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Permalink Reply by luke hudek on August 17, 2010 at 2:28pm

http://www.coffeetamper.com/store/pc/home.asp

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Permalink Reply by Derryl Reid on August 17, 2010 at 2:35pm

http://laforzatamp.com/

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Permalink Reply by luke hudek on August 17, 2010 at 2:41pm

Derryl Reid said:

http://laforzatamp.com/

I do not know much about these, and now IM curious!

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Permalink Reply by John P on August 17, 2010 at 2:53pm

Brandi,

The most well known craftsman to seek out would be Reg Barber .

Also Thor Tampers make some really awesome all wood tampers.

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Permalink Reply by Brady on August 17, 2010 at 2:57pm

Great idea.

I'm sure you've already checked out these guys, but just in case.

I know both Espresso Parts and Reg have custom engraving options and/or custom delrin inserts.

Hope that helps.

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Permalink Reply by Brandi Heath on August 17, 2010 at 3:15pm

hey guys!

Thanks so much for all your help! I have checked out all these sites previously and by far my favorites are all the La Forza tamps. I'm just not sure how to order them and it doesn't look like they have much for sale.

We have a few of those really great colored wooden tampers and they're adorable!

I'm starting to wonder now if it's at all possible to decorate your own?
Any thoughts?

brandi

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Permalink Reply by Brandi Heath on August 17, 2010 at 3:49pm

awsome! i was definitely torn between RB tampers and these kind so its good to get some feedback. i dont think ive ever tried the ninth street before

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Permalink Reply by Robert Bedwell on August 17, 2010 at 4:47pm

By far the most attractive and finest tampers I have seen in the U.S. are the TORR Tampers distributed by Artazza. (www.artaza.com )

The quality is first class and the option of a titanium base in black makes a gorgeous tamper.

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Permalink Reply by Brandi Heath on August 17, 2010 at 5:17pm

thanks robert! they really are gorgeous and i haven't ever seen these before! how awesome!

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Permalink Reply by Victoria Wilcox on August 17, 2010 at 8:53pm

I find Reg Barber a little boring, check out the Aussie Pullman tampers, they are beautifully made and awesome to use - the height is also adjustable (parts come with every tamper) so no matter how big or small your handsm, you can change it to suit you. I can't use anything else now :p
www.coffeetamper.com.au

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Permalink Reply by Jackson Ball on August 17, 2010 at 9:18pm

ditto on the Torr's. The titanium tamper bases are not a mirror type finish though like their stainless bases. It still does a good job polishing the puck, but it's not quite the same. Probably doesn't make a lick' of difference in the resulting shot.

~j

Robert Bedwell said:

By far the most attractive and finest tampers I have seen in the U.S. are the TORR Tampers distributed by Artazza. (www.artaza.com )

The quality is first class and the option of a titanium base in black makes a gorgeous tamper.

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Permalink Reply by Terika on August 18, 2010 at 6:29am

Just a note, I would suggest taking the baristas to Coffee Fest or somewhere where they can get their hands on a bunch of tampers that feel great to them. There is little worse than having to endure an 8 hour shift on bar with a tamper that doesn't fit your hand properly.

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