Pour Over Filters

[rwsaunders]

Thanks guys...I ordered some gear and I’m going to make him a stand from two pieces of maple and some 0.50” dia copper pipe...will post pics.

[rwsaunders]

Well, the Hario gear came in and I went to work. I sketched out the dimensions for the stand, confirmed the dimensions of the gear when it arrived and visited my friend's home woodworking shop, where he's always eager to help. I exchange shop time for beer...it's an approved barter system. I finished the maple with six coats of water based poly in order to keep the clear, white look of the maple and the copper has just been cleaned with acetone and brushed with steel wool. I debated over waxing it or just letting it develop a patina, but I'll give my son the choice. Missing from the photo is the the scale/timer which sits under the carafe. Production photos to be posted when he comes home for his birthday in a couple of weeks.

[Bobonli]

^^^ That is off-the-hook amazing!!!

[rwsaunders]

^^^ That is off-the-hook amazing!!!

Thanks Bob...too much time on my hands I guess and a friend with a shop who’s in the same life stage.

[slwrnu]

i wish i could do that. kudos.

[Scott G.]

If you solder the joints, you get a guest posting on FNL.

[rwsaunders]

If you solder the joints, you get a guest posting on FNL.

Scott...I pulled out the Bernz-O-Matic and some plumber’s solder for a moment and then common sense kicked in. I did drill the supports near the top and glued in a stainless steel brad for contrast. Production pics to follow when he comes home in two weeks.

[Shoogs]

IMHO The best beginner system, meaning most forgiving of technique but still able to extract a great cuppa, is the Kalita Wave 185. The flat bottom controls the flow better than a Chemex or Hario V60 and thus are less pour/water flow dependent. Also get a Hario scale/timer and some kind of decent grinder, and you're good to go.

I am more of an Ethiopian light roast guy seeking berry and high toned flavor notes.

The new Ethopians are in!

[Shoogs]

RW that is REALLY good!

[Mark Kelly]

Scott...I pulled out the Bernz-O-Matic and some plumber’s solder for a moment and then common sense kicked in.

Go for it, brazing metals doesn't require much skill and copper is easiest of all. I bet you can learn it in an hour.

[rwsaunders]

Launch day this morning and my son and I each had an inaugural cup...my poor wife just shakes her head at us.