Rebuild. Refine. Rebrew.
DIY restoration and technical guides for rare espresso machines and grinders.
Welcome to the Espresso Lab.
We unite engineering precision with coffee passion. Your guide to restoring and upgrading rare espresso classics.
From vintage La Marzocco to classic Faema, we provide detailed teardowns, restoration guides, and calibration techniques for machines that defined espresso culture.
Machine Restoration Tutorials
Step-by-step guides for disassembly, cleaning, and calibration
Classic Espresso Machines
24 tutorials
Steam Systems
18 tutorials
Pressure Gauges & Pumps
15 tutorials
Calibration & Testing
12 tutorials
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Iconic manufacturers that shaped espresso history
Parts & Tools Hub
Essential components for restoration projects
Coffee Engineering Library
Technical articles and deep dives
Before & After Gallery
Witness the transformation of vintage machines
1968 Faema E61
1975 La Pavoni
Community of Makers
Join thousands of espresso enthusiasts and restorers
Active Members
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Machines Restored
"I rebuilt my 1968 Pavoni using EspressoDIYLab's step-by-step guide. The first pull was pure nostalgia."
Alan T.
Portland, OR
"The calibration tutorials helped me achieve extraction perfection on my vintage Faema. Incredible resource."
Sofia M.
Melbourne, AU
"As a café owner, these restoration guides saved me thousands. Now I restore machines for other shops too."
Marcus K.
Brooklyn, NY