u/Manitou001

I've cleaned everything I can find/think of. The brew chamber, trays, wiped everything is can see inside. I've never used preground. This light started about the time I ran out of beans. It is full of beans now. I've poked around with a chop stick, but everything seems normal. The machine still works and I've still been making cappuccino for a few days (been like this for almost a week). Help?

Lucky for me, I'm not either. This set the bar pretty low though. I estimate 14 screw through the base leg (slab). About 3.5 found thier way into the top slab. I broke off 3 already. There is a bit of a 4th i need to do something about (none of these will turn to come out.. just strip).

I did think there was a rusted screw causing the strain streak. Turns out tamarind heart wood is streaky maroon. This one is also spalted and has some bug holes.

Whatever. I'm gonna reattach with a slotted bracket and thread inserts (or attempt to at least). I'll get some black epoxy in the bug holes (already sprayed raid type stuff in there just in case). Sand and oil.. it is what it is.

It seems to be stained through at least a centimeter. I've tried electric planing, sanding (40 grit), and oxcalic acid. It doesn't look much different.

Ok, you guys are artists/craftsmen. This is not that. This is a raintree (aka monkeypod aka acacia aka etc etc) table built here in Chiangmai thailand. I estimate assembly around 10 years ago. I've begun to process of refinishing it. My current question is about this crack. I've dug out the failing sawdust glue oatmeal and will pour some back epoxy to refill the void. Should ai drill/fill a hole at the very end to prevent the spread? (boat and planes drill a small hole in the end). Will the epoxy (and perhaps the upgrading I'll do to the leg/base attachments) stabilize it?