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Grind setting change with basket diameter, at constant 1:2 ratio, 9bar, 30s
I used 4 baskets with different diameter to test the grind size adjustment. I kept all other variables constant, like flow rate, pressure and time of shot. Some things of note: My 50mm basket is a high flow version - more on that later. 58mm basket is an IMS compeition 46mm is my GRAPH 36mm is a prototype made be me Please note, I have shown inside diameter of the basket - 36mm, 46mm, 50mm (aka 49 in the La Pavoni world where dimension was based on the tamper rather than ID),
Max Wehebrink
2 days ago2 min read
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Some machines trialed as part of development
This basket should fit most 58mm machines. If your machine uses a standard 58mm basket and is used at the recommended doses, it should...
Max Wehebrink
May 91 min read
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A shout out from Lance!!!
So stoked to have a shout out from Lance Hedrick. WOW. Go to minute 7:32.
Max Wehebrink
May 91 min read
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Family Photo
awwww Bringing the samples together for the first time.
Max Wehebrink
May 91 min read
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First prototypes
After 3 years of designing my own manual coffee press as a hobby, I did some comparisons to other machines and noticed that a Flair Pro...
Max Wehebrink
May 91 min read
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QC of parts
Fine adjustment ahead of manufacturing run. Tamper base plate dimension 45.8mm +-0.1mm. And fit of the funnel for minimal gap ~0.25mm.
Max Wehebrink
May 91 min read
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On April 13, the first 58:46mm basket is born
I received the first sample from manufacturing. This first sample had more rounded edge at the base of the basket to help the material...
Max Wehebrink
May 91 min read
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Fun with a microscope
I took some microscope images of stamped and lasered baskets. quite interesting to see the different approaches Top row, left to right -...
Max Wehebrink
Apr 291 min read
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