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  • #16
    Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

    Originally posted by 5F52454D5850370 link=1262846653/0#0 date=1262846653
    I really like the look and feel of the Bakelite portafiltro handle on my Elektra and started thinking that a matching Tamper would be nice.

    Anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a good tamper in Bakelite?
    Bakelite rods can still be purchased today in different wood patterns and colours
    Find a woodworker and ask if they can turn it to a similar shape to your current Group Handle

    Here is some info I found on the net about Bakelite http://www.nimrodplastics.com.au/product-bakelite.htm

    Bakelite  is a brand named material based on the thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, developed in 1907–1909 by Dr. Leo Baekeland. Formed by the reaction under heat and pressure of phenol and formaldehyde, generally with a wood flour filler, it was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It was used for its nonconductive and heat-resistant properties in radio and telephone casings and electrical insulators, and was also used in diverse products such as kitchenware, jewelry, pipe stems, and toys. In 1993 Bakelite was designated a ACS National Historical Chemical Landmark in recognition of its significance as the worlds first completely synthetic plastic.
    KK

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    • #17
      Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

      [QUOTE=4E6A636360605A4E6A76686A050 link=1262846653/15#15 date=1262867749]
      Bakelite  is a brand named material based on the thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, developed in 1907–1909 by Dr. Leo Baekeland. Formed by the reaction under heat and pressure of phenol and formaldehyde, generally with a wood flour filler, it was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It was used for its nonconductive and heat-resistant properties in radio and telephone casings and electrical insulators, and was also used in diverse products such as kitchenware, jewelry, pipe stems, and toys. In 1993 Bakelite was designated a ACS National Historical Chemical Landmark in recognition of its significance as the worlds first completely synthetic plastic.
      Good heavens....

      I can see why it was renamed Bakelite ;D

      Mal.

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      • #18
        Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

        Coffee Parts have an Impod tamper with both a Bakelite handle and Bakelite base.
        The JB-045-equilibrio
        http://www.coffeeparts.com/accessories/coffee-tampers-57mm-58mm.html

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        • #19
          Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

          Originally posted by 1C203D262C2D3A2F272C480 link=1262846653/17#17 date=1262869818
          Coffee Parts have an Impod tamper with both a Bakelite handle and Bakelite base.
          The JB-045-equilibrio
          http://www.coffeeparts.com/accessories/coffee-tampers-57mm-58mm.html
          Now thats an expensive tamper $320

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          • #20
            Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

            Originally posted by 3934232B3E36510 link=1262846653/8#8 date=1262853234
            The feel and appearance is simply beautiful, hence the search for a matching tamper!
            If you really want one done I can make one for you. Our tampers are normally custom-made anyway so its no big issue to do custom work beyond the scope of just tampers. So long as the material can be sourced and turned (yes and yes to Bakelite) we can potentially make them out of anything.

            In the past weve done tamper handles in Sheaoak, Zebrano, Olivewood and Cocobolo to name a few, a Deluxe base in Aluminium Bronze and have also done a few porta-filter handles in the past for people whove wanted something special. This one for example we did for a Faema Faemina which originally had a plastic handle that had cracked - the replacement was done in ebony which came up looking a treat.

            Greg

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            • #21
              Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

              Originally posted by 2D382F2D3A3F2626272B244A0 link=1262846653/19#19 date=1262916081
              If you really want one done I can make one for you. Our tampers are normally custom-made anyway so its no big issue to do custom work beyond the scope of just tampers. So long as the material can be sourced and turned (yes and yes to Bakelite) we can potentially make them out of anything.

              In the past weve done tamper handles in Sheaoak, Zebrano, Olivewood and Cocobolo to name a few, a Deluxe base in Aluminium Bronze and have also done a few porta-filter handles in the past for people whove wanted something special. This one for example we did for a Faema Faemina which originally had a plastic handle that had cracked - the replacement was done in ebony which came up looking a treat.
              Thats impressive, sounds like youre running a really customer focussed operation. When time and money permits me this extravagance, Ill be in touch.


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              • #22
                Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                Originally posted by 233621233431282829252A440 link=1262846653/19#19 date=1262916081

                If you really want one done I can make one for you. Our tampers are normally custom-made anyway so its no big issue to do custom work beyond the scope of just tampers. So long as the material can be sourced and turned (yes and yes to Bakelite) we can potentially make them out of anything.
                Greg, can you make me a handle from the crushed bones of my fallen enemies please?

                Ill try to get you a nice sample to work with... maybe a femur or something

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                • #23
                  Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                  Originally posted by 687D6A687F7A6363626E610F0 link=1262846653/19#19 date=1262916081
                  So long as the material can be sourced and turned ... we can potentially make them out of anything.
                  Provided the final product is well bonded it should turn OK. Alternatively a complete bone would work provided we can stay within the dense outer cortical region - you may still need some sort of filler for the less dense  intermedullary region towards the centre, such as an epoxy resin. Be just the thing to show off at this years Crusaders On Caffeine forum.

                  Just dont ask us to send one overseas - I think it might raise a few eyebrows in Customs!

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                  • #24
                    Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                    Originally posted by 7F5D5A5A59555259637A555952583C0 link=1262846653/21#21 date=1262918956
                    Greg, can you make me a handle from the crushed bones of my fallen enemies please?

                    Ill try to get you a nice sample to work with... maybe a femur or something
                    ROFLMAO

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                    • #25
                      Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                      Originally posted by 303D2A22373F580 link=1262846653/0#0 date=1262846653
                      Anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a good tamper in Bakelite?
                      Back on topic now... :

                      Ive just made some phone calls and can source some natural Bakelite locally. How much the overall product ends up costing is unknown but looking at the material cost it should be substantially LESS than $320, in either a Barista or Deluxe tamper.

                      Of course being a somewhat brittle material youd have to handle with care - its not really the sort of material Id choose for a tamper so I doubt Id be making this a regular in our product range, but as a one-off its feasible.

                      Let me know if you want one.

                      Greg

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                      • #26
                        Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                        Originally posted by 2B3E292B3C392020212D224C0 link=1262846653/24#24 date=1262927559
                        natural Bakelite
                        natural?????

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                        • #27
                          Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                          In colour, i.e. browny colour, as opposed to the branches from bakelite trees :P Nah, as opposed to one of the rainbow varieties KK posted. I didnt even know it was available in colours so had to ask and thus specify here which material I was talking about.

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                          • #28
                            Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                            Im going ahead with Gregs offer to make a one-off Pullman Tamper in Bakelite.

                            Looking forward to seeing the end result!

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                            • #29
                              Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                              Nice herzog!

                              You have to post up photos here when you get it: http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1262088834

                              Caff

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                              • #30
                                Re: Anyone make a Bakelite handled Tamper?

                                Originally posted by 7E73646C7971160 link=1262846653/27#27 date=1263277037
                                Im going ahead with Gregs offer to make a one-off Pullman Tamper in Bakelite.

                                Looking forward to seeing the end result!
                                AND

                                Originally posted by 55777070737F787349507F737872160 link=1262846653/28#28 date=1263357422
                                Nice herzog!

                                You have to post up photos here when you get it: http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1262088834

                                Caff
                                Been trying to get some of the wood grain stuff... Can not find any locally..

                                Can not wait to see yours

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