It's Tamper Time!

ArcticFox

Roll up, Roll up! Yes, ladies & gentleman it's that time of year again - TAMPER TIME! :cool:

Every now and again there is a tamper thread on here and I thought it was about time it popped up again to rekindle old friends through reasoned debate (senseless quarrels and bitter diatribes) and provide a useful resource for those who want to purchase such an intricate yet facile device.


As for me - I am in the market for a tamper for my Gaggia Baby Dose, and from what I understand I need a 58mm tamper??

I am based in Dublin (Sandyford) so could someone please advise of a shop in Dublin where I could buy a decent tamper (rosewood finish would be nice) without breaking the bank?

Thanks for the info in advance

RE*AC*TOR

Brown Thomas used to have a couple, but in memory they were a bit small.

Try Reg Barber
http://coffeetamper.com/store/pc/home.asp

or

Espressoparts
http://www.espressoparts.com/TampersTamping

or.. well there's loads of different options out there.

Slaphead07

I tried all the usual suspects in Dublin recently for a tamper and found nothing. Go to the internet where you will be spoilt. Not always cheap, especially when you add shipping, but a good one will last forever.

ArcticFox

Anywhere in town other than BTs?

RE*AC*TOR wrote: »

Brown Thomas used to have a couple, but in memory they were a bit small.

Try Reg Barber
http://coffeetamper.com/store/pc/home.asp

or

Espressoparts
http://www.espressoparts.com/TampersTamping

or.. well there's loads of different options out there.

RE*AC*TOR

You could try Karl at Coffee Angel, I remember he had some red tampers a while back. Also maybe the Bald Barista, or Milk & Honey - but they'd be long shots.

ArcticFox wrote: »

Anywhere in town other than BTs?

colinsourke

coffeehit.co.uk has a huge selection of tampers and seems really well priced also

Doodee

I've got a tamper from here before:
http://shop.ebay.ie/precisiontampermaker/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340

It was recommended by a friend and is very good.
Apart from getting one sized to spec then I'd say it's a good alternative.