Tamper for Olympia Cremina

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JZY
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#1: Post by JZY »

I recently acquired a 1990 Olympia Cremina and I need tamper recommendations for Elektra baskets with a Richard Penny Bottomless portafilter. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance

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JohnB.
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#2: Post by JohnB. »

I use one of the Richard Penny tampers that OE used to sell. No idea if he still offers these or not but it works well with the Elektra baskets.
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RAS
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#3: Post by RAS »

Mike,

For the baskets that I use in both my Cremina and La Pavoni Europiccola, I really like the tamper that Orphan Espresso offers. Not everyone's cup of tea, as I bought mine from another HB'er, who didn't care for the look. It offers a VERY tight fit inside the basket, and the depth of the "piston" is perfect for confirming that I've tamped level and "true". I do have to say that for my levers, I've adopted a grind-finer, tamp-less-hard technique, and for this tamping (more of a polishing) style, this tamper works great. I also like the solid feel of its stainless steel construction.

http://www.orphanespresso.com/OE-One-Pi ... _1824.html
Bob

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Boldjava
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#4: Post by Boldjava »

I went with a Reg Barber SS base http://www.coffeetamper.com/store/pc/vi ... ategory=44
and had Dave Stephens, Marketplace forum, do the wood for it.

Love it.
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