The Gaggia Classic I own is an older model (the IEC power plug doesn’t have a ground) that I bought for less than half price used. And so far so good, it’s been a good appliance. I find I can make a couple of espressos a day with it and I’m happy. The problems come [...]
August 11, 2010
Brooks B.17 Narrow – Unboxing & Initial Review
Feels pretty good. Initially a little firm but seems to have broken in a bit already (less than 100 miles riding). I had ridden a B.17 Standard in Portland for a while but never really loved it, so far the Narrow seems to fit better. I purchased an Aardvark waterproof saddle cover from [...]
August 10, 2010
Stabilizing Spheres & Unflappable Flappers
Sometimes you need to isolate your holographic lasers from vibration or perhaps just your AC transformers and tubes on your home audio equipment. In either case, these Norborene (“Norsorex“) Stabilizing Spheres, also known as the “Happy Unhappy Balls“, are a fantastic deal. For $35 you get a package of 15 and if you cut them [...]
June 23, 2010
Unboxing & mini review of the Hario Ceramic Slim Coffee Mill
Unboxing the Hario Ceramic Slim Mill I received from Seattle Coffee Gear:
And as it turns out it works pretty darn well. It’s mostly plastic with a stainless steel shaft and a small ceramic burr set. My only gripe would be that with the plastic lid/cover off the handle seems to fit a little [...]
June 17, 2010
Automated Ripping Potential & that Vintage USB Typewriter
Went to Hive 76 for their open house night on Wednesday to check out the space. While I was there Jack Zylkin demoed his very cool Arduino based vintage typewriter > USB Keyboard hack, and it’s actually quite ingenious and cool. There are contact relays underneath the main typewriter carriage and he uses magnets for other registers and [...]
