Posted Tue Dec 6, 2005, 12:21pm Subject: Tamper full metal vs metal and wood
At the store I bough my full aluminium tamper the guy told me that tampers with wood are likely to go broken earlier. I like my flat alu tamper cause of the weight but as a newbie in my humble opinion almost anything is fine aslong it isn't from plastic(shame on ECM for delivering a plastic tamper... foei)
So what is your opinion on this? a full metal tamper or... more desing and hard wood on top of it to hold it.
Jasonian Senior Member Joined: 8 Aug 2005 Posts: 3,856 Location: Lubbock, TX Expertise: Professional
Posted Tue Dec 6, 2005, 1:51pm Subject: Re: Tamper full metal vs metal and wood
It's all personal preference, really. I've never heard of anyone ever having a single problem with their reg barber tamper wearing out. I personally have a full metal tamp, but it's not a solid piece of metal. The tamping piston is removable. I picked it because of its balance and weight. (all stainless steel).
herman2p Senior Member Joined: 27 Feb 2003 Posts: 47 Location: Los Angeles Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Wega Lyra auto, Silvia Grinder: mini mazzer, SS rocky
Posted Tue Dec 6, 2005, 2:10pm Subject: Re: Tamper full metal vs metal and wood
My rosewood tamper from Chris's Coffee failed within a year. The threading in the wood that interfaced with the piston gave way. I was able to repair it, but it did require some skill and tools. I have stainless steel tamper now that has never given me a problem. However, it is not as comfortable as the rosewood tamper.
BTW - The coffee did not care which tamper was used.
mutsje Said:
At the store I bough my full aluminium tamper the guy told me that tampers with wood are likely to go broken earlier. I like my flat alu tamper cause of the weight but as a newbie in my humble opinion almost anything is fine aslong it isn't from plastic(shame on ECM for delivering a plastic tamper... foei)
So what is your opinion on this? a full metal tamper or... more desing and hard wood on top of it to hold it.
BenB Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 466 Location: Perth, Australia Expertise: Professional
Espresso: 2 x 2grp LM Grinder: 2 Swifts, Mazzer Robur
Posted Tue Dec 6, 2005, 9:52pm Subject: Re: Tamper full metal vs metal and wood
My wooden handled reg barber tamper warms up a bit opposed to the stainless steel variety but it can dent a little on top from tapping the side of the portafilter. I like the slightly bottom heavy feel it gives as well...
mattyj Senior Member Joined: 5 Apr 2004 Posts: 1,092 Location: Sydney Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Expobar Office Pulser Grinder: Mazzer Mini Vac Pot: Hario Mocha 3 Cup ... broken...
Posted Tue Dec 6, 2005, 10:22pm Subject: Re: Tamper full metal vs metal and wood
the handle on my pullman tamp is made from red gum ... a native australian wood that is usually used to make railway sleepers. Can't see it breaking anytime in the very very distant future.
Posted Wed Dec 7, 2005, 10:29am Subject: Re: Tamper full metal vs metal and wood
Well the salesmen told me some people do there tampers in dishwashers. Can't imaging doing it but it seems it really is bad for the tampers with wood. (doh water and wood always baaad..)
The closest I got to "cleaning" my tamper was to polish the crap out of it. It stays clean longer that way, and, theoretically, leaves a smoother polish on the top of the puck.
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