I started with a bread maker conversion (google it!) Anyway, now we're up to a 3k roaster in the Diedrich Ir-3 and it's worked out great! I do maybe 40 lbs / wk or so ad it's the perfect size. I only roast once a week so it works well for my needs.
Thanks!
On the side, you might check with USRC for a good new or used roaster. I hear that their machines are solid as a rock and they do get some used ones in from time to time. When I've used all the good roasting up from my IR-3, that's where I'm headed.
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No contact with the lovely .gov types yet...I was just saying that it's bound to happen at some point. I guess I'd rather beg forgiveness than ask permission.
I sell to some retailers but still prefer to sell to my regular customers face to face. Hell, I actually deliver to most people just...
I just made the same jump within the last year. I bought a Diedrich IR-3 from these very boards! It's a big jump and highly worth while if you pay attention to the details.
In my opinion, getting beans from SM is not going to cut it if you want to get any margin on your product. I found a...
I believe this is an offshoot of Sweet Maria's
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Prices aren't that bad considering where things are headed. Cafe Imports is where I'm currently getting beans from but you need to get quite a load to make shipping worth while. They'll sell you lesser than whole bags from the...