drdre89 Does anyone have one of these tampers? … I’m looking at purchasing a calibrated tamper. This is local to me in Oz 🇦🇺 but still very expensive. There’s also the levtamp. https://www.eazytamp.com.au/collections/5-star-pro/products/eazytamp-5-star-pro-flat-base-medium-timber
tompoland drdre89 I have two and a half of them (dont ask). Highly recommended. Let me know if you have questions.
drdre89 tompoland Nice work. They are expensive. Do you use an O.C.D type tool to level out the puck first … or do you just tamp straight away and the Eztamp does the job? I’m not sure whether to get the red gum or iron bark . Want to get something that matches closely to the Niche Zero wood grain.
tompoland drdre89 I tried a couple of the OCD spinning things but it seemed to me that they only move grinds around at the top of the puck. Any clumps remain intact at the bottom. So I switched to a puck rake and that gives more consistent results, provided I pay careful attention when I rake. PS I have two of them for different sized baskets I.e. for a 54mm and 49mm baskets.
DavecUK tompoland I tried a couple of the OCD spinning things but it seemed to me that they only move grinds around at the top of the puck. Exactly what I found….I did some tests with layers and marking lines on the coffee bed….using one and then tamping. End result…layers were unmoved, lines intact.
tompoland They are expensive but I always think that I spend so much on a premium machine and a premium grinder that it warrants going premium on accessories such as a tamper or puck rake or scale.
drdre89 DavecUK I WDT first then use the O.C.D tool to flatten the puck so it’s a nice flat surface to tamp.
Stevebee DavecUK Same here. Stopped using an OCD type spinner for same reason. Might give a nice flat surface but will compress one side more than the if other if not level first. And if it is level after raking then no need to ocd. Now just rake and tamp and consistent pulls
drdre89 I’ve pulled the trigger on the flat Iron bark 5 star pro 58mm tamper. You’re to blame @tompoland ! 😂
tompoland Uncletits Melbourne based from memory but he ships everywhere. Great guy, very helpful and he can make any weird size you want.
tompoland Uncletits and on behalf of all Australians, welcome and brings lots of money to boost our economy. And if you are coming by postcode 4562 Queensland let me know and I’ll get the espresso ready.
Uncletits We lived in NW suburbs of Sydney for 9 years but came home in 2014 Our daughter lives in Nowra NSW and we’re heading there Like the tampers too Neil
DavecUK Uncletits I loved Sidney when I went there….absolutely fantastic city. I was only there for about 10 days, but found it friendly, much cheaper than the UK. Even managed a trip to Katoomba by train, an amazing scenic railway trip to an incredible place. Harbour cruise and Lammingtons….mmm
Uncletits So we’re here now and I’ve also gone for the iron bark one with some extras as our Niche is due end of May to go with Liz Downside is we are struggling with our daughters Pressurised Sunbeam ATM Neil
Uncletits So mine arrived - this is the Iron Bark Wood Also bought an infusion base as pictured and some dosing cups Only thing I need to do now is fly 12,000 miles home and collect my now delivered Niche from a neighbours Neil
