December 15, 2011
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The overseas built Titan compressor that I had bought a couple years ago worked well when it worked, but when it quit, there wasn’t much I could do with it. Thankfully I didn’t pay a bundle for it – and … Continue reading
August 6, 2011
by Ray
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I finally got around to ordering a programming cable for my Yaesu Ft-7800 radio, and also bought the FTB7800 application from http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/. Using the FTB7800 application is a much simpler/easier means of setting up the radio, both configuring the radio as … Continue reading
July 7, 2010
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ArcGIS is an application from ESRI, made for the iPhone. It sports a fantastic looking interface, and maps are pretty quick to load up. And there are a pile of different map views you can shoose from – including various … Continue reading
April 26, 2009
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Well, not too impressed with that Waring WMK300 waffle maker that I bought. 3-4 months past its 1 year warranty, it died. Opening it up, I discovered melted wire insulation, and scorch marks on the bottom stainless steel cover. Although … Continue reading
July 27, 2008
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I was in Transcend yesterday picking up my weekly supply of beans, and was admiring a couple RB tampers with the Transcend logo on them. Then, while Andrew was preparing a couple of iced lattes for my daughter and I, … Continue reading
February 29, 2008
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In my attempts towards maximum consistency between shots, I ordered a digital weigh scale today. I plan on using it to try and calibrate the doser on my grinder, as well as determining (and controlling) exactly how much coffee I’m … Continue reading
February 1, 2008
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Well, my package arrived today – containing a new tamper, and frothing pitcher. After getting things washed up (and also thawed out – the box probably sat outside for at least a couple hours in -25C), I had to give … Continue reading
January 23, 2008
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I broke down and ordered a new tamper and a new frothing pitcher. The Espro Tamper has a mechanism built into it that ‘clicks’ once you’ve exerted 30lbs of tamping pressure. I’m certainly happy with my Reg Barber tamper, but … Continue reading
