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Hawaii-based “surgical rescue” of espresso machines and high-performance gear—restored, upgraded, and kept out of landfills.

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AmazonI love this carbon fiber e61 portafilter from Normcore. That's one in the video. Here it is
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I love this carbon fiber e61 portafilter from Normcore. That's one in the video. Here it is

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AmazonBaratza Sette 270 is my grinder here. I love it
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Baratza Sette 270 is my grinder here. I love it

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AmazonMy nifty thermal camera that plugs right into my iPhone (usb c!), Love it
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My nifty thermal camera that plugs right into my iPhone (usb c!), Love it

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AmazonShorty tamper with a click. My goto. 58.5mm shorty tamper with click
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Shorty tamper with a click. My goto. 58.5mm shorty tamper with click

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AmazonCitric acid, also for descaling/soaking (half price of dezcal)
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Citric acid, also for descaling/soaking (half price of dezcal)

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AmazonESP32-s3 development boards
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ESP32-s3 development boards

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AmazonMini 5v 5w PCB mounted AC/DC adapter 120-250v
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Mini 5v 5w PCB mounted AC/DC adapter 120-250v

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AmazonBeast SSR (120 DA, 60A resistive loads)
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Beast SSR (120 DA, 60A resistive loads)

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AmazonPerf board for prototyping
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Perf board for prototyping

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Amazon240v fan
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240v fan

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