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  • #16
    Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

    Siphon?

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    • #17
      Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

      I am looking for and have a few good ideas for the doser-less conversion

      However the plastic thingy doser mod to fix the heavy left through was not to my liking.

      So I redesigned it and fitted its replacement in 30 minutes

      I used a flexible 1/3 of a millimetre aluminium foil sheet
      This is easily cut with scissors but strong when held in place

      Now works great (see photo)

      KK

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      • #18
        Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

        Gday KK,
        any chance of some assembly photos on this mod please?
        Thanks,
        Steve.

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        • #19
          Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

          Originally posted by 0320392A364F0 link=1250736066/17#17 date=1253699060
          Gday KK,
          any chance of some assembly photos on this mod please?
          Thanks,
          Steve.
          Hi Steve
          Just use a flexible tape measure or a piece of string to determine length on the doser base plate exit hole

          For the doser you need to shape the foil to the hole shape and also make sure the shape allows it to fit back into place (see pic 1 & 2)

          That small right angle bend section can be done with pliers or on a vice if you have one (this bend gives it strength & do it while the foil is flat)
          When you replace the grinder mechanism base the bend will also act as an anchor. When the base is tight the funnel will be held in place tight

          I drew the funnel shape with a marker on the bent section and cut it with scissors
          I cut it twice for clearance as the first time the end of the spout would just touch the grinds mound

          You can see the shape & size on the other photos

          The foil I sent you is easily bent and shaped
          Good luck

          KK









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          • #20
            Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

            Originally posted by 4B6871627E070 link=1250736066/17#17 date=1253699060
            Gday KK,
            any chance of some assembly photos on this mod please?
            Thanks,
            Steve.
            How is the chute modification coming along Steve

            I saw the camera next to the grinder
            So I decided to make a one handed video of it  

            [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Dy3jv2h1M[/media]

            KK

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            • #21
              Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

              Hi KK

              I have a mini - mine thre to right a bit, but OK after adjusting the portfilter holder prongs a bit. However, i do have some clumping. Can you explain or photo the wire at the burr throat mod please

              thanks

              argon

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              • #22
                Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

                Originally posted by 0013060E0F610 link=1250736066/20#20 date=1255812349
                Hi KK

                I have a mini - mine thre to right a bit, but OK after adjusting the portfilter holder prongs a bit.  However, i do have some clumping.  Can you explain or photo the wire at the burr throat mod please

                thanks

                argon
                You will have to remove the doser

                I used 1 strand of copper wire from an old extension cable (some people fit cross hairs)

                You will see a foam gasket on the body on the grinder

                Use a needle to make a hole in the foam gasket close to the body of grinder for the wire to fit/thread through

                Replace doser

                To take take a photo it requires me to remove my doser because I have an electronic switch & flap that obstructs the view of the mod

                So I made a drawing  

                KK

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                • #23
                  Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

                  thanks KK

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                  • #24
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                    Holy cow, I havent received my Mazzer mini yet and after reading all this Im wishing Id held off. Problem is, I cant make coffee without a grinder so...... ?

                    I hope the damn things not too much of a pain in the ass.

                    Cheers & thanks so much for all the info on the mods. Ill give mine a try (less the finger guard at least) and see how it goes.
                    Thanks
                    Tony

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                    • #25
                      Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

                      Originally posted by 7E656473666F7D63790A0 link=1250736066/23#23 date=1256554548
                      Holy cow, I havent received my Mazzer mini yet and after reading all this Im wishing Id held off. Problem is, I cant make coffee without a grinder so...... ?

                      I hope the damn things not too much of a pain in the ass.

                      Cheers & thanks so much for all the info on the mods. Ill give mine a try (less the finger guard at least) and see how it goes.
                      Thanks
                      Tony
                      dont stress to much, your grinder will be fine. Some people are just born tinkerers.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

                        Originally posted by 203B3A2D3831233D27540 link=1250736066/23#23 date=1256554548
                        Cheers & thanks so much for all the info on the mods. Ill give mine a try (less the finger guard at least) and see how it goes.
                        Thanks
                        Tony  
                        One mod I would recommend is the sweeper mod
                        Best to use 1mm foam double sided X 18mm wide tape

                        I left the peel-able plastic stuck on the sweeper mod as that is the part that pushes the grinds (clean & hygienic)

                        The other side is stuck on the fingers of the sweeper body  

                        KK

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                        • #27
                          Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

                          Ok here is the photo tutorial for the sweep mod

                          1) Placement of the tape - it is ok for tape to protrude lower by a couple of millimetres as long as all are equal but not above the flat top edge
                          2) Another view after the ^ deflector was refitted
                          3) Another view of deflector
                          4) This is how clean it sweeps the bottom plate of the doser
                          5) Another view of the doser sweep

                          KK









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                          • #28
                            Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

                            Right Im off to Bunnings to get some of this tape. Thanks for providing very clear photos of this mod KK.

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                            • #29
                              Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

                              Hi KK,

                              What improvement do you see from the wire at burr throat mod?

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                              • #30
                                Re: Mazzer Major Mods - Work in Progress

                                Originally posted by 7D787B6E6E7F68767F631A0 link=1250736067/27#27 date=1281666387
                                Right Im off to Bunnings to get some of this tape. Thanks for providing very clear photos of this mod KK.
                                An easy job for anyone to achieve
                                And it works wonders

                                KK,

                                Originally posted by 587376761A0 link=1250736067/28#28 date=1281701824
                                Hi KK,

                                What improvement do you see from the wire at burr throat mod?
                                I noticed that clumping was less noticeable in the doser
                                Mainly on oily beans and on humid days

                                KK

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