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    Tamper recommendations?



    Im desperately wanting to replace my crappy plastic tamper that came with my Gaggia Classic.

    Ive been looking around Bris for sometime and cannot find one Im happy with or the right size all or too small etc.

    Can anyone recommend a supplier (pref in Aust) that can provide a quality (not over the top) tamper to suit my 58mm portafilter?

    Cheers,
    Craig

  • #2
    Re: Tamper recommendations?

    Craig

    Many, myself included, use Gregs tampers (http://www.coffeetamper.com.au/). They are nice to look at, great to use and Greg is fantastic to deal with.

    Cheers
    Ed

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    • #3
      Re: Tamper recommendations?

      Hear hear!

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      • #4
        Re: Tamper recommendations?

        You could also contact John Doyle (aka Pinot) on this site. He has some nice stainless steel Tampers that Im sure he could send to you.

        cd.

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        • #5
          Re: Tamper recommendations?

          Hi,

          Have to second the others where Gregs Tampers are concerned... high quality, great service and a unique product. Ive got two of them.

          Cheers,
          Mal.

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          • #6
            Re: Tamper recommendations?

            Ill also recommend the Greg Pullman product.
            I have one for my Silvia and I bought one for my brother-in-law as a gift for his Sunbeam Machine.
            Mines great. My brother-in-law loves his. Reckons it makes a great difference even with the cheap machine.

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            • #7
              Re: Tamper recommendations?

              I also cant recommend Greg Pullman highly enough. He makes a beautiful tamper. A friend of mine saw my GP tamper and also had to have one for his La Cimbali Jnr.

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              • #8
                Re: Tamper recommendations?

                Hi, this is my first post to this forum and Id just like to add another opinion on the tamper issue.
                I certainly am in favour of buying Australian, but people should also check out the Reg Barber tampers from Canada, especially since they are much the same price as Gregs tampers, famous the world over for their incredible quality and beauty, and they deliver quickly and cheaply ($CAN15 cheap considering the air postage).
                I recently got one custom made to fit my Pavoni Europiccola filter baskets (49mm) and it cost $AUS80 door to door.


                cheers,

                chopinhauer

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                • #9
                  Re: Tamper recommendations?

                  Another vote for Greg Pullmans tampers. They are not only extremely good for tamping, they look great and each one is individual. Its like having a piece of art to sit on top of Silvia.

                  Mick

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                  • #10
                    Re: Tamper recommendations?

                    Originally posted by chopinhauer link=1109146620/0#7 date=1109211444
                    Hi, this is my first post to this forum and Id just like to add another opinion on the tamper issue.
                    I certainly am in favour of buying Australian, but people should also check out the Reg Barber tampers from Canada, especially since they are much the same price as Gregs tampers, famous the world over for their incredible quality and beauty, and they deliver quickly and cheaply ($CAN15 cheap considering the air postage).
                    I recently got one custom made to fit my Pavoni Europiccola filter baskets (49mm) and it cost $AUS80 door to door.


                    cheers,

                    chopinhauer
                    This is a good point. I have been considering a Reg Barber.
                    http://www.coffeetamper.com/
                    As soon as I come up with artwork I am happy with for the top of the tamper ($15 extra) - I am going to take the plunge.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Tamper recommendations?

                      And gentlemen,

                      as a sponsor to the site please allow me to advise that my company can also supply quality tampers.

                      At the moment I have 2 types:
                      a) polished aluminium;
                      b) polished stainless steel.

                      Both offer understated, solid functionality and we use them with commercial espresso machines. There is no timber, or any colouration, just simple, smooth, polished "white" metal.

                      Delivery is immediate. For details please contact through the little contact icons under my name at top LHS of this post!

                      Regardez,
                      FC.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Tamper recommendations?

                        sienna told me they sell reg barbers for $60aud, they only have ones with the sienna logo.

                        I use a solid ss one which I guess is like the ones fc sell which works a treat. Even though the wood top may look classier the solid ss certainly has an indestructible feel to it and is great for cleaning.

                        btw even a vegemite jar will work much better than the plastic tampers

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                        • #13
                          Re: Tamper recommendations?

                          If Sienna sell Reg Barber tampers, then they are not advertised on their internet site.
                          In any case, I imagine that most tampers they sell would be the standard 57 or 58mm size.
                          One needs to buy from Reg Barber directly if one needs a tamper for a non-standard filter basket such as those used by Pavoni and Elektra lever machines. Also RB have a myriad of styles and materials to choose from, as well as a choice between flat and convex bases.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Tamper recommendations?

                            I saw a little stubby 58mm one (SS) in the Cuisine World for $25, so while not a piece of art, it was certinly a piece of steel.

                            How much are those two you have FB?

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                            • #15
                              Re: Tamper recommendations?

                              The various wooden handles look great.
                              However, I wonder if they comply with the relevant Food Standards???? I remember reading something about varnished wood products and food.......
                              Like FRESH, Ill stick to the polished aluminium or stainless steel.
                              John

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