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  • azenis
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    Well I went and got my CL Tamper from Steve today and its awesome !! Very nice to use. Might still get a pullman, and maybe one of the new CL ones down the track as well. This one was a bit of a scratch n dent special, and an older design on the base, but for me its great!

    Highly recommended

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  • pie_in_ear
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    I have a couple of coffeelab tampers. Ive used the Reg Barber and espresso craft ones but not the Pullman. The great thing about the cl tampers is 1 the adjustablity and 2 the rubber supports. But then again, probably more useful when using it 100s of times a day.
    I love the coffeelab tamper, we special ordered a bunch with flat bases, but alas the last two were sold on Sunday to css.

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  • Wushoes
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    Originally posted by Gavin1 link=1211375673/0#13 date=1211417153
    That awesome!

    I like the older CLs with the logo on the base. looks cute....

    Or is it the newer ones...hmm
    older ones. I have 2 old and 1 new.

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  • azenis
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    no idea haha

    At least i will have something to get me going. woooooo ill be buzzing tonight

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  • Gavin1
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    That awesome!

    I like the older CLs with the logo on the base. looks cute....

    Or is it the newer ones...hmm

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  • azenis
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    Steve @ CL is putting one together for me today out of spare/damaged/not up to spec parts he has lying around to get me going and see if i like the design, and to get me over to the time when he has them in stock or when the new Pullman is out so I can decide then, takes some pressure off... thanks heaps Steve!! Now I just need my damn grinder to arrive! Should be here tomorrow.

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  • psaigh
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    Re: Tampers - Pullman vs CoffeeLab Desing

    Originally posted by Wushoes - David S link=1211375673/0#6 date=1211403613
    In the commercial environment however, using a fitted tamper is bad. Imagine a 3 group machine. Each filter basket has its own tolerance.
    Not so much a problem if youre using a synesso or the synesso baskets as these are spot on everytime. Hate that about the LMZ baskets, but at least they taper considerably to help minimise side chaneling from ill-fitted tamper bases.

    And back on topic, pullman all the way!!

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  • Gavin1
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    Originally posted by Wushoes - David S link=1211375673/0#6 date=1211403613
    My colleague bought a 58.3mm base for his Reg Barber to fit La Marzocco. I told him he was an idiot. 2 days later he told me I was right. The tamper got stuck in a basket and in compeition it would have had disasterous results.

    DS
    Hmm the LM double taper inward a whole lot compared to the synessos etc. The 58.3 Pullman I have fits fine into the LM double. Well it doesnt go all the way down but then again, you fill the basket pass the ridge dont you? I know I do heh...

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  • yeeza
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    I wish I had a parcel on my desk

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  • gregpullman
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    Originally posted by Wushoes - David S link=1211375673/0#6 date=1211403613
    Anxiously awaiting the new pullman design. I actually have a parcel for Luca sitting on my desk from Greg. I wonder if it is a new prototype of the Pullman?????


    DS
    Got it in one. Rip it open and give it a workout, thats what its there for!

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  • cjhfield
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    I used a Pullman for about a year with my Silvia and then switched to a Coffee Labs one when I got my new machine as the basket was a different size. At first I really missed the Pullman - the extra space and the convex base seemed to make the CL tamper squish all over the place and I was not compacting the puck evenly.I then had a dramatic breakthrough - I took out one of the washers to shorten the handle - this gave me a much better grip as my thumb and fingers could now press well on the base. I had not realised how important that is. To get the best out of the CL I now press with thumb and fingers NSEW so its a bit more complicated than the Pullman - the Pullman fits so well there is only a down push. I liked the rings on the Pullman and found them useful esp in the Silvia basket where you are overloading the basket to get the best shot. On my current baskets the CL sinks right in so the top of the base is level with the top of the basket and I can feell if the puck is level.

    I liked the wood of the Pullman. I think it would fit better with the Hobart Vibe. The CL feels better. I think the Pullman worked particularly well with the Silvia baskets. I nearly replaced my CL with one but now I have got the hang of it I think I could get the same results with both - just a learning curve to get the best out of the tool.

    Chris

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  • Wushoes
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    I love the Coffeelab tamper. Ive had one for 2 years and now I own 3 in total. I also own 1 Reg Barber and 1 Espro. Of the lot, I rate CL #1 and Espro #2. I love they way the CL and Espro feel in my hand. I have smaller hands and like the fact that the CL has adjustable spacers. The Espro has a heavy solid feel to it...another great fitting tamper in my hand.

    Ive used a Pullman on a number of occassions. For home I think it is great. Perfect fit everytime. In the commercial environment however, using a fitted tamper is bad. Imagine a 3 group machine. Each filter basket has its own tolerance. My colleague bought a 58.3mm base for his Reg Barber to fit La Marzocco. I told him he was an idiot. 2 days later he told me I was right. The tamper got stuck in a basket and in compeition it would have had disasterous results. The Classic pullman design is not as ergonomic as other tampers either. Anxiously awaiting the new pullman design. I actually have a parcel for Luca sitting on my desk from Greg. I wonder if it is a new prototype of the Pullman?????


    DS

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  • Gavin1
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    Someones had one too many coffees!

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  • luca
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    Originally posted by Gavin1 link=1211375673/0#3 date=1211379618
    Buy them all!!!
    Gotta buy them all ... like ... uhh ... tampermon?

    "Watch out, Barbersaurus; Pullmachu is using its stomp attack"

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  • Gavin1
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    Also note that CL is a 1mm convexed tamper.

    Pullman gives you the option or convex or flat.

    CL definitely has better ergonomics. It just feels "right" when tamping. Probably not important in a domestic 1-3 shots a day setting.

    Buy them all!!!

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