DavecUK I’m even more in awe of those who can put it back together again… 😉

And yet more so still if they don’t have a small collection of miscellaneous nuts and bolts, and a component or device or two they’re not even sure of the purpose of, left over.

If you ever “help” a friend with such a project, you could (and I would never do this, of course 😉 ) take an odd widget or doodad with you from something completely different, and sneak it into the pile when they’re not looking. The expression of bemusement when they find it can be priceless …. I imagine. 😁

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      Yes, no problem.

      I’ll take a few pictures during the process and may do a restoration thread.

          DavecUK I walked into that one didn’t I? Yes, so much more respect to those who can put them back together again.

          Norvin Thank you it would be fascinating to see the project progress.

              I would definitely love to see a story board as it goes back together, not only very interesting, but a useful reference to others attempting similar work.

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                DavecUK I would definitely love to see a story board as it goes back together, not only very interesting, but a useful reference to others attempting similar work.

                I would love to see a thread dedicated to the rebuild project. I’ve often thought about buying an old Classic or Silvia to restore and fit out with PID, etc, just to fight off the boredom some days!

                  This dropped through the letterbox yesterday; Portafilter gasket and grouphead to boiler gasket for my Europiccola. Also a torx bit to get the base off if ever I need to.

                  OK it wasn’t exactly today, but I got a bag of Kabira Ethiopia natural from Django (I know naturals might be a bit ‘marmite’ but I love em!)

                  I haven’t figured out how to do pictures on this forum without overloading the flux capacitor yet.

                    DavecUK 2007 believe it or not! I hope it’s as well look after on the inside - plan on doing a major service on her over the Xmas period, and hopefully making some drinkable espressos!

                      A new puck rake to try out. El cheapo from Ali Express, but surprisingly good quality.

                        milk frothing thermometer! my tender hands just cant cope past 135…. lol…