Wood Handles and Tampers

Here is a QuickMill conversion to wood

Some other examples

Here is a photo of the prototype wooden handles boiler cap and steam tap. These were in 30 year seasoned Beech. This set of wood lever handle portafilter handle, steam knob and boiler cap - with exchange boiler cap (£22 surcharge if cap not supplied). I don't have a regular supply of brass thread caps as La Pavoni now make them out on one plastic moulding including the thread. Check to see if you have a brass cap. See bottom of the page to find out how to to retrieve a brass insert.

If you want something different they are all handmade so we can accomodate any design changes. The base price is £48 for the set.  If you need anything Contact me to discuss (or any other project)

On the older machines, the small portafilter handles break with age and are now obsolete and due to the smaller diameter cannot be easily replace by the present production handles. Wooden replacement in original dimensions   (can be supplied in natural wood for you to stain to match your machine) or if you are happy to use the plastic handles (present production) I can supply a suitable threaded stud adaptor to fit the larger thread found on the new handle (filter holder) £2.50

Old style handle

New Style

Tampers

48mm suitable old Pavoni group, in Beech with or without Pavoni logo

51mm suitable new Pavoni group, other styles

In Elm, Beech or  Bubinga

Other woods available to order. Any other diameter catered for. (cannot offer the metal bases yet)

How to retrieve a brass thread insert

Cut off cap with a hacksaw

Make 2 vertical cuts into the body avoid the edge of the brass insert

Use a chisel or heavy screw driver to break away the plastic being careful not to damage the the brass thread