I've been using a flat bottomed 58mm chunky alluminium tamper that I bought secondhand with my Silvia a few months back. I've been using a La Marzocco double filter basket for a while now and do still occaionally under-dose a fraction and the tamper hits the ridge. I'm wondering if a convex tamper would help alleviate this problem, thoughts anyone?
If a convex one would be good, what should I go for? A lot do seem to be over-priced fasion items for what is basically a wooden handle (in most cases) with a lump of alluminium or stainless steel on the end, or am I mis-judging them?
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Convex tamper, worth trying?
by simonp » Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:47 pm
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by phil » Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:51 pm
I have a Reg Barber convex (Espresso Warehouse) and a Schomer "Ergo" tamper.
Personally I'd take the Barber. The Schomer's nice, but the Barber is my everyday instrument. I never hit the ridge on the La Marzocco basket if I fill the basket correctly for my Gaggia.
I believe Sunnyfield, who has the Ergo and tried my Reg Barber for a while, feels the opposite - he prefers the Ergo.
You pays your money etc.
Personally I'd take the Barber. The Schomer's nice, but the Barber is my everyday instrument. I never hit the ridge on the La Marzocco basket if I fill the basket correctly for my Gaggia.
I believe Sunnyfield, who has the Ergo and tried my Reg Barber for a while, feels the opposite - he prefers the Ergo.
You pays your money etc.
Last edited by phil on Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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La Spaziale Lusso grinder (espresso),
Macap MC4 shop grinder (brewed coffee)
Three Thor tampers
Two Hottops, first since Feb 2003
No partridge, no pear tree either
Conas, Zassenhaus hand grinder....
La Spaziale Lusso grinder (espresso),
Macap MC4 shop grinder (brewed coffee)
Three Thor tampers
Two Hottops, first since Feb 2003
No partridge, no pear tree either
Conas, Zassenhaus hand grinder....
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by simonp » Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:12 pm
You pays your money etc.
But is the RB really worth the money?
Profitec 700 dual boiler
Isomac Rituale
Mazzer Mini
Mahlkonig Vario
Chemex
Aeropress
2 Bodum press pots
Hottop updated to a B with Compuetr control
Imex roaster, dimmer mod on heater (under spare bed)
Rival popper, with split motor and dimmer mod on heater (retired)
Isomac Rituale
Mazzer Mini
Mahlkonig Vario
Chemex
Aeropress
2 Bodum press pots
Hottop updated to a B with Compuetr control
Imex roaster, dimmer mod on heater (under spare bed)
Rival popper, with split motor and dimmer mod on heater (retired)
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tamper views
by pault » Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:23 pm
My personal view on the convex/concave issue is that it's not clear to me what the advantage of the convex is (I've used both) and the two different people I've contacted for custom-made tampers i.e. people who make them for a living both recommend the flat.
regarding the Reg B - I think they're good but resting on the name a bit.
the general issue of how important they are - both practically a good tamper makes a big difference to the consistency of your pull and aesthetically (I think the looks of kit are important) I find them one of the nicest gizmos a coffee-nut uses. I'm sure there's a Karate Kid/Samurai type article to be written about "the true barista is at one with his/her tamper..."
will give the low down on the new ones (and a comparison with my other ones) I'm waiting on as soon as I get them.
in the meantime - they're difficult to get hold of but the impods are great ...
all the best,
Paul.
regarding the Reg B - I think they're good but resting on the name a bit.
the general issue of how important they are - both practically a good tamper makes a big difference to the consistency of your pull and aesthetically (I think the looks of kit are important) I find them one of the nicest gizmos a coffee-nut uses. I'm sure there's a Karate Kid/Samurai type article to be written about "the true barista is at one with his/her tamper..."
will give the low down on the new ones (and a comparison with my other ones) I'm waiting on as soon as I get them.
in the meantime - they're difficult to get hold of but the impods are great ...
all the best,
Paul.
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by simonp » Thu Oct 21, 2004 11:15 pm
I never hit the ridge on the La Marzocco basket
Phil, what size tamper do you use? Mine is a touch under 58mm
Profitec 700 dual boiler
Isomac Rituale
Mazzer Mini
Mahlkonig Vario
Chemex
Aeropress
2 Bodum press pots
Hottop updated to a B with Compuetr control
Imex roaster, dimmer mod on heater (under spare bed)
Rival popper, with split motor and dimmer mod on heater (retired)
Isomac Rituale
Mazzer Mini
Mahlkonig Vario
Chemex
Aeropress
2 Bodum press pots
Hottop updated to a B with Compuetr control
Imex roaster, dimmer mod on heater (under spare bed)
Rival popper, with split motor and dimmer mod on heater (retired)
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by phil » Thu Oct 21, 2004 11:26 pm
Yes I think mine is too. I'll measure it tomorrow.
La Spaziale Spazio 2 group semi-auto
La Spaziale Lusso grinder (espresso),
Macap MC4 shop grinder (brewed coffee)
Three Thor tampers
Two Hottops, first since Feb 2003
No partridge, no pear tree either
Conas, Zassenhaus hand grinder....
La Spaziale Lusso grinder (espresso),
Macap MC4 shop grinder (brewed coffee)
Three Thor tampers
Two Hottops, first since Feb 2003
No partridge, no pear tree either
Conas, Zassenhaus hand grinder....
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