Tamper shopping - Page 2

floydpink · 11-10-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Who said anything involved with making espresso at home is cheap?

I do not have one, but tried it and it's a solid piece. Yes, if you already know what you are doing, it might be a waste. I can see how this is useful in a restaurant setting or for someone who is buying their first machine.

Personally, I my tamps at home are slightly harder, but my grind makes up for it.

I'm just the opposite and tamp lighter and grind finer.

mosesbotbol · 11-11-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

There is a marked difference between "cheap" and useful/functional at a lesser price point. I need no elitism when regarding a plug of round metal with an ergonomic handle on it.

I hear ya, I don't own that tamp either. Not that I haven't spent more than I had to on other things.

Mister Moo · 11-11-2009, 12:50 PM

Well. The bottom of certain glass spice jars work fine. I just find a rosewood handled convex 58mm Reg Barber is a little better feeling in the hand.

DocLogic77 · 11-13-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Another option is to buy a bathroom scale and test your tamp pressure and monitor your personal weight at the same time.

When first learning I used this method to help with proper tamping pressures.

11-13-2009, 02:49 PM

I think you can't go wrong with one of these.....they sell just about anywhere for $3.00 or less! Nothing fancy but it get's the job done!

Czech Pipe Tool

This pipe tool is a classic. It's been made in several variations for decaded. The three swiveling tools included the following: a spoon for cleaning out dottle and ash, a pick for correcting bad bowl packs and of course a tamper. Get one for the car, the glove box or your key-chain. Never be without a tamper again!

replicant_argent · 11-13-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinsFanLarry

I think you can't go wrong with one of these.....they sell just about anywhere for $3.00 or less! Nothing fancy but it get's the job done!

Czech Pipe Tool

This pipe tool is a classic. It's been made in several variations for decaded. The three swiveling tools included the following: a spoon for cleaning out dottle and ash, a pick for correcting bad bowl packs and of course a tamper. Get one for the car, the glove box or your key-chain. Never be without a tamper again!

I have one of those, great for a pipe, but not so hot for the espresso group head.

11-13-2009, 03:48 PM

Damn, I'm sorry!

floydpink · 11-13-2009, 06:05 PM

If things get really lumpy, these are always a great standby.

11-13-2009, 08:16 PM

I got the right one now....

Expresso Tamper

Blueface · 11-24-2010, 09:20 PM

While I have one, it is a cheapo and not very heavy at all.
After a bit of searching, landed on this one.
Just ordered it.
Thought about the Reg Barber but decided on this one.
Looking forward to getting it.
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/Esp...cg10080-01.htm

mosesbotbol · 11-25-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Can you tune out the click if you get tired of it?

No, but it is not loud at all. It's well made. I wonder if any used ones are on EBay?

Blueface · 11-25-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

No, but it is not loud at all. It's well made. I wonder if any used ones are on EBay?

I actually considered that one.
Figured I would go with the $52 one and get the click mat when it becomes available (out of stock at Seattle Coffee Gear), as will look to get a mat anyhow.

replicant_argent · 11-25-2010, 10:14 AM

I thought the click mat was interesting as well.
Still haven't bothered getting a decent tamper for myself.

07-08-2020, 11:00 AM

now shopping online is very convenient, you can shop online, you also can find some auto espresso tamper here.

mosesbotbol · 07-09-2020, 10:29 AM

I bought one of those Espro tamps several years ago and works like a charm. Makes espresso brewing more consistent and is a really well machined tamp.

http://www.espro.ca/tamper.php

Nooner · 06-19-2022, 03:54 PM

Dunno how active this forum is, but I've become a huge fan of espresso levelers. There are a couple of good ones on the higher quality end of the spectrum. The 'Jack' by Asso and the 'OCD/NCD' by Ona are great starting places imho.

bonjing · 08-04-2022, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nooner

Dunno how active this forum is, but I've become a huge fan of espresso levelers. There are a couple of good ones on the higher quality end of the spectrum. The 'Jack' by Asso and the 'OCD/NCD' by Ona are great starting places imho.

I went Bravo for my tamper and distribution tool. I was hoping to get a copper set to match the other copper accents in the kitchen. I love using my Levercraft ultra for WDT'ing too. Second set I just went with Normcore for tamper and leveler.

I don't know why by I am lusting for one of those Force Tampers but don't need one

11-11-2009, 12:50 PM	#23
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Tamper shopping Well. The bottom of certain glass spice jars work fine. I just find a rosewood handled convex 58mm Reg Barber is a little better feeling in the hand. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

11-13-2009, 02:49 PM	#25
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tamper shopping I think you can't go wrong with one of these.....they sell just about anywhere for $3.00 or less! Nothing fancy but it get's the job done! Czech Pipe Tool This pipe tool is a classic. It's been made in several variations for decaded. The three swiveling tools included the following: a spoon for cleaning out dottle and ash, a pick for correcting bad bowl packs and of course a tamper. Get one for the car, the glove box or your key-chain. Never be without a tamper again!

11-13-2009, 03:48 PM	#27
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tamper shopping Damn, I'm sorry!

11-13-2009, 06:05 PM	#28
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Tamper shopping If things get really lumpy, these are always a great standby. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

11-13-2009, 08:16 PM	#29
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tamper shopping I got the right one now.... Expresso Tamper

11-24-2010, 09:20 PM	#30
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Tamper shopping While I have one, it is a cheapo and not very heavy at all. After a bit of searching, landed on this one. Just ordered it. Thought about the Reg Barber but decided on this one. Looking forward to getting it. http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/Esp...cg10080-01.htm __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

11-25-2010, 10:14 AM	#33
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Tamper shopping I thought the click mat was interesting as well. Still haven't bothered getting a decent tamper for myself. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

07-08-2020, 11:00 AM	#34
seanwang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tamper shopping now shopping online is very convenient, you can shop online, you also can find some auto espresso tamper here.

07-09-2020, 10:29 AM	#35
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Tamper shopping I bought one of those Espro tamps several years ago and works like a charm. Makes espresso brewing more consistent and is a really well machined tamp. http://www.espro.ca/tamper.php __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

06-19-2022, 03:54 PM	#36
Nooner Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Patrick Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2 Trading: (0)	Re: Tamper shopping Dunno how active this forum is, but I've become a huge fan of espresso levelers. There are a couple of good ones on the higher quality end of the spectrum. The 'Jack' by Asso and the 'OCD/NCD' by Ona are great starting places imho.