ok everybody can relax I'm here now!
I am a homeroaster (RK Drum primarly) but I have dabbled in a few other methods in the past.
I plan on opening a coffee shop when i retire from the Navy in a few years.

Thank goodness. I wasn't joining until I knew Dennis was here!

I'm also a homeroaster and am loosely involved with a tiny micro roaster/shop opening here. Mostly I hang out, cup coffee and talk roasting. Kurt does all the real work.

i love the fellowship of my "old fellows" here
and some new ones i have yet to meet up with
i have a shop in toronto called java mama
it is community based-fair trade sold in bulk at 30% discount--consignment-neighborhood friendly-roasting on site using 2 hot tops and only doing small batches
i also offer sample cups at 2.50 of c.o.e.'s so people can try it
wish i was barista or expert roaster but just an enthusiastic hobbiest
welcome any support or help
brett mason showed me some good aspects of my Boticelli when they all visited last yearwishi knew more of you all personally

I have Toper 15 kg. and I was modifed it by my self..

Remember Roasters, Earthworms love to eat chaff and old coffee grinds are great for composting! Earth day is Tuesday, April 22, and with the spring weather arriving earlier and earlier, it's good to give to farmers.

Roaster is not like a toaster, or a roller coaster. Malabar has lots of moisture, I like oysters too, why must we pay so much for Jamaica Blue, when it's true,that a good Mexican or Ethiopian is a better brew.

DIEDRICH ROASTERS FOR SALE...

I have a IR-40 which looks like new, and a IR-3 which looks like hell. I thought I'd look for offers before I put 'em on Craig's List.

Sorry about that last post, It should of been under a new discussion.

-Mike

Ok. So I finally joined the group. Hello everyone! Celebrating my one year anniversary as a professional roaster these days. I know, I'm a rookie but I guess you all have been that at one point.

Hello, I am new to baristaexchange and therefore obviously new to the roaster group. My name is Alun, I am a Kiwi (a New Zealander) who lives and roasts my coffee in Sentul, West Java, Indonesia. I am looking forward to posting on this group and getting to know as many of you as possible.

Honoring my Father

Hello my name is Guillermo Ordenana and i would like to know who is going to attend the Nordic Roaster event in september.

Hello, I'm new to barista exchange.
My name is Neo and I'm from Hong Kong. I enjoy different types of coffee and love fruity notes :D

If there are any coffee companies in the Portland area that are looking for a new hand, contact me. I am currently seeking employment in that area.

good morning roaster types

Hi roaster group

Mike here from Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters. Every Saturday we open the doors for anyone wanting to learn or to try (with assistance)roasting.

For $15 you can come down on a saturday and we will talk beans!

You will pick 2 lbs of any coffee we have available and roast it to your desires.

We look forward to meeting you.

Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters
616-802-0071

Hello roasters! I am looking for a roasting job in Hawaii. The big Island to be precise. Any tips.

From a roasters point of view who works with Kopi Luwak, I would pass on the tip that the natural oils in the coffee (not the moisture level perse) require some level of delicacy when roasting. Obviously this is especially true due to the cost of the greens involved! From a cupping point of view... I will reserve comment!

Hey folks, lets smuggle some of those fat luwak cats into the good ol’ US of A! Then we can turn ‘em loose on some of our domestic coffee plants. I bet Jack Nicolson & Morgan Freeman would really go in a big way for a piping-hot cup of Coffee Luwak from Oxnard!

Sample Roaster:
I am looking for a single or dual barrel sample roaster. Preferably gas but have worked with and used a probat electric.....mike@klatchroasting.com

Hi all you guys, nice to join this room
I used Hasgaranti Roaster it 's very nice machine does any one used?
Let's share experience :)

Hello all!
I am a coffee house with an air roaster. Looking forward to talking with all of you.
Warren,Mi (and yes we are dying here due to the failing auto industry andworld economy)

Buenos dias a todos.

Just wanted to get some input from the roasting community concerning payscale for an apprentice roaster on up to master roaster in the Northern California and Bay Area. I have been living in Mexico the last four years and am considering a move to San Francisco early next year. I have been all over the internet researching this and thought it might be better to go straight to the source. Thanks for any info you can share.

Saludos!
c_janak@hotmail.com

I know I've seen an equipment classifieds section on here, but I can't seem to find it now. Does anyone know where it is?

Roasting courses in Spain - English Language
We would like to remind you that at beginning of December we have roasting courses in English language due to high demand we had. Become a roaster in three days - basica - advanced - professional. From December the 3rd till the 5th. Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Visit "Events" to see the contents of the course.

Our trainers speak several languages, therefore we are able to run courses in Spanish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish..

We kindly invite you to visit our webpage for more information - www.iecafe.com

Hi Roasters,does anyone out there use the Probatone 5 roaster machine,because i have issues with incoming gas pressure and also the display of the digital temp and time not coming on.Anyone with ideas???

Hello,
Have any of you roasted on a Geometrico, Ozturk, ot US Roasters Roaster.
If you have what are the positives and negatives for the machines. I'd appreciate any input you can give me. Thanks.

Squeaky Ambex:

I recently purchased an Ambex YM 2 machine from Hula Daddy Kona Coffee. When it arrived, it appeared to be in fine condition- it may still be.

The only problem I'm having so far though is a big one.

I noticed when I started up the drum that there was a VERY loud and VERY irritating squeaking sound coming from the back of the machine. Moreover, the drum was not spinning.

I checked the back of the machine and the red leathery chain seemed a bit loose. [How to tighten?] But this didn't seem to be the source of the noise. So, I'm wondering if the drum might be improperly aligned due to shipping or something.

Please advise.

Zech,
From the sounds of it you may have more than one problem. Sometimes or quite often the first problem causes a second and so forth till the tool or machine quits. If your drum is not turning it could be because it became so warped and our of round that it bound up and stopped the drive belt from being able to turn it. I have limited experience with my Probat and former Ambex 15 kilo but the drive systems are not that complicated. I was warned by my roasting instructor that if adequate cooling time is not allowed after a roast the drums will warp very easy. I bring my Probat down to 100 degrees F before turning off the unit and fan that runs with the rotating drum. Dig into to it or have a friend with some mechanical experience look at it to see where the bind is or what is preventing it from turning.
Joe
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Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform.

Zech.. the drum may have shifted during transport. Try loosening the shaft screws.. there should be two of them and are alan-key ... then tap tap tap the shaft with a ball peen... try to get the drum to shift forward a little and see if that helps. If you ever get greens in your chaff, this is another sign that the drum may need to be adjusted. And yes.. let the drum cool before killing the power. 150 should be good.

Thanks guys. I'll let you know what I discover and I'll [hopefully] be back for more advice. Great tip on cooling time/temp. Thanks. I hope I need it soon.

Zech,
Sure glad we could offer some insite. Really nice when machines like roasters do what they are supposed to. I paid a lot of $ for my 1976 Probat 5L. I can depend on it because we got it completely rebuilt with all the upgrades possible. The 1999 Ambex 15 kilo we found on ebay for 4K needed a lot of work to bring it back to life. I finally sold it because I have no time to work on or rebuild these machines myself even though I have the skills to.

I was a little irritated when the roater arrived squeaky- and flithy. Fortunately, I've got a little tinker time available.

I imagine a 15 kilo for 4 thousand WOULD need A LOT to bring it to life. I'm hoping it's a simple adjustment this baby needs to get roasting the way she wants to.

Zech,
Actually the Ambex worked pretty good when I got it plumbed in. Mostly good.The fire I had with the first roast was due to a very dirtly machine. No temp control on the bean mass like my Probat. Not much $ to add that the rep told me. For 4K it was not in bad shape at all for a used 1999. We sold it because we needed $ at the time and I really look forward to a new USRC like Mike M. has.
Joe

I'm looking for a 12-15 kilo roaster! Anyone have one for sale or know anyone? Thanks for the info guys

Hey Daniel, check out www.coffeeper.com ... owner is a great guy and might either have something or point you in the right direction.

Don't forget that BX has a classifieds section now too

Looking forward to getting to know all of you better in this group. Cheers!

Hello, fellow coffee roasters.

 

I would like to invite you to our Coffee Course, from Seed to Green in Dota/Costa Rica.

The course is 7 days long, from Sunday to Saturday, and is totally hands on, you pick and mill your own coffee.

 

If you wish to read more about this opportunity, please click on the following link (NO visitor emails are collected):

http://www.godowntoearth.org/origin_program.shtml

I am always online to answer any questions you might have.

Tks,

Matias

hey, hello fellows!!! anybody let me know how many roasting company there are in Italy approximately?

I work for Coffee Museum and this year is the " Italy year in Brazil" and I am researching this issue... Thanks guys...