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    Have just got my new double Tamper,

    Double you say? Yep Flat on one end and convex on the other and the weight.... only minor....hehehhe 1.147kg standing a mighty 75mm high and turned to 57.75mm for a 58mm filter.

    Material.............. Brass ... and polished to a mirror finish.

    A lump of brass this size would cost a fortune... much thanks to some friends who got me a lump 300mm long....


    Ill post a Pic when I can

    FB


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    Re: The Tamper of Tampers

    Originally posted by FrenchBean link=1091580521/0#0 date=1091580521
    Have just got my new double Tamper,

    Double you say? Yep Flat on one end and convex on the other and the weight.... only minor....hehehhe 1.70kg standing a mighty 75mm high and turned to 57.75mm for a 58mm filter.
    Did I read 1.7KG!!

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    • #3
      Re: The Tamper of Tampers

      I hang my head in shame Ed. no its not 1.7kg

      I modified my mistake to 1.147kg



      So this is it.

      I dosed the filter and then just placed the tamper on top and made sure it was level and twisted 2-3 times and then removed it. Used the weight of the tamper to tamp. Worked well.

      Id love to know what the cost of something like this would be in the open market.

      Best Tamper I have ever used, I would say there would only be a few of these in the world. but now im boasting

      FB

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      • #4
        Re: The Tamper of Tampers

        Originally posted by FrenchBean link=1091580521/0#2 date=1091625593
        I hang my head in shame Ed. no its not 1.7kg

        I modified my mistake to 1.147kg
        Shame? Are you kidding!! Even 1.147kg is HEAVY. Sounds great.

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        • #5
          Re: The Tamper of Tampers

          lol R&R youve seen the size of me..........The Gorilla Tamp is only minor compared to what I could really do.... We call it the King Kong Tamp.....lol

          On seriouse note, this morning I used it again and put a very smal ammt of extra pressure on it (5lb) and I have to admit that it is very nice to use. I Tamped and turned the filter over and no grain loss.... I hit that magic button that produces black gold and timed the shot (29sec = 55ml) Im happy with that.... I must admit I like using it.

          Hey Tom maybe if we combined my Tamper with your new machine we might have an even better set-up lol ;D

          I would never want to drop it, oh the damage it would cuse to my timber floors and to the tamper.

          FB

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          • #6
            Re: The Tamper of Tampers

            Your tamper looks great, could use it to TAMP intruders.

            Would love to try a convex shaped tamper ... wonder if I could taste the difference.

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            • #7
              Re: The Tamper of Tampers

              I really dont think in the final (convex) that it really makes any difference. Might give you a bit of extra room between the screen and grinds but thats It, Well thats what I think anyway, I could be wrong.

              No need to Tamp anyone Tom........ Got quite a few Long lengths of steel pipe that goes BANG, Rabbits and Foxes dont like it, and Piggie Wiggies squeal over it. ;D

              FB

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              • #8
                Re: The Tamper of Tampers

                FB,

                Thats one impressive tamper. I always say - theres nothing like absolute over engineering!

                This kind of thing is what separates the coffee drinkers from the coffee geeks!

                Regards,
                Phil

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                • #9
                  Re: The Tamper of Tampers

                  1kg of solid marine grade stainless. Love it.

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                  • #10
                    Re: The Tamper of Tampers

                    Certainly looks impressive, nice job.
                    Really wouldnt want to drop that on your toes on groggy morning!

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                    • #11
                      Re: The Tamper of Tampers

                      Im actually just looking for a way to add this photo to my profile... any help?? I dont know how to get a url for a photo otherwise.....

                      But yep, its a solid lump, fits the hand great and looks awesome.


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                      • #12
                        Re: The Tamper of Tampers

                        got it...

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                        • #13
                          Re: The Tamper of Tampers

                          Hi Karl,

                          There are many online photo hosting sites...I use www.photobucket.com but there are a host of others...

                          You join and upload your stuff- you will be assigned links to your pix which can be popped in wherever you like them...

                          Good luck!

                          2mcm

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                          • #14
                            Re: The Tamper of Tampers

                            Can I just leave it as it is now, with the link to this one?

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                            • #15
                              Re: The Tamper of Tampers

                              Gday Karl, I saw your "marty Smith Custom Tamper" I too thought I should show mine off as well, He makes a mighty fine tamper doesnt he. Mine is a mixture of marine grade stainless and brass........ Ray.

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