How to remove portafilter handle?

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Dan Bollinger

How to remove portafilter handle?

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On my other machines, the handle unscrewed. But on the VII it doesn't budge. I want to make one of the PFs bottomless and it'll be safer if the handle is spinning around in the lathe. How to remove the handle?
Endo

Re: How to remove portafilter handle?

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Dan Bollinger

Re: How to remove portafilter handle?

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Thanks. I did a search, but didn't find this answer. This suggests that applying heat would be helpful. It softens most threadlockers.
Endo

Re: How to remove portafilter handle?

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Careful. Could be high temp thread locker. The PF routinely sees 100C and the melting point of the plastic handle is about 160C. Not much room for error.
Dan Bollinger

Re: How to remove portafilter handle?

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The handle is off. I used a torch to heat the PF, not the handle. I'm almost done boring the hole in the bottom. :)
Endo

Re: How to remove portafilter handle?

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Torch. :shock: You're more adventurous than me. But if it works.....
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