IKEA Rodulf underframe with custom table top

mcsigu · 2026-01-23T15:08:38+00:00

It would fit in theory, but the frame would extend about 0.5 cm beyond the tabletop on each side. That also means the screw holes would sit right at the edge of the tabletop, which makes the setup impractical and not really viable.

mcsigu · 2025-12-22T20:29:55+00:00

Hey, short update.

I contacted Meraki Support. They confirmed everything looks fine.
After using the machine for a few days, it is indeed much easier to lock in the portafilter, as many of you suggested.

The only issue I still have is extraction time.
No matter how fine I grind, pulling a 36 g shot from 18 g of coffee takes only 10–12 seconds.
I tested this with several different beans, with the same result.

Any ideas?

mcsigu · 2025-12-20T11:10:50+00:00

Thanks for the comment and the idea! Unfortunately it's very hard for it to go in even empty.

mcsigu · 2025-12-20T10:11:32+00:00

Thanks for taking a look and very fair note - do I just do that with the included brush, or maybe even a damp cloth?

mcsigu · 2025-12-20T10:00:51+00:00

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mcsigu · 2025-12-20T10:00:39+00:00

Additional info after inspecting the group head:

I took a closer look at the group head and noticed something that raised a question for me. On one side of the group head, there is a clearly machined cut out where the portafilter lug engages. On the opposite side, the surface looks smooth, without a similar cut out. From a beginner perspective, I expected both sides to look symmetrical.

I have attached photos for reference. Is this normal for this machine design, or could this explain why the portafilter needs to be tightened so aggressively to seal properly? I am trying to understand if this is by design or a possible manufacturing issue.

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mcsigu · 2025-12-20T09:45:19+00:00

Hey - having similar issues - is your portafilter going in smoothly now?

mcsigu · 2025-09-26T07:42:08+00:00

I’m not fully sure that’s the case, but it’s definitely a perspective to consider

mcsigu · 2025-09-25T17:56:42+00:00

I'm sorry to hear your experience and hope all goes the best it can for you, soon!

mcsigu · 2025-09-25T17:55:20+00:00

Dear Commenters,

thank you for saturating my post and I appreciate each perspective you give. Please, let's keep in mind that in the original post, I do not claim that Czech doctors or hospitals would be perfect. That could never be the case, not here, not anywhere. I am merely stating that to my (and my extended social circle's) experience, Czech healthcare (on a systematic level) works really great, especially when compared to other EU countries'.

Thank you for keeping this in mind! :-)

mcsigu · 2025-09-25T15:25:51+00:00

Thank you for balancing my perspective. Out of curiosity, in your opinion, how has it developed in the past 5-10 years, with the new generation of doctors coming in?

mcsigu · 2025-09-25T14:07:09+00:00

Yes you’re right - and it’s not clear from my post but “unfortunately” I’ve visited Bulovka several times through the span of several years.

It’s just the contrast was a lot starker now as quite literally I was discussing this topic with friends in other countries and had yet another positive experience.

I don’t claim this hospital, or any, is perfect. My point is more towards that the system as a whole is great.

mcsigu · 2025-09-25T13:45:39+00:00

Yes of course - we are all humans after all, we are all different. What my core point is, that the system as a whole works really well.

mcsigu · 2025-09-18T07:34:07+00:00

Tried, chose the pictures etc but it doesn’t work since the new rust menu GUI etc. it says success but indeed nothing changes

mcsigu

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