Thanks a ton. I'm gonna give it a shot. I'll probably order a base and thread tomorrow and check out Auto Zone or something.
I tried going to Auto Zone's website, and they had something that looks pretty identical to the skull handle I've been looking for. I wouldn't be surprised if Espresso Parts used these shift knobs...
There are some variants of it, but for the most part, this one seems to fit the bill. The only thing is, do you know if Espresso Parts would be willing to sell me some black bezel rings? They only have brass colored rings, but I don't think brass would go well with the silver.
BTW I was surfing the net for shift knobs, and check this one out. Looks super sweet, but I doubt it would make sense on a tamper, just because the bottom is pretty wide. I don't know how it would screw on to a tamper piston... it might look weird, right? Also, it looks like something you mold on to your stick... I don't see anything for threading, at least from the pictures available.
Also let me know how you think this gun barrel style shift knob would work on an EP tamper... I like it, but it probably won't work, simply because it seems to have a triple polished chrome finish, whereas the EP tamper pistons aren't polished.
Actually I think we are looking for people right now. Either come by the shop and ask for me or there's an online app on our web page. I'm usually at the shop from open to 3-4pm most days. Or you can just gimme a call and we'll figure something out 702-677-0063.
Hey! We're open til 1030 everyday. U should come by during the day, when im there, tho! The past couple weeks have been fun, met 3 BXers at the cafe! Im off Fridays n Sundays -- other than that im always there during the daytime!
i think... it's kind of official that... i'm never... ever going to iowan in the winter. thanks for sealing the deal or ruining it--whichever way you wanna look at it :)
thanks man...i didnt send my actual latte art, this is just a play...anyway, life is strange, work is hard, specially for baristi, im happy to have my own shop so i can train, taste, change, learn, whatever...in any other case, ill be very sad...all the best to you, and dont lose faith...every espresso is a part of your soul...
Thanks for your comment in the Alder-Wood Roast discussion. It is deinitely an
experience unique to other coffees. One that baristi like to experiment witth.
Nice page. Ya I just checked it out that night after you mentioned it, and it looks really great. I think it will be a valuable learning, discussion, and community tool for my barista skills and managing style. Thanks for the help!
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Thanks, I'm gonna purchase the tamper piston and thread first. And then I guess I'll make a trip to Auto Zone and see what happens.
Interesting, I don't see any screw holes on the tamper base threads... do you need to drill them on or something?
Thanks a ton. I'm gonna give it a shot. I'll probably order a base and thread tomorrow and check out Auto Zone or something.
I tried going to Auto Zone's website, and they had something that looks pretty identical to the skull handle I've been looking for. I wouldn't be surprised if Espresso Parts used these shift knobs...
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Bell-Chrome-skull-shift-knob/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=197188
There are some variants of it, but for the most part, this one seems to fit the bill. The only thing is, do you know if Espresso Parts would be willing to sell me some black bezel rings? They only have brass colored rings, but I don't think brass would go well with the silver.
BTW I was surfing the net for shift knobs, and check this one out. Looks super sweet, but I doubt it would make sense on a tamper, just because the bottom is pretty wide. I don't know how it would screw on to a tamper piston... it might look weird, right? Also, it looks like something you mold on to your stick... I don't see anything for threading, at least from the pictures available.
http://www.evo-r.net/product/Ti-knob/index.htm
Also, I was looking at some bullet shift knobs, and I thought it would be really sick if there was a shift knob for Bullet Bill.
http://www.mariowiki.com/images/thumb/e/e6/BulletBillWii.png/200px-BulletBillWii.png
Also let me know how you think this gun barrel style shift knob would work on an EP tamper... I like it, but it probably won't work, simply because it seems to have a triple polished chrome finish, whereas the EP tamper pistons aren't polished.
http://www.streetflame.com/product_info.php?products_id=252&osCsid=c5223b6d052a3ec2266799d136db49f8
Will shift knobs fit in the tamper piston? That would be pretty amazing...
Hi Cedric, there are the few cafe's in Kuala Lumpur : Fat Spoon @ Damansara Uotown, Departure Lounge @ Damansara Uptown, Joseph Kitchen @ UOA Bangsar.
In Pulau Pinang, you can try at Lighthouse Cafe @ Jalan Logan.
When is the exactly you drop by...........
experience unique to other coffees. One that baristi like to experiment witth.
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