machines at work. After a while it does taste funny (office wasn't good on maintenance I guess) but even on the best of days... it didn't beat an ordinary plunger-coffee ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted October 17, 2017 Share Right, so far it's three tampers. Ken @ 58.4V12 @ 58.5Meezo @ To be confirmed Just waiting for the blanks to arrive and will get cracking. I will PM you as soon as they are ready for delivery.I’ll also take one. Probably the same as V12 size wise will confirm tho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted October 18, 2017 Share What do you guys think about these micro coffee roasting machines that are popping up in coffee shops every where, some aren't much bigger than a desktop computer tower. If the operator knows his stuff and has good beans can they produce good coffee? I'm sure the old cooking adages apply, consistency of temperature, even temps throughout the roaster etc, things that often aren't always feasible or possible in small diy type cooking machines running small batches but I'm not sure if that has as much affect in coffee roasting or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted October 18, 2017 Share What do you guys think about these micro coffee roasting machines that are popping up in coffee shops every where, some aren't much bigger than a desktop computer tower. If the operator knows his stuff and has good beans can they produce good coffee? I'm sure the old cooking adages apply, consistency of temperature, even temps throughout the roaster etc, things that often aren't always feasible or possible in small diy type cooking machines running small batches but I'm not sure if that has as much affect in coffee roasting or not. I've been lusting over a table top roaster for ages... Been using a modified popcorn popper with some success! Time in, temp and time out are the important factors, what the proper roasters give you is consistency which I struggle with using the popper... Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Right, so far it's three tampers. Ken @ 58.4V12 @ 58.5Meezo @ To be confirmed Just waiting for the blanks to arrive and will get cracking. I will PM you as soon as they are ready for delivery. Guys how did you measure up?i get 58.something but struggled to get exactly. string then check with a ruler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted October 18, 2017 Share Guys how did you measure up?i get 58.something but struggled to get exactly. string then check with a ruler Either use a vernier (Not a plastic vernier...) or a telescopic gauge and then mic it. If you use a piece of string and a ruler I might be able to knock something up for you with a file and a hammer Edit: measure the basket and then allow for your preferred tolerance Edited October 18, 2017 by Grebel Meezo and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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