From the Archives: Faema 1g

New resto!

This old timer snuck into the workshop this week for a full restoration.. a 1957 La Cimbali Macinadosetore. Its not quite complete so there will be a fair bit of fabrication required to bring it back to factory spec..

From The Archives: Faema 1g

From The Archives: Faema 2g

This was a build carried out for a local cycle shop Kiwivelo Cycles in Auckland. Visually, it's definitely our most out there build, using Kiwivelo's signature burnt orange and electric blue it holds its own for sure.

Limited release hybrid..

Next in for the rebuild is something a bit different.. featuring B61 gradual infusion groups with mechanical solenoids (lever actuated), this hybrid should turn out a pretty special coffee! Will give a full mechanical run down once its stripped down.. stay tuned.

1957 Faema Urania in for full restoration

We'll be restoring this beautiful machine to its former glory over the next few months. And with the few tweaks behind the scenes, it should put all the 'replicas' out these days in their place..

Obel Refurb..

..is back from the polishers and on the test bench - and this old beast goes hard! Now we just need to sort the handle cradle and shes on the shelf.

Conti Club update

With the steam brackets chopped back and relocated valve housings, the frame and pump housing have been colour coded black to keep them nice and stealthy. The boiler has been given Jacks polishing treatment and is now in for a mock up fitment before mapping out the new pipes.

Skinned!

The Obel is back from the acid dippers.. Now off to Jack's for polishing!

Obel EB in for the Machine treatment

This Obel EB (sometimes badged Carimali, Pavoni, Bezzera and a few others) is in for some Machine styling. Although we're tempted to keep the mustard, its off to the acid bath..

Conti Club single group in the build

This little one's up for a full re-think.. will keep updating in the coming weeks

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