Saw a couple old threads here, but found nothing definitive.

Aside from the RöstHaus, is there any other options for a tamping station for 49mm portafilter?

Very aware that using a bottomless helps, but even when using that I'm not able to get a level tamp while resting the handle.

Or just resign to puck prep with basket removed?

bovinecrusader wrote:Aside from the RöstHaus, is there any other options for a tamping station for 49mm portafilter?

https://www.tidaka.net/Tamper/Tamperstation---2_5.html (use Google Translate)

You'll have to measure the outside diameter of your particular portafilter.

bovinecrusader wrote:Or just resign to puck prep with basket removed?

That's what I usually do for 49mm machines - I've removed the springs from all of my 49mm portafilters. I prep baskets due to cleanliness and/or heat management issues.