Below are photos of the prototype, hot off the laser engraver:

Count me in... Black ~58mm
jk

Holy Smoke! The Details!

Well guys I sincerely apologize for the wait on this but there has been details galore for me to work out on some of the Reg stuff, custom bases, base variables, price hikes from Reg, etc, etc, etc.

So here is the link...
http://www.espressoparts.com/cate...stacom_tamps.lmwdp

Don't lose that link as this is an unlinked/hidden section in Espresso Parts which means unless you come back or hit your back buttons after visiting you'll likely not find these tamps again.

First round of tamps should ship out Friday if ordered by Thursday.

I won't be applying the HB logo to Reg tamper pistons. Why? Well besides the different materials, if some how I mess one up it will take forever to get a replacement. Reg bases are already going to be a wait and I'd hate to screw something up even more.

If Dan approves I could also add the customized LMWDP Espressocraft/EP Hybrid "Barismo Spec" tamp later today as I am adding that tamper to our site today anyway. When that happens I'll also be adding a flamed tamp option for $20. You'll see what I mean when it is up, but it is a cool treatment if you are into the motorcycle/hot rod flame thing.

OlywaDave wrote:...price hikes from Reg, etc, etc, etc.

I had not noticed until now Reg has raised his tampers to 70 CDN, ouch! Suddenly the Compressore model looks extra sweet. Anyway, the webpage says LMWDP Custom Size Option where you can select 0.1mm increments. It looks like the custom turned piston is no additional charge. Is that correct?

OlywaDave wrote:If Dan approves I could also add the customized LMWDP Espressocraft/EP Hybrid "Barismo Spec" tamp later today...

Absolutely! The logo in black would look really sharp on that.

For those who haven't heard about the Espresso Tamper: Barismo Spec, Ben at http://www.barismo.com takes the Espressocraft tamper, replaces the piston with a convex EPNW piston, replaces the plastic adapter with a brass ring adapter, mills the ridges smooth, sandblasts the finish, and applies a C flat curve to the piston. Ben isn't selling them, he made them after being inspired by the HB Tamper Roadshow. As I understand it, the hybrid version from EPNW uses stock components.


Espresso Tamper: Barismo Spec

Our pistons our all CNC milled and turned when they arrive from our machinist. As we don't have a CNC in-house our hand turning won't be as accurate as a CNC.

The Reg custom sized pistons are all coming from him and he does have a CNC.

Looks great...
could i ask couple of questions
is postage to UK ok?
I am getting one for my LaPav old group...would that be a 49?
thanks

Hi David (White),

I just tried to order the Compressore for my pavoni, a 51mm base. It has a section called "LMWDP Custom Size Option" on the order page, and lists numbers from 0.1 to 0.9. I assume that this refers to the custom base diameter, e.g. 49.5mm etc. But there's no "0" in the drop down menu; I need a 51.0mm base.

Could you help?

Thanks!

Derek

The best fit for my Europiccola basket was 51.2. Is there anything larger than a 49.0 that is a better fit for a Cremina/a leva basket?

Fullsack wrote:The best fit for my Europiccola basket was 51.2. Is there anything larger than a 49.0 that is a better fit for a Cremina/a leva basket?

Measuring my baskets:
49.2 cremina single
49,.5 Cremina double
49.3 Europiccola / Pre Millennium
49.4 My tamper for all baskets used on my Cremina
49.7 MCal double
A 49.7 max diameter tamper would work for the Elektra MCal basket only. 49.6 would probably be better. A light sanding of the larger 49.7 would remove the excess diameter of a couple of thou./ .01mms.

I find that a tight fit squashes the grind to the basket walls and makes removing the loose grind from the walls a bit tougher.
YMMV
Sincerely
Richard

My custom size oversight has been fixed. Sorry about that guys. Custom sizes for the Reg folks is one of the details I had to work out and I didn't work it out so well eh?

For those hyper concerned about accuracy on your custom size piston I would stick with ordering one from Reg. Our method is as clean and will be close but not caliper close and I've seen you folks out there with your digital calipers.

A2chromepeacock wrote:Hi David (White),

I just tried to order the Compressore for my pavoni, a 51mm base. It has a section called "LMWDP Custom Size Option" on the order page, and lists numbers from 0.1 to 0.9. I assume that this refers to the custom base diameter, e.g. 49.5mm etc. But there's no "0" in the drop down menu; I need a 51.0mm base.

Could you help?

Thanks!

Derek

I just ordered mine and I can't wait to see the item next to my Creminas!

Handles only are now available too. Another detail overlooked.
See what I mean? Thanks for the heads up on that.

OlywaDave wrote:Handles only are now available too. Another detail overlooked.
See what I mean? Thanks for the heads up on that.

FYI, the ad for the Compressore handle doesn't say 'handle only'.

Thanks Bill Jackson...

It is silly but your name reminds of the ole Eastwood spaghetti western "Fist Full of Dollars". However it is the grave of Bill Carson that Clint and Lee Van Cleef are looking for. So maybe it isn't justified.

Hey, where'd you find my picture?

bill wrote:Hey, where'd you find my picture?

The internet can sure be intrusive these days.

Hi David/Dan,

Are you going to add the "LMWDP Espressocraft/EP Hybrid "Barismo Spec" tamp" to the list. I want two tampers and would like one of them to be this one.

Thanks

Dan said it is a go yesterday and I was hoping to get them up today which I did. Handles only for those with Espresso Parts pistons will be available tomorrow.

With the custom engraving they end up being pretty spendy but it is a NICE tamper.

Who do I get a quote for shipping to Finland?

Dave tells me a few order trickled in... and one for the EP hybrid Barismo spec tamper. I'm jealous! As for the international orders, I'll have to defer to Brian or Dave. I expect they'll be willing to work with the LMWDP being that Dave is a brother-in-arms and all.