Observations :
- Right - first thing to say is that the basket is an unusual shape. The cross-section is basically rectangular, rather than tapering toward the bottom like the other baskets I have.
- Secondly, the holes don't cover quite all of the base. There is a gap round the rim of the base of maybe 2mm before the holes start. Also, and this may just be me, but they look a tiny bit bigger than those in my generic basket.
- Thirdly, the internal diameter of the top of the basket is slightly less than that of my generic baskets. My Reg Barber tamper is a snug fit, rather than having around a 1mm gap as it does on the generic baskets. I would say that this means the internal diameter is 57mm maybe?
- Fourthly, the basket is a tough job to fit into my portafilters. In fact it doesn't seem to want to fit my twin-spout handle at all. It does fit my single spout handle, which has a weaker (or is that maybe wider) internal spring clip. I think I've seen something posted somewhere about fitting the basket into a portafilter - I vaguely recall a recommendation to remove the clip. Anyone else recall this, or am I confusing the reference with something else maybe?
I've so far only pulled a few shots with the basket. The results were nothing I could point to and say "wow", but then I think the differences are going to be a bit more subtle than that. I need to get a blend dialled in and then pull a number of shots side by side using a normal double and the La M double, just to see if I can see any difference. If I have time I may try and do that later today, if not over the weekend sometime.
And yes Neku I know a pictures is worth a thousand words. I'll try and take one later today (same caveat).
Cheers
Phil
