Decided it was time to get a real one. It's relatively small & simple but should produce good espresso once I learn how to use it!
Bought in 1997 from a coffee shop in Louisville CO. The shop bought it used and this thing could be 50+ years old. Anyone have any idea who the manufacturer is and where I can get parts?
And the answer is...it is an Astoria which is a rebranded version of a Made In Italy Mazzer Super Jolly.
Took a look outside and it finally happened...one of the large limbs from a pecan tree broke which is not something I wanted to deal with in mid summer.
Adding a bit of data to Laura's rust removing experiment ( original here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPaFv2FLDKI ) I took a few very rusted Harbor Freight tools and submerged them in Aldi 5% white vinegar for ~19 hours. After 2 hours they were substantially cleared but I let them soak for ~19...rinsed them and put them out to dry. They are not as clean as I initially though BUT if I use a wire brush or wire wheel on them for a few minutes they should be good. I probably should have let them go for 48 hours...Laura used 10% vinegar. Another approach would be to bring the solution to boiling which would probably increase the activity of the acid...before and after below:
Getting ready for another crazy flu season...hope it's not BUT it's best to prepare AND my cooking skills being what they are I can't live without
