The Magnets, the Metallic, and the Equipment

The MagAttach ships with three magnetic attachments, and so they’re not afterthoughts. They’re form of the entire level of the dimensions’s modus operandi.

The dosing cup is aviation-grade aluminum with a 58 mm diameter, sized to suit normal business portafilters. Snap it onto the dimensions and also you’ve obtained a steady cup for weighing beans earlier than grinding or catching grounds straight from the grinder. Value noting right here: the dosing cup adheres to the dimensions with severe power. You possibly can decide up your entire scale simply by grabbing the cup and it’s not going anyplace.

One factor I’ll word, and the pictures we’re attaching to this submit inform the story higher than I can: the branding is… lots. Laybird places its title and brand on every thing, and the dosing cup is the place it will get most assertive. If you happen to’ve ever dealt with MHW-3Bomber gear and thought “okay, we get it,” Laybird is working in an analogous zip code, just some blocks extra restrained. It’s not offensive, however when you desire your instruments to whisper quite than announce themselves, it’s one thing to know entering into. Personally I’d like to see them pull it again. Let the product do the speaking.

The espresso catcher is 316 chrome steel with two spouts. The twin-spout design is definitely helpful in a particular situation: once you’re pouring brewed espresso into one thing else (a milk drink, an iced cup), the spouts make for a clear, managed switch. What you received’t catch me doing is ingesting espresso instantly out of a metallic cup. That’s a me factor, however it’s a factor.

The extension platform is the piece that transforms this from a micro-scale into one thing that may deal with a full pour-over setup. The magnetic connection is stable for brewing, and for fastidiously selecting the entire thing up when it is advisable.

What it’s not designed for is being grabbed aggressively by the overhanging platform as an everyday behavior; you possibly can ship the dimensions half flying when you’re not cautious. The dosing cup’s magnetic bond is noticeably stronger. The platform’s connection is safe sufficient for regular use, simply don’t make a behavior of snatching it up by the lip.