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decent unbreakable french press

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 12:48 pm
by jon
I've smashed my French press again :( I can buy a replacement piece of glass, but this is the fourth and the local shop are starting to recognise me.

Can anyone suggest a decent quality unbreakable (plastic?) press, or is there a reason why glass is better?

TIA.

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:31 pm
by espressomattic
Wow another Breako :D !!!!!!!!! Not even I have broken FOUR. I stand in awe of your acheivements jon.

Seriously, glass is better for heat retention. Just be careful. (Thats rich coming from me! ;) )

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:26 pm
by lukas
I broke at least 5 in tha last 7 years ... 't was not always my fault!

... Can't ... can't ... can't hold back the recommendation of the aeropress. Unbreakable (well, nearly).

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:57 pm
by espressomattic
lukas wrote:I broke at least 5 in tha last 7 years ... 't was not always my fault!

... Can't ... can't ... can't hold back the recommendation of the aeropress. Unbreakable (well, nearly).


Hey mine is still in two pieces... ;)

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:02 pm
by jon
got an aeropress on order :) Could still use something to brew more coffee at once/'longer' drinks, too, though...

Anyway, at least I've still got a moka pot while I'm waiting for the press to arrive...

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:55 pm
by Gouezeri
Or just get an aeropress, which is what I did, to stop wifey from breaking mine.
Oi Steve, how many did you say I had to sell before you start giving me kickbacks? :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:09 pm
by Jo2
Try the Bodum Columbia stainless steel double wall french press...
Those are quite unbreakable... ;-)

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:14 pm
by bruceb
Hmmmmm, sounds like a challenge for someone near and dear to us all! :P 8)

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:23 pm
by espressomattic
My thoughts exactly ;) 8)

Now with the smaller base, this would present a slightly inbalnced object when filled to capacity. If I multiply the height of the work surface by Pi, then subctract the downward pull of gravity/metres P/Sec, I should acheive a falling speed that is equal to that of Dark Matter. The challenge lies though in the surface drag. Coating in Teflon would be an option, but this would detract from the true nature of Breakism.

In my expert opinion this really would be qute impossible to break. Dent slightly, no problem, break? Even I am not so sure I could do it.

Breako

xx

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:26 pm
by espressomattic

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:27 pm
by Beanie
Supreme Breakomattic wrote:In my expert opinion this really would be qute impossible to break. Dent slightly, no problem, break? Even I am not so sure I could do it.

I have faith in you

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:28 pm
by espressomattic
Bean_Believer wrote:
Supreme Breakomattic wrote:In my expert opinion this really would be qute impossible to break. Dent slightly, no problem, break? Even I am not so sure I could do it.

I have faith in you


Thanks for the vote of confidence. :roll:

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:34 pm
by Beanie
Supreme GrandMaster of Breakism wrote:Thanks for the vote of confidence. :roll:

But, of course!! Didn't you at least once just think of a Pavina and sent a random Pavina-owner to tears when it inexplicably broke even though it was wrapped with bubble wrap to 3m thickness and suspended in a vacuum with zero gravity?

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:45 pm
by AlanP
espressomattic wrote:My thoughts exactly ;) 8)

Now with the smaller base, this would present a slightly inbalnced object when filled to capacity. If I multiply the height of the work surface by Pi, then subctract the downward pull of gravity/metres P/Sec, I should acheive a falling speed that is equal to that of Dark Matter. The challenge lies though in the surface drag....................

I'm proud of you Breako, this is the true bulldog spirit we've come to expect,
you should apply for a job with the British Kite Mark Safety Association.
Alan :)

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:13 pm
by espressomattic
AlanP wrote:
espressomattic wrote:My thoughts exactly ;) 8)

Now with the smaller base, this would present a slightly inbalnced object when filled to capacity. If I multiply the height of the work surface by Pi, then subctract the downward pull of gravity/metres P/Sec, I should acheive a falling speed that is equal to that of Dark Matter. The challenge lies though in the surface drag....................

I'm proud of you Breako, this is the true bulldog spirit we've come to expect,
you should apply for a job with the British Kite Mark Safety Association.
Alan :)


I would do Alan, but I broke the pen whilst filling in the form...then got stuck in the lift (Actually the latter is actually true from 2 weeks ago! I will divulge when I can)