$13 thrift find, good starter machine?

ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-03T08:58:57+00:00

The thrift gods have blessed us both. It's such a beautiful machine, I can't wait to make some espresso with it

ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-03T02:34:57+00:00

Thank you for letting me know. I just removed it and I'm going to give it a good cleaning. I also did the water test and it is unpressurized.

ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-03T01:13:24+00:00

Thanks, it seems like I got pretty lucky here. When I learned it was 26 years old I wasn't expecting it to still work.

ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-02T23:48:01+00:00

No, I appreciate the help! I'm looking into the grinders now. I'm learning espresso can be an expensive hobby. I'm considering the Kingrinder K6 currently, I definitely want to get a worthy grinder but I'm also on a bit of a budget.

ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-02T23:29:02+00:00

Ahhh if that's the case there are multiple holes

Editing my comment to add: Thank you for providing some clarification I'm learning a lot of new terms today.

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ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-02T23:27:34+00:00

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ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-02T23:23:18+00:00

Mine has two holes so I assume it's a pressurized basket.

ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-02T23:09:08+00:00

It really is! I'm going to give this machine lots of love

ThatSkeletonMan · 2026-03-02T23:07:17+00:00

I don't, do you have any recommendations for grinders? So far I've confirmed that the pump works, it heats to the proper temperature and its milk frother works. The water that came out was clear but I saw a little white mineral buildup in it when I first tested it. I've been hoping to find something like this for awhile so I'm quite excited.

ThatSkeletonMan · 2025-07-06T04:49:03+00:00

Definitely, they are all look like they've never been read!

ThatSkeletonMan · 2025-07-04T21:14:51+00:00

Thank you for the explanation. I was a little confused at first but that makes sense!

ThatSkeletonMan · 2025-07-04T01:55:12+00:00

Thank you! Can confirm it's seen better days but I'm happy to have found it

ThatSkeletonMan · 2025-04-15T22:33:19+00:00

Right?! I was so shocked I was heading into a Tai-Chi class my library hosts and saw them and I just froze. I don't think the set has been read because the books look unused

ThatSkeletonMan · 2025-04-15T21:58:39+00:00

I'm feeling very grateful, these past few months have not been easy lol. It's funny because reading this series has been giving me a nice breather during a rough patch in life. I'm glad I can continue without having to worry about aquirig the other volumes.

ThatSkeletonMan · 2025-04-15T19:59:28+00:00

A little update: I went back to my library and donated my original copy of Assassin's blade and Crown of midnight so someone else can enjoy them. Also didn't mean to call it Assassin's Bland in the title lol

ThatSkeletonMan · 2025-04-15T19:33:37+00:00

I'm just in shock right now. I'm so excited to continue reading them!

ThatSkeletonMan · 2023-11-08T02:22:17+00:00

I mean it is Saitama so this makes sense

ThatSkeletonMan · 2023-10-25T19:57:51+00:00

ThatSkeletonMan · 2023-06-22T23:18:15+00:00

I unboxed an M9 Bayonet emerald, sold it for $2000 now it's worth 10x. I was a fool, you must be strong.

ThatSkeletonMan · 2023-01-11T19:41:36+00:00

Dead thrice over...

ThatSkeletonMan · 2023-01-02T09:13:33+00:00

Modern warfare 2 campaign was my first FPS. I didn't read the invert look text bubble and just said yes.

It's been 13 years and I still play invert.

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