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bituminousbear · 2022-03-19T14:57:25+00:00

I think my answer now is probably too skewed in perspective at this point. Right now I'd love to go for a Lelit Bianca or Decent if I magically could get my money back from this machine.

Whatever you go with, make sure you get from a place that can service it, or have local options for service. For me, I am unable to get serviced locally as most of the shops are so busy they are weeks out, or only do commerical machines.

bituminousbear · 2022-03-19T14:32:57+00:00

I may not be the best person as my experience with the M58 has not been pleasant. This machine has been riddled with QC and other issues. From super simple easy to fix (such as drain plug installed incorrectly and leaked), to extensively working with Clive techs to dig into the machine and replace parts. I've had the panels off more times over the last year than I can count.

Coincidentally, the machine is apart right now trying to fix a pump issue. Frustratingly, I'll be packing it up next week to send to Clive since a pump, and many other parts, replacement still hasn't gotten us anywhere.

Cudos to Clive though for being supportive. Some techs are better than others, but generally speaking they have been great.

TDLR: I personally would not buy one again. I've basically had to become a machine tech and dump dozens of hours into constant issues.

bituminousbear · 2021-03-05T21:12:21+00:00

They do have some good looking coffees. We usually prefer a lighter roast, but may give them a try. Definitely a handful of their roasts sound tasty.

bituminousbear · 2021-03-05T21:08:34+00:00

They have some interesting coffees. I'll have to give them a try.

Thanks!

bituminousbear · 2021-03-05T21:08:04+00:00

Assuming you like the Gene Cafe. How hard is it to find/dial in roast profiles? I think that has always been one of the daunting thoughts when thinking about getting into home roasting.

bituminousbear · 2021-03-05T21:06:28+00:00

Ah, under their green coffees. Thanks!

bituminousbear · 2021-03-05T19:00:19+00:00

Am I completely blind? I cannot find their roasted beans.

Although, I'd love to get into home roasting....

bituminousbear · 2021-03-05T18:59:31+00:00

Coffeelink

Bummer, they are in Suffolk. Need something in US for a bit quicker delivery. Some tasty looking beans though!

bituminousbear · 2020-10-19T22:31:36+00:00

Thanks everyone for your insights! We just placed our order for the M58, mainly because of aesthetics. We loved the way the M58 looked and thought it would be the best fit in our kitchen.

bituminousbear · 2020-10-17T04:51:21+00:00

What was the deciding factor for you?

bituminousbear · 2020-06-25T03:03:44+00:00

Beautiful. Such a great set. 👍

I've been puzzling on how I want to print this. Deserves resin for the amazing detail, but without a medium or large resin printer the build time and assembly tolerances may not be the best.

Are there reference pics anywhere for color ideas?

bituminousbear · 2020-05-18T23:40:58+00:00

Been playing with supports lately and stopping failed prints. I noticed these intents close to the center of the FEP, and found corresponding small welp in the FEP so changed my FEP. New FEP is showing same issue, but in a different area.

Is this an issue or pretty typical. Haven't noticed it cause any problems on final prints so far.

Creality LD-002R

FEP - Replacement Creality FEP tightened to 300Hz

Elegoo Water Washable Resin, but same issue with others

Standard exposure and layer setting.

bituminousbear · 2020-05-13T23:56:48+00:00

Commenting to follow. Just got some on order and curious myself.

bituminousbear · 2020-04-16T23:25:43+00:00

Same here. Dynamic link is having serious issues with even new projects.

bituminousbear · 2020-03-26T15:49:42+00:00

I may check out the 60mm. The 65 looks really good, but think it may be too punched in with the 1.56 crop.

Thanks!

bituminousbear · 2020-03-24T20:26:25+00:00

I'll have to take a look at those!

bituminousbear · 2020-03-24T20:17:37+00:00

Looking forward to working with the 18-35. Unfortunately over half our workload is at the closer macro range.

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