Corretto roaster, or how to start roasting for less than $100.00

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A minimum set up (bread machine @ $6.00, heat gun @ $20.00, analog scale @ $5.00) will get you roasting today, and has a capacity of 1 ~ 2 lbs of beans per roast. However, you won't be able to monitor the bean temperature. Also, depending on your bread maker, the "dough cycle" may not run long enough. Finally, you will have to hold the heat gun while it does its job, which can be a long time (20 minutes)

The "advanced" set up incorporates a k-type probe thermometer (almost necessary, but I have roasted without one - cost estimated @$25.00), a digital scale for more accurate measurement (and dual purpose should you decide to diet or deal drugs - cost estimated @ $12.00) and something to hold the heat gun (I used a desktop microphone stand - cost estimated @ $13.00)