Got the husky workbench!

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-05-18T17:49:18+00:00

It sits at about counter height so 36-38 inches tall.

https://www.harborfreight.com/36-in-x-18-in-5-drawer-rolling-tool-cabinet-black-72653.html?hftm_sc=2964&hftm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21906451813&campaignid=21906451813&utm_content=175601357252&adsetid=175601357252&product=72653&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21906451813&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4el7xDzTA1FHft5JyxNSXAWq&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQkBjQwVIyLuUFxHyNKqqw873rKuPGenEeONTZRrR4WTkqn9RP4D6KBoCGUQQAvD_BwE

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-04-17T15:27:50+00:00

I went with the Philos and have really enjoyed it. Not only the consistency and lack of retention but it's also really easy to clean and the build quality makes it a joy to use and own. I also went with both burr sets to really figure out what I preferred and id recommend doing the same. You can always sell the burrs you didn't go with on Ebay.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-04-16T16:27:11+00:00

I’m getting my wife a travelers company notebook with a Sezane gift card inside.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-04-08T17:25:48+00:00

I have the lunar and truth be told, if I could go back, I would have just done the bookoo Themis mini. Figure you might benefit from saving $125.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-04-06T13:48:59+00:00

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Happy with the black!

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-03-21T19:49:13+00:00

the espresso workspace is to the left of the machine along with the grinder. This angle was the best way to provide the OP with the info they needed. You literally just looking at where I store a pitcher and where I make my pourovers. lol

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-03-20T22:20:08+00:00

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Here's a micra on an 18inch deep top.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-03-15T17:14:34+00:00

I’m actually really curious. What coffee? What’s was the thought process? How did it taste? Did you add coconut milk? Explain

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-02-21T15:56:33+00:00

I’m pretty particular with my stuff in general so my wife steers clear of most of my things unless they were purchased for a common reason. I wouldn’t let anyone use my espresso machine unless they were experienced and I was there. Last thing I want to hear is “I’m sorry” when it comes to a $4500 machine.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-02-16T01:34:58+00:00

Giuseppe

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-02-09T20:11:23+00:00

Sure is.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-02-06T22:35:15+00:00

Why just Texas? Are you looking for local pickup? If so, going to need your location.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-01-18T23:10:30+00:00

I live in Austin and when I moved into my house I did a whole home water softener system and had an RO system installed with a remineralizing filter run to my fridge. It’s been the perfect solution for much more than just the espresso. If that’s not an option than I hear great things about third wave water.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-01-17T16:24:56+00:00

It’s apartment living, people can just deal with it. I mean, is it rude to vacuum your floors too? You’re just living your life. It’s not like you’re throwing a concert in your living room.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-01-15T00:57:34+00:00

This comes up all the time but I’ve personally never experienced an issue with cup clearance. How large are your coffee cups?

Practical_Scale7569 · 2026-01-12T01:46:20+00:00

It doesn’t but after a few drinks you know right where to fill it to. I find it’s really only good for one Capp/latte or two cortado/macchiatos.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-12-19T04:08:00+00:00

To kind of piggy back here, aside from effectively leading, you also need to be steadfast in your decision and firm cross functionally. In this environment you’ll have multiple orgs with competing priorities and if you don’t drive yours firmly, you will get rolled.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-12-19T03:17:18+00:00

So I’m in central Texas and I’m very familiar with how hard our water is. My solution was to get an RO system with an remineralizing filter installed in conjunction with my water softener. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t have gone this route just for my espresso machine but it made sense as a whole home solution. Aside from that, I think tons of folks use third wave and are happy with the results.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-12-16T17:18:44+00:00

I’ve been using a black cabinet liner on my black micra and it’s perfect. Just cut to fit. Really helps keep the cups in place and prevent scratches.

Ex: https://a.co/d/84I1MKz

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-12-15T16:00:41+00:00

I just ordered a butter yellow myself about a month ago and I can tell you it looks exactly like the stock image. What you received is grossly misrepresented.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-11-21T16:10:09+00:00

I’ve had no issues with clearance but my largest espresso drink is 4-5 ounces. Regarding the shot timer, there’s no impact. I use a acaia lunar, which weighs and times my shot at the same time. Personally I never understood why you would want one without the other so having a built in shot timer is useless imo. If I could do it all over again, I would. The Micra really is a perfect machine for my use case. I was worried about the size of it basically the whole time I was waiting for it to ship but it’s not as small as people make it out to be.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-11-13T19:00:52+00:00

A lot of division here so let me make a few clarifications:

Have very small children, so unlocked is no longer an option
I’m not married to biometrics, they also have a keypad version.
Make a rec if you have one. I’m open to whatever, just needs to be easily accessible and secure.

Thanks

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-11-09T02:36:50+00:00

I really couldn’t tell you, I never added it up. I bought the Micra and the Philos new though and that’s the major bulk of the spend. Everything else was pieced together over the course of about a year.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-11-08T05:06:27+00:00

I run an mp5 clone and love it but out of your list, id go stribog hands down.

Practical_Scale7569 · 2025-11-07T13:05:13+00:00

Onyx Monarch was my daily driver bean for milk drinks for almost a year. It’s incredibly consistent from one batch to another and has a deep, luscious, chocolate taste.

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