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Permalink Reply by Jason Haeger on January 3, 2008 at 11:15am

I'm talking older than 5 years, I think.

It was definitely an LM basket, and my 58mm flat-bottom definitely fit past the ridge, and it does not on my newer LM basket (or on the LM baskets in competition).

I'm not saying I know the manufacturing dimensions. I'm just saying what I've experienced.

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin H Wilkinson on February 12, 2008 at 11:46am

Thank you. So, if during practice time, someone has trouble one can request replacement baskets and hope that the replacement one is better than its predecessor?

Best,

bhW

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Permalink Reply by Jason Haeger on February 12, 2008 at 12:13pm

I would go on the safe side, personally. But really, it depends on your dose. Higher doses don't need to be "safe" since the tamper will never hit the ridge. If you are a lower dose barista, then I'd play it safe.

I hit the ridge every single time for the coffee I used.

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin H Wilkinson on February 12, 2008 at 12:34pm

Does anyone use a staub tamp in a 58mm basket? Which tamper size do you prefer? I'm pretty set on a staub tamp to complement some sort of Stockfleth move, and, am considering a RB 57.6 cflat, but, only because I have undying love for whatever Mark Prince says. What do you think?

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Permalink Reply by Jason Haeger on February 12, 2008 at 12:36pm

I think you'll be just fine with that tamper.

But, again. What sort of a dose are you planning to run?

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin H Wilkinson on February 12, 2008 at 12:38pm

Jason, sorry I forgot to include that. Presently, I'm consistently dosing 18 grams into a ridgeless double basket. I don't have a gram scale to get down to tenths of a gram, however, I like this coffee at this volume. While it's not the competition blend, it is similiar and from the same roaster.

Best,

bhW

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Permalink Reply by Jason Haeger on February 12, 2008 at 12:45pm

Yeah.. you'll probably hit the ridge.

It didn't bother me as much as I thought it would, but it was a little annoying.

I was running a flat tamper, however, and the C-Flat may give a little extra buffering room.

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin H Wilkinson on February 12, 2008 at 12:52pm

Thanks Jason. I appreciate the encouragement. Maybe I'll pick your brain about signature drinks as I am getting mine ready.

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Permalink Reply by Nick Cho on February 12, 2008 at 1:00pm

Keep in mind, the La Marzocco standard doubles are "ridged" baskets.

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