Thanks Dave, I do always start with a swept chute and doser. Have tried this loading method before with no better outcome. Gave it a shot again today and it still doesn't work for me. 3 shots that sprayed, dripped over the edges and were uneven. One of the things I liked about

La Dan, I will watch the vid again and give it a shot. Just got back from a bean run so I can start fresh tomorrow. 6 shots tonight plus a comp one from the roaster at the shop. I feel like I can drive these pineapples to Hawaii!

Thanks Jonny, I will go a little coarser in a minute here and see how it goes

Tony,Your second point first. Your right. It's not that bad, and it works. My whole thought with this is I feel I'm lacking somewhere in my process by having to use the WDT. Just looking to improve my technique. Your second: If I'm reading you right, your saying with just doing my normal

Yes Tony, the only thing I did different was to add some beans to the hopper. Thought was change 1 variable at a time if possible and see what happens

Good morning all. Thank you all so much for your advice. Clearly we are all passionate about this process of espresso. So, this morning my first attempt was to grind my usual single dose worth. Tried to be conscious of grounds hitting the middle of the basket. leveled, tapped, added the rest of the ...

Jonny, Thanks for the info. "(and Ceado E7 is very similar to the Super Jolly)" is true, these were the 2 I narrowed it down to. And yes, the idea is to get rid of the WDT if I can. Coincidentally, with family over last night for Christmas, I loaded more beans in the hopper than

La Dan, Thanks for all the info, and the link. It does make sense. I will work on loading the center of the basket and see how I make out

Meant to throw that in there. One dose at a time, per shot

Thanks Hugh. I will give it a try