Recent content by seagiant

Hi, Years ago, I took a 3 day Seminar on Machine Scraping... The Teacher had a few tools he wanted to sale. Bought this Level just to have it, as it was a good deal. The bottom was scrapped by the Owners Brother, who was a full time Pro Scraper!

Hi, This^^^ As stated, those were made for scraping/machine reconditioning, to my mind?

Hi, Thanks, good info, but not seeing the mess problem yet with mine, but... Looked at the Burr Upgrade and don't see any reason at this time, to do it... Very happy with the grind, I'm getting!

Hi, As long as you are happy, that is all that matters... I think you can go down the "Coffee Rabbit Hole", as far as you want!

Hi, As a sort of "After Action Report"... I bought some Jamaican Medium Roast Beans, and ground them at a coarser 10 setting on the Baratza... This is more optimum for Mocha Pot, as the water pressure is much lower than a higher pressure Expresso Machine... (finer grind) Made an...

Hi, You have a well liked, real Burr Grinder, so I see no problem. (my opinion) I looked at the Cuisinart also, and as I said it is very well regarded. I just like to be able to work on things myself, and like Baratza's philosophy of repair it, instead of pitch it! The Encore, can...

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Hi, Thanks, from my research, the Encore is considered the best bang for the buck, real Burr Grinder... That includes, quality of build, repair ability, parts availability, customer service, and support! Baratza, will also completely rebuild these if wanted or needed... With ALL of...

Hi, Thanks, I forgot to mention, my used Grinder, was missing a couple of small parts... A Detent that gives you the "click", when you change the grind setting and a Grommet Sleeve for one of the motor assembly bolts... Called Baratza and they are sending them for free! Not that...

Hi, Going back to Whole Bean Coffee,for my Mocha Pot, Cafe Con Leche, habit... Decided to up my Game with a real "Burr" Grinder instead of a slicer or chopper, so to speak! After days of looking seems the best budget real Grinder, was the Baratza Encore Grinder for $150 new... Did not...

Hi, My Starrett Vise, made by Athol!

Hi, I have a KETIPED Angle Arm Knife Sharpener... Comes with OEM AO Stones with 3 after market Diamond Stones. I will take $75 SHIPPED CONUS... Paid by USPS Money Order...

Hi, Picked this up for $25 on FBM an hour away. Seems the Cent. Brake is missing, Motor runs fine and even tested under load. Is an Emerson Electric, Model C4BYZFT-241 1.5 HP Tearing this down will replace oldbearings and cleam motor and make a cover for the end of the Motor where...

Hi, Well, wired in the switch, and put on a belt, and she is pretty much done. Still have to sharpen the knives, and set/tune, for actual cutting. Quite the difference from when I brought it home!!!

Hi, In the process of rebuilding my 1960's Toolkraft 6X48 Sander. It will have a 1 HP Motor!