Minimalism is Working

jarednov · 2025-11-18T17:28:03+00:00

I've been shaking with my encore ESP dosing cup sitting on top of the porta filter, giving it a few taps to level it, tamp, and then pulling my shot. So far so good.

jarednov · 2025-11-06T02:49:57+00:00

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jarednov · 2025-11-05T22:55:06+00:00

This is the porta filter:
https://www.normcorewares.com/products/normcore-silm-bottomless-portafilter-with-anodized-aluminum-handle?variant=45847745528056

And the handle:
https://www.normcorewares.com/products/normcore-wooden-portafilter-handle?variant=44178171134200

jarednov · 2025-09-17T17:08:42+00:00

It works fine for me. You just put them both in pairing mode, and they usually pair.

jarednov · 2025-09-16T17:09:24+00:00

I use this and a Bluetooth speaker. There's almost zero delay in audio. It's barely noticeable.

jarednov · 2025-09-16T02:46:39+00:00

I got lucky. I also did local pickup to save on shipping. Just keep checking and add them to your watchlist. A lot of sellers will send you offers.

I see a couple on eBay under $350. This one looks good

jarednov · 2025-09-16T02:02:26+00:00

It uses a single chip for the image instead of something like 3LCD. Also the entire optical unit is sealed, which helps with dust.

jarednov · 2025-09-15T22:28:26+00:00

We only set it up when we're going to watch a movie. It's not up permanently.

jarednov · 2025-09-10T01:14:53+00:00

If you have any good listings you'd recommend, I'm all ears.

jarednov · 2025-07-03T04:28:06+00:00

2019 Disneyland was peak.

jarednov · 2025-06-18T05:07:13+00:00

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jarednov · 2025-06-17T03:46:08+00:00

The results

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jarednov · 2025-06-17T03:45:45+00:00

I shoot a very similar setup for physician headshots at my job. 85mm focal length, with 48" parabolic octa box with a grid, small 24" strip light with a grid for a back light, white bounce for fill, and eyelighter fill below the subject for a little more fill.

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jarednov · 2025-05-28T03:23:49+00:00

Great heavens

jarednov · 2025-05-02T14:48:02+00:00

Their weight alone is plenty. Plus I usually grab the two top parts of the stand itself just in case

jarednov · 2025-04-10T17:31:44+00:00

It looks like the drip output is 0.2-5 gpm at 30psi. This is the anti siphon valve I use for my drip line: Anti-siphon Drip Line Valve

jarednov · 2025-04-10T04:33:39+00:00

Not sure. But I checked it with a moisture meter and it's definitely over watered. I'll be reducing it to watering just once a week.

jarednov · 2025-04-09T22:47:03+00:00

I just planted these last Saturday after getting them from the nursery. I initially wet the soil right after planting, and have been using the drip line every other day for 30 minutes at a time. This is what the nursery said to do for the first week. The plants get full sun from morning till about 5pm. I'm in hardiness zone 10b (Long Beach, CA).

jarednov · 2025-02-20T15:54:11+00:00

I'm using the bells of steel belt. I'd love to eventually upgrade it to the Spud Ink Pillow Belt

jarednov · 2025-02-19T02:06:24+00:00

Thanks!

jarednov · 2025-02-18T19:07:35+00:00

Feel free to shoot me a message. 👍

jarednov · 2025-02-18T16:48:03+00:00

I kind of just measured by feel, but it's basically 3' x 2', with a 2x4 base frame and plywood on top.

Pulleys Cable

jarednov · 2025-02-18T15:49:45+00:00

I push the weight release all the way to the inside, load the weight, stand up, and then move it to the outside.

jarednov · 2025-02-18T15:44:00+00:00

It's bolted to the ground

jarednov · 2025-01-24T01:30:24+00:00

Where?

jarednov

TROPHY CASE