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Rattleware Aluminum Tampers
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4.6 Out of 5
Features
Rattleware Aluminum Tampers are perfect for use with any espresso machine. Available in 53mm, 57mm and 58mm. Weight approximately 1 lb.
4.6 out of 5
(5 Customer Reviews)
Rated 4 out of 5
Posted By:
Equii
04/28/2013
Has owned for:
1 - 6 months
Ability Level:
Beginner
The Basic Tamp
This Rattleware aluminum tamper has perfect Price to quality ratio. I Purchased this Rattleware Tamper when I bought my Gaggia and didn't have much money left over for a more expensive Tamper. This one works very well, surprisingly has a good weight to it for being aluminum, has a fine sateen finish and touch and just feels good in the hand. The longer shaft is personal preference, depending on your style of tamping it may be good or it may not. I grip around the shaft and apply the pressure at the base so it works well with me. I would say the longer shaft helps keep my arm straight improving my technique. It does a great job polishing off your puck, with very little residue being pulled off. ( I do NOT Tap my portafilter to get coffee off the inside walls ) BUT If you TAP the sides of your portafilter, be very careful or think of buying another type of Tamper. This tamper pits very easily one knock on a harder surface and there will be a ding. it also comes with a nice little Nylon baggie to keep it in.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
1 - 6 months
What's Best About this Product?
Best thing about this product is the Price, and Look.
Some Helpful Tips For Using this Product:
If you TAP your portafilter (which I don't recommend) Flip this Tamper over and use the handle, don't even try hitting the upper part of the base, there is no angle on the base so it's really to easy to miss and PIT the corner of the base. then you'll never get a good polish form it again!
My Experience With Using This Product:
Beginner
The Coffee I've Tried With This Product:
Illy, Lavazza, Pellini, many mixes from local roster
Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
Joo Chung
12/14/2012
I'm a relative newbie when it comes to making Espresso. But this tamper seems to work very well for me. No complaints at all.
Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
Michael Adsit
09/08/2010
Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover
Nice Tamper at a nice price
This tamper does the job and it buyable a reasonable price. Why anyone would pay $30-50+ for tamper is beyond me. Tamping is tamping.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
Rated 4 out of 5
Posted By:
EspressoDude
07/21/2010
Has owned for:
6 - 12 months
Ability Level:
Coffee Lover
The RattleWare Aluminum Tamper is a fine piece of equipment....but the 53MM absolutely does not fit the DeLonghi Model EC155 as I had read online. I wish I had returned it to wholelattelove during the 30 day product return period. I found a 52MM tamper from another mfg that fits perfectly. I still give the ill fitting tamper a decent rating as a product, I just had bad information about the size needed for my machine.
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
6 - 12 months
My Experience With Using This Product:
Coffee Lover
Rated 5 out of 5
Posted By:
WarEagle
12/20/2008
Has owned for:
Less than 1 month
Ability Level:
Beginner
Great solid tamper!
Been using this since I got Miss Silvia. Its one solid piece of machined aluminum. I got the 58mm model and it really allows you to press firmly when tamping. Also does pretty well putting a polish on the puck. Not bad at all for the price!
How Long Have I Been Using This Product?
Less than 1 month
My Experience With Using This Product:
Beginner
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mjackson ♦ If you let me know what machine you have I can certainly help you.
mjackson ♦ If you let me know what machine you have I can certainly help you.
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mjackson ♦ You do not really need a tamper. But the correct size from what I can find is 51 mm, but it was hard to find and may not be accurate.
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Hi, just wondering what size tamper would work best for a LaPavoni PC-16? Thanks!
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Michael Rosso ♦ Tim...Thank you for your posting to our Super Wall. The La Pavoni lever machines (1999 & newer)use a 51mm tamper. I hope this information helps, however if you have more questions please feel free to contact us directly at 1-888-411-5282 option 1. Thanks.
mjackson ♦ Bojan,
Thanks for the question. You will want to get a 58 mm tamper. That is the correct size.
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I'm looking to buy a tamper for a Gaggia Classic. What size tamper is appropriate?
Thanks,
Ed
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Michael Rosso ♦ Edel...Thank you for your interest in the Rattleware Aluminum Tampers. You will need to purchase a 58mm tamper to use with your Gaggia Classic. I hope this helps you, however if you have more questions please call us directly at 1-888-411-5282 option 1. Thanks.
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What size tamper is recommended for my Gaggia Classic, using the double shot?
Thanks...David
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mjackson ♦ David, The Classic is a lot of fun to use as it is tried and true classic and also brews a great shot. The size tamper you will need is a 58 mm tamper. This tamper will work with all the Gaggias.
Rattleware Aluminum Tampers
I have a Rancilio S24 and believe I need a 58mm tamper fir the Ranilio porta filter. Can you confirm that for me?
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mjackson ♦ Ginger,
Thanks for thinking of us. You have a great machine. You will need a 58 mm tamper and you are correct. I really like the Rattleware Large handle tamper for the money.
Rattleware Aluminum Tampers
I'm buying a new espresso machine (Miss Silvia). The portafilter is indicated to be 58mm. Do I want a 58mm tamper or would a 57mm be better?
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Michael Rosso ♦ Alan...Tamper size is the same size as the portafilter size. So for the Silvia you will need a 58 mm portafilter. Thanks
Michael Rosso ♦ John...Thanks for your interest in the Rattleware Tampers. You will need a 58mm tamper. Thanks
Rattleware Aluminum Tampers
Just ordered the ridgless basket for silvia. SHould I get the 58 mm or 57 mm tamper
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Michael Rosso ♦ Orrin...Hello. You will need to purchase the 58mm tamper for your machine. If you have any further questions or need helping ordering one, please feel free to contact us at 1-888-411-5282 option 1. Happy brewing
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