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    Doh.....Ive found out that the tamper that came with my recently acquired EM6910 shouldnt be put into the washing up water. How do I know.....cause I did it and now the steel plate and the plastic handle have parted ways.   I was going to buy a better tamper eventually, but it looks like I will have to do it pronto.

    Now Im faced with bewildering choices. Pullman, Espro, Coffeelabs and others?  :-/

    Andrew.

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    Re: Need new tamper

    Originally posted by ajayro57 link=1188282592/0#0 date=1188282592
    Now Im faced with bewildering choices. Pullman, Espro, Coffeelabs and others? :-/

    Andrew.
    Thats the kind of problem I dont mind dealing with ,

    Mal.

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    • #3
      Re: Need new tamper

      Horses for courses!

      * The Pullman has a hand-turned hardwood handle and guide rings on the base to help you get a level tamp.
      * The Espro clicks when you hit 30lb of pressure to help with consistency and has the classic black/silver look
      * The Coffeelab has the luxury of adjustable height and rubber contact points and comes in a range of colours.

      Pullman ranges from $79.95 to $94.95 plus postage depending on your choice of handle. Coffeelab is slightly cheaper or slightly dearer than that at $95 including postage. Espro is a step up at around $140 plus postage.

      All are available in 58mm. The Pullman can be made to fit your baskets (off the shelf bases are available for the 6910 without having to send your baskets in). The Sunbeam baskets are on the large side so youll get a bit of slack with the other two. Shape of Pullman more suited to domestic use than commercial; Coffeelab and Espro work well in either environment.

      All are excellent products and youll find people who swear by each of them. I cant help than recommend my own product as I know from experience it performs very well with the larger base matched to the Sunbeam baskets, but if you prefer the others theyll serve you well too.

      Greg

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      • #4
        Re: Need new tamper

        And theyre so purty.

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        • #5
          Re: Need new tamper

          "Fit" for purpose is a good definition of quality.

          I emphasise the "fit" part to help with your decision AJ.

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          • #6
            Re: Need new tamper

            OK, Ive thought about it and I will get..........(drum roll)........a Pullman. Now I just have to decide on the handle. Mmmm, the redgum looks nice......and the jarrah looks nice. OK, OK, I have decided on the jarrah. So now I just have to send an email to Greg. The worst part will be the wait. But I know it will be worth it.

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            • #7
              Re: Need new tamper

              Full credit to Greg Pullman, in this day and age it is extremely rare to see such an open and honest assessment of ones options from a manufacturer.

              I have a Pullman tamper, it was the function and aesthetics that got my vote. These points seem to be over shadowed by Gregs modesty.

              All the best to Pullman Tampers.

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              • #8
                Re: Need new tamper

                Greg, you are a true gentleman and continue to demonstrate what the customer service actually means.

                Andrew, I love my pullman tamper and am sure you will appreciate it. Ive had the opportunity to try the other 2 mentioned by Greg, and personally found the espro too chunky to handle, though did like the coffeelab. For me though, the pullman represents functional art and I love the fact that each one is unique.

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                • #9
                  Re: Need new tamper

                  Thanks all. I have placed my order with Greg and Robin and can hardly wait. As many have said, the Pullman tamper is not only practical, but is a work of art as well. Im sure I will have many days of caffeinated enjoyment with this great product.

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