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EDIT: found a cheaper link.
Hand grinders are excellent value relative to electric ones per £ spent, so for your budget I'd definitely go manual -- you can reconsider when you get RSI :)
In addition to the Rhinoware suggested earlier, the Hario hand grinders are good. I use a Mini at work, it'll do any grind size down to espresso:
See: https://www.redber.co.uk/products/hario-mini-mill-slim-coffee-burr-grinder?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=17588775493&gclid=CjwKCAiAr_TQBRB5EiwAC_QCq0Yr5Ivf8jn7Hl7U1qpFkcdlfwHOLXq1UE0BpPOnAW9B6RYJedN4KRoCHDoQAvD_BwE -
Espresso machine: A second hand Gaggia Classic can be found on eBay for 100-150 quid, people often throw in extras such as milk frothing jugs and tampers. IMHO this is pretty much the best bang for your buck, considering there is a massive user base and therefore care, repair and upgrade tips and tricks and spare parts are easy to come by. Rancilio Silvia is similar.
Grinder: I went for a Eureka Mignon, and can confirm it is tiny but great! I couldn't find any 2nd hand, so paid 300 quid new. Mazzer grinders are highly rated, but they're bigger and more expensive.
You're likely to find the grinder to be a big improvement, so there is always the option of buying a good grinder now and keep pouring & pressing until you've saved up some more.
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How does one obtain these "Yellow Bourbon" beans, other than going to Northampton? I can only find a Facebook feed...
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Epic achievement Skinny! The logo's turned gold because urine our hearts.
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Flight routes and times are quite convincing imho: https://www.metabunk.org/flat-earth-theory-debunked-by-short-flights-qf27-qf28-from-australia-to-south-america.t6483/
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On the grease transfer front: I originally used grease for the locking mechanism, but my key would pick up the grease+dirt every time I locked/unlocked it, and so my hands and jeans pockets would get dirty. I now use graphite powder and have never had any issues with it going anywhere.
I can also confirm that the OnGuard Brute does need lubing, or it will lock your bike safely and securely against your will one cold winter day, and hold it ransom until you bring a lube sacrifice (happened to, eh, a friend of mine?).
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Acetone, usually. But it will take a bit of soaking.
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Stronglight 2000 + Stronglight JP400 / 110.5mm JIS + Miche Primato + V-sprint cog with 1mm spacer = 43.5mm chainline Levitz
For pour over/filter type, I'd say the Aeropress is a cheap and easy solution. For larger volumes, a Technivorm will do you >1l at a time.
For espresso-based drinks, our office has a Gaggia Classic. Which is great and can be had for £150 2nd hand, but requires a serious maintenance schedule when used heavily (~50 shots/day or more).
It's obviously important not to forget the coffee itself! Grind fresh if at all possible. If not, then get the roaster to grind it for your brew method. Depending on the size of the company, you can set up a weekly/two-weekly delivery so you've always got fresh coffee on hand.