puck style distribution tool for 53 mm portafilter size

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jefft
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puck style distribution tool for 53 mm portafilter size

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Anyone know of any company that sells a puck style distribution tool for 53 mm portafilter size (for use with my mini Vivaldi II)?
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Post by nakedian »

I am looking for the same thing, and it exists:

https://stanthonyind.com/products/bt-we ... 2580019849

but as you can see it costs $140 which is a little rich for my blood. I have read of people having the cheap ones machined and I am looking in to the cost of that now... I'll keep you updated. I currently use an Ateco cake tester that i cut short and costs $0.89 on Amazon, but I'd like a little more.
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Re: puck style distribution tool for 53 mm portafilter size

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I had grind distribution problem until I started doing this:

* once ground coffee is in the portafilter - gently shake sideways
* then insert the portafilter into the slot of this affordable stand (see link below) and gently tap it down a couple of times. Grind settles down evenly at that point
* press tamper with slight rocky motion first and then go straight with full strength and you are ready to go

http://a.co/d/8xzpVjY
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Re: puck style distribution tool for 53 mm portafilter size

Post by rktcyntst »

I purchased a 53mm distribution tool from a site in the UK called Fishpond. Was $49.99 USD. It doesn't appear like it's currently in stock, but perhaps keep an eye out for future stock? I like it so far. It seems to help me with an issue of me pulling shots consistently off center when using a naked PF. Good luck. Here's link to the site, but like I said, doesn't appear that 53mm is currently stocked.

Scarlet Distribution Tool
adagan
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Re: puck style distribution tool for 53 mm portafilter size

Post by adagan »

Here's another option:

https://www.barista-shop.eu/barista-too ... -53mm.html

I have never used such a tool before.
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Re: puck style distribution tool for 53 mm portafilter size

Post by Velcro »

Pullman also make 53.3 distribution and tamps.
they will do custom sizes too

https://shop.pullman.coffee/en/pullman- ... tion-tool-
https://shop.pullman.coffee/en/pullman- ... alm-handle
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