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Nostalgia75
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Posted Sat Jun 23, 2007, 6:37pm Subject: Modding my brand new Vetrano!

But not in the way you might think... This is one sexy machine, but I thought it needed that certain...je ne sais quoi. (Click for larger image)

Nostalgia75
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Posted Sat Jun 23, 2007, 6:39pm Subject: Re: Modding my brand new Vetrano!

And now it's super-sexy :) The wood is bocote. I haven't put any finish on them yet, but I wanted to test the fit and couldn't resist snapping a few pictures. Once I figure out a good way to mount the handles for the steam and water knobs I'll be replacing those, too. -Joe (Click for larger image)

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Posted Sat Jun 23, 2007, 6:53pm Subject: Re: Modding my brand new Vetrano!

Cool. Are you going to organise a matching tamper and knockbox, too?

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Posted Mon Jun 25, 2007, 7:21am Subject: Re: Modding my brand new Vetrano!

what a nice touch, well done. I really do like my vetrano (as is), about 6 months old now. pairs up nicely with my mazer mini grinder. I can't say enough about chriscoffee.com, the very best supplier imo. I am not associated with chris coffee, just a proud customer. again, anice mod to your machine.

Nostalgia75
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Posted Sat Jun 30, 2007, 11:07am
Subject: Re: Modding my brand new Vetrano!

Luca Said:

Cool. Are you going to organise a matching tamper and knockbox, too?

Posted June 23, 2007 link

Well, I like my Grindenstein too much to dump it as a knockbox, but I did turn a tamper from Texas mesquite. It's a nice coffee colored wood :)

-Joe

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Viewer
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Posted Mon Jul 2, 2007, 8:46am Subject: Re: Modding my brand new Vetrano!

Fantastic. Wish I had that talent. The wood on the Elektra almost conviced me to get that rather than the Vetrano. Do you think the steam and water knobs can be replaced as well?

Nostalgia75
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Posted Mon Jul 2, 2007, 2:12pm
Subject: Re: Modding my brand new Vetrano!

Viewer Said:

Do you think the steam and water knobs can be replaced as well?

Posted July 2, 2007 link

Thanks! Yes, but I'll have to either destroy my existing ones or order a pair to ruin.

The design of the steam/water valves requires a 2-piece design, so it'd be a lot easier if I could re-use the brass insert in the existing knobs.

-Joe

Jas1612
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Posted Sat Mar 29, 2008, 4:06am Subject: Re: Modding my brand new Vetrano!

Very nice, I just received my Vetrano last week. That is something I'm considering as well. My birthday is coming up. Hint Hint. Just kidding!

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