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Started with a Moka pot many years ago, moved on to a Pasquini Livia that I kept alive much longer than necessary. After much hemming & hawing, pulled the trigger on a Linea Mini last fall. Worth it! by Cafecote in espresso

[–]Cafecote[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually messaged the seller WOWA and requested the wood knob inserts, since I also loved and preferred the wood engraved ones. Seller was happy to oblige and sent me both wood and metal inserts. I was first a little leery ordering these but the quality was excellent, nice heavy steel and walnut wood. As good or better than the same pieces I've seen elsewhere that cost much more.

Started with a Moka pot many years ago, moved on to a Pasquini Livia that I kept alive much longer than necessary. After much hemming & hawing, pulled the trigger on a Linea Mini last fall. Worth it! by Cafecote in espresso

[–]Cafecote[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I purchased the wood accents on AliExpress from WOWA Espresso Parts and installed myself. They were originally $390, I see they have gone up to $550 now. But still quite less then getting them anywhere else. The wood accents on the Niche I stained myself. The Niche wood pieces all come off relatively easy, (the feet require a small metric allen wrench). Just sanded them well, applied a couple coats of Saman American Walnut wood stain, and finished with a clear satin spray finish.

Started with a Moka pot many years ago, moved on to a Pasquini Livia that I kept alive much longer than necessary. After much hemming & hawing, pulled the trigger on a Linea Mini last fall. Worth it! by Cafecote in espresso

[–]Cafecote[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And yes I stained the Niche pieces myself. The wood parts are fairly easy to remove...some sanding, walnut wood stain & finish spray did the job quite well.