Bottomless Portafilter - Instructions on how to make one

[stuffbuff]

Just thought some of you might be interested in making your own Bottomless Portafilter, this has instructions:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4714017_bottomless-portafilter-espresso-machine.html

 

[Alun_evans]

Thanks for the post stuffbuff. I have just got back from NZ where I heard stories of barista (in the good old kiwi way) using hack saws to make naked PF's, This method of yours is sure a heck of a lot easier and IMHO would produce a much straighter result!

 

[CCafe]

Well I guess I feel like I might have made mine with a little overkill involved then. I just stopped by the local Iron works and had one of their guys plasma torch the bottom off. Took about 15 seconds. Then we just walked over to a small drum type sander and cleaned up the bottom of all the sharp edges. Cost: $0.00 they felt I was the one being cheated if they charged for such a little job.

 

[stuffbuff]

Well I guess I feel like I might have made mine with a little overkill involved then. I just stopped by the local Iron works and had one of their guys plasma torch the bottom off. Took about 15 seconds. Then we just walked over to a small drum type sander and cleaned up the bottom of all the sharp edges. Cost: $0.00 they felt I was the one being cheated if they charged for such a little job.

Free - Now that's a good deal! :wink:

 

[thewilliams1]

Have you abandoned using regular portafilters all together? How noticeable is the taste difference?

Surely it cant be that noticeable??

 

[CCafe]

It's not unless your not cleaning your portafilters out.

 

[thewilliams1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px7NTc9g_ds&NR=1

It would seem.. unless we are looking at a little movie magic.. that even the consistancy of the crema and overall color of the espresso is affected.