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  • #31
    What do people think of this knock box?

    I like it, but maybe it looks a little industrial?

    I'm thinking of returning it, but I'm not sure yet.

    The last image is of my current one.

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    • #32
      Synesso MVP Hydra arrival and install!!!

      It looks good with the CM. IMO i think it would look even better with a wooden knock box with stainless steel insert. Get the wood stained to the handle/paddle colour. 🤤.

      I feel sorry for your Mazzer. Seems like it got squeezed into a tiny spot.

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      • #33
        The current one matches better

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        • #34
          Originally posted by desachan View Post
          It looks good with the CM. IMO i think it would look even better with a wooden knock box with stainless steel insert. Get the wood stained to the handle/paddle colour. 🤤.

          I feel sorry for your Mazzer. Seems like it got squeezed into a tiny spot.
          It is tight, but it plays second fiddle now. It works and because I grind into a tumbler when I use the Mazzer it isn't an issue. The ergonomics aren't the best either is the look, but I can't afford to loose anymore bench space ha ha.

          You're knock box idea sounds great, have you seen one available like that?

          Thanks

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          • #35
            Originally posted by level3ninja View Post
            The current one matches better
            I agree, I just hate emptying it so often.

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            • #36
              They're relatively common, I just googled wooden knock box. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1500_.jpg

              The other option is to get one like the above but cut into the bench, with a bin underneath.

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              • #37
                Originally posted by level3ninja View Post
                They're relatively common, I just googled wooden knock box. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1500_.jpg
                Wow, should have tried Google, thanks for not having a go at me.

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                • #38
                  I've seen them around, that's why I knew what I was looking for on Google.
                  There's also this idea:
                  http://designlayout.com/images/Our_S.../knock-box.jpg

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by level3ninja View Post
                    I've seen them around, that's why I knew what I was looking for on Google.
                    There's also this idea:
                    http://designlayout.com/images/Our_S.../knock-box.jpg
                    In the new house this is what I'll have installed, great idea thanks.

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                    • #40
                      If you like the Stainless one but want a bigger one any Stainless steel fabricator could make you one. If you want to intergrate some wood I'd say either add a wooden base to it or rim. Thinking the rim could also act to protect things from the sharp edge of the Stainless
                      Also like the in bench idea from level3ninja but I'd add a sprung loaded push to open lid to it because I'd drop drop stuff in there when not intending to (I don't mean coffee pucks)
                      beautiful looking machine Jono!

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by Mb21 View Post
                        If you like the Stainless one but want a bigger one any Stainless steel fabricator could make you one. If you want to intergrate some wood I'd say either add a wooden base to it or rim. Thinking the rim could also act to protect things from the sharp edge of the Stainless
                        Also like the in bench idea from level3ninja but I'd add a sprung loaded push to open lid to it because I'd drop drop stuff in there when not intending to (I don't mean coffee pucks)
                        beautiful looking machine Jono!
                        Thanks Mb21, I don't have any spare coin left after purchasing the machine so a custom box might be out of the question for now, but it is a great idea.

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                        • #42
                          Jono I think a knock box along the lines of these ones would be more suitable than the black plastic fantastic.



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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by LeroyC View Post
                            Jono I think a knock box along the lines of these ones would be more suitable than the black plastic fantastic.



                            Very interesting designs, thank you for sharing them.

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by Jono_Willmer View Post
                              Very interesting designs, thank you for sharing them.
                              The round stainless one is the Rocket one and might be branded, I'm not sure. It's also the most expensive at $100 or so. That particular wooden one is sold by a local roaster here in NZ for about NZ$90 I think. Not sure if similar ones are available elsewhere. The smaller stainless one is similar to some I've seen on eBay in the past.

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by Jono_Willmer View Post
                                It is tight, but it plays second fiddle now. It works and because I grind into a tumbler when I use the Mazzer it isn't an issue. The ergonomics aren't the best either is the look, but I can't afford to loose anymore bench space ha ha.

                                You're knock box idea sounds great, have you seen one available like that?

                                Thanks
                                No. I have yet to find an Australian seller that sells wooden knock box with stainless steel insert. So I intend to make the wooden box myself and buy the stainless steel insert from eBay. That also gives me a choice to stain to the colour i like. Making the box should be fun. [emoji848]

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