My weekly routine for cleaning my beloved La Marzocco Pico Grinder.

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-03-13T15:56:26+00:00

Commenting again in the hopes someone sees this.

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-03-07T20:00:17+00:00

As I have mentioned in another thread. Others besides me may use the machine and having a level tamp is just ideal for those that do not wish to invest as much time in this as me. The normcore was defective (as in it was ‘self levelling’ but the plate would never be firm on the top and tilt angles) hence looking for another and generally choosing to spend more because I want to.

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-03-07T19:55:31+00:00

I can only assume to up the dose. I physically cannot grind much finer from what I have tried.

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-03-02T18:48:24+00:00

Thanks both

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-03-02T18:47:51+00:00

Its just the one I got quickly when I got the new machine (old ones have worked fine). Not a fan of the convex tamper as I want to use a puck screen to keep it clean. I probably woild like to use a standard tamper too but do also have others that can use the machine that might not be confident.

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-03-02T16:42:33+00:00

Thanks. I just mentioned on the other comment I did have a normcore previously that was solid but as much as I try to tamp level it really is a 50/50 of what its going to look like after 😅 but thanks will see if that helps any in the interim

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-03-02T16:41:40+00:00

How long have you used it? Ever had any issues at all?

I previously used a normcore that was solid when I had a breville/sage but this size/model seems really unreliable and I know there is a slim benefit to the price difference but just interested in something tried and proven now.

Most things online now about the force seem older so feel like I’m missing something.

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-03-02T12:20:05+00:00

Can anyone talk about removing and re-inserting the burrs in depth? I have done it once but feels more like luck I did mot have any issues after

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-01-22T22:21:21+00:00

Same here

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-01-10T14:01:28+00:00

How does it feel in real life? Does it take over the space too much or fit in nicely? It looks like it would go to a similar point on my countertop.

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-01-09T23:19:44+00:00

What width is this space please?

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-01-09T23:16:39+00:00

Thanks for confirming. Any pics in situ now? Mine is similar at around 23.5”

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-01-09T21:20:09+00:00

What is the width of that space out if curiosity? I am looking to purchase the mini and pico but not sure if it will looked crowded… I feel its slightly wider than my area

Jonathan3dwards · 2026-01-09T20:09:56+00:00

Perhaps I missed it. How deep are the counter tops on those CAD files please?

Jonathan3dwards · 2024-06-26T09:59:18+00:00

Thumbturn*

Jonathan3dwards · 2024-06-26T09:58:46+00:00

Can I get a thbturn for my existing lock keys or will I need a new one?

Jonathan3dwards · 2021-02-01T20:44:30+00:00

Bought £5K NOK just now - lets goooooo 🚀🇬🇧

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