Hey thanks for providing such great information on your channel. I’m learning heaps. Really appreciate the lack of “click bait” when compared to other coffee channels. Just great detailed info. Glad I found you 👍
I never really liked the look of it from videos, but tried it at someone else's place and was surprised I did really like it. The punch is satisfying. Only downside is that coffee seems to get stuck under the tamping area,, but can be cleaned out easy. Oh and the adjustment washer / key rattles, I think I found a solution for that adding a rubber washer so it has less space to move. I wonder if they could add a 51mm and 49mm base option for classic lever machines.
It's great how you can adjust the tamper pressing pressure. How can I measure how many pounds of pressure the tamper is working with? How did you set up your The Force Tamper? Maximum pressure or perhaps minimum pressure.
This tamper is cool and could really help with consistency and speed. The problem with palm tampers (I use one) is if youplace it on the coffee mound at an angle first, it'll push the grinds to the other side making that side a little denser. The distribution thing though might introduce channeling with the tiny rakes putting holes on the tamped puck.
Hey there. Thanks for your review. I also own the tamper and I like it pretty much. The only things I dont like are : you dont know the adjustment of the tamper....you have to use a scale und push to find out to how many lbs it is set. I currently use it out of the box which should be around 15-20lbs? Second thing I dont like is that the coffee grounds get under the plate. Note a big deal you simply have to use a brush to clean it. All in all nice product besides the fact that you dont know the tamping force....
What's never explained is this appears to gain pressure with a pretty light touch and then shoot the actual tamper end to the puck? I've watched him use this over many videos, but have no clue how the mechanism works?!! I will say it seems he.puts very little effort in hand pressure to achieve a tight puck;
why would I need this tamper over my $40 spring loaded tamper that is set for 30 lbs of pressure? I like your tamping station. What is it and where can I get it?
I’ve used mine for over a year and I like it overall. What I don’t like is that it seems sensitive to getting grounds between the outer alignment ring and the back of the tamper plate. That causes it to mis-fire, or not impact the coffee bed. It’s also a bit difficult to change out the tamper profiles. Overall it a pretty ingenious design.
Do you always clean the back of the tamper plate and the alignment ring every time after you use it? What kind of maintenance have you been doing to make it keep working after a year? I just bought it today despite feeling afraid from seeing negative comments on Amazon, they said the force tamper stopped working after using it for weeks.
@@movoyemickele I still use mine daily. What I have realized is that it needs to be cleaned of grounds every other day. It’s pretty easy, but not what I expected. Sometimes it won’t “fire” and when that occurs, it’s time to clean it. There is prbably no way around it since the grounds are so fine, just something to know.
@@movoyemickele No, just slide the leveling ring up enough to get a brush in there (see video @ about 1:10). You could also use some compressed air, but might want to do that outside! ;)
Should be 53.3 not 53mm for the precise fit for breville. How do I know? I had all my tools bought at 53mm and I recently bought a new sets of tools at 53.3mm (distributor, tamp, puck screen etc) they're would fit exactly how I wanted no space to wiggle.
Hi! What size of The Force Tamper will fit in VST 15 and 22? Which size will fit in Rancilio Silvia Pro X single and double baskets that come with the machine?
Hey! I have gone the screw all the way to the right but the maximum pressure that comes out of me is 10kg. The desired pressure is +-15kg.. I'm doing something wrong?
It's proven by James Hoffman that if you apply between 10-30lbs of pressure there's like no gain/benefit. The most important isn't to reach the classic old "30lbs rule" but way more to be consistent and have the same same pressure everytime or if you switch user.
It may be overpriced but it works. No need for a seperate distribution tool as well. Simple to use. Best video explanation of the Force Tamper yet from Hoon. I don't like the fact I wasted money on other distribution and tamper tools when this does it all!
i have the force tamper and its kind of nice but i returned it for a couple of reason, 1st theres no way to verify and adjust the punch, even turning the screw, how do you really know. 2nd it sits on your portafilter but if you move it sideways it will go right in it. the top should be larger. so i decided to return it and i ought compak cub tamp. th-cam.com/video/3iI-uIeWros/w-d-xo.html
Hey thanks for providing such great information on your channel. I’m learning heaps. Really appreciate the lack of “click bait” when compared to other coffee channels. Just great detailed info. Glad I found you 👍
Great to hear!
I never really liked the look of it from videos, but tried it at someone else's place and was surprised I did really like it. The punch is satisfying. Only downside is that coffee seems to get stuck under the tamping area,, but can be cleaned out easy. Oh and the adjustment washer / key rattles, I think I found a solution for that adding a rubber washer so it has less space to move.
I wonder if they could add a 51mm and 49mm base option for classic lever machines.
It's great how you can adjust the tamper pressing pressure. How can I measure how many pounds of pressure the tamper is working with? How did you set up your The Force Tamper? Maximum pressure or perhaps minimum pressure.
Someone said in the comments to press it against a human scale so it tells you how much lbs of pressure is being applied, otherwise no way to tell!
This tamper is cool and could really help with consistency and speed. The problem with palm tampers (I use one) is if youplace it on the coffee mound at an angle first, it'll push the grinds to the other side making that side a little denser. The distribution thing though might introduce channeling with the tiny rakes putting holes on the tamped puck.
Thanks for the tips!
i`ve been following you since the pandemic, i congratulate you of how have you evolutioned.
I have mine for couple months now, love it so far. no complaint
Another Hoon coffee product tutorial educational and fun to watch.
Hey there. Thanks for your review. I also own the tamper and I like it pretty much. The only things I dont like are : you dont know the adjustment of the tamper....you have to use a scale und push to find out to how many lbs it is set. I currently use it out of the box which should be around 15-20lbs? Second thing I dont like is that the coffee grounds get under the plate. Note a big deal you simply have to use a brush to clean it. All in all nice product besides the fact that you dont know the tamping force....
What I love about this is no matter whether my girlfriend or I make espresso the puck will tamped consistently.
What's never explained is this appears to gain pressure with a pretty light touch and then shoot the actual tamper end to the puck? I've watched him use this over many videos, but have no clue how the mechanism works?!! I will say it seems he.puts very little effort in hand pressure to achieve a tight puck;
why would I need this tamper over my $40 spring loaded tamper that is set for 30 lbs of pressure? I like your tamping station. What is it and where can I get it?
I’ve used mine for over a year and I like it overall. What I don’t like is that it seems sensitive to getting grounds between the outer alignment ring and the back of the tamper plate. That causes it to mis-fire, or not impact the coffee bed. It’s also a bit difficult to change out the tamper profiles. Overall it a pretty ingenious design.
Do you always clean the back of the tamper plate and the alignment ring every time after you use it? What kind of maintenance have you been doing to make it keep working after a year? I just bought it today despite feeling afraid from seeing negative comments on Amazon, they said the force tamper stopped working after using it for weeks.
@@movoyemickele I still use mine daily. What I have realized is that it needs to be cleaned of grounds every other day. It’s pretty easy, but not what I expected. Sometimes it won’t “fire” and when that occurs, it’s time to clean it. There is prbably no way around it since the grounds are so fine, just something to know.
@@johnwilliamson9453 Do I need to disassemble it in order to clean it?
@@movoyemickele No, just slide the leveling ring up enough to get a brush in there (see video @ about 1:10). You could also use some compressed air, but might want to do that outside! ;)
@@johnwilliamson9453 Thanks bro, hope mine will last over a year like yours :)
Appears well designed, but another in a quest for a perfect extraction. Thank you.
Should be 53.3 not 53mm for the precise fit for breville. How do I know? I had all my tools bought at 53mm and I recently bought a new sets of tools at 53.3mm (distributor, tamp, puck screen etc) they're would fit exactly how I wanted no space to wiggle.
would you recommend spend that much money on a luna scale?
Hi! What size of The Force Tamper will fit in VST 15 and 22? Which size will fit in Rancilio Silvia Pro X single and double baskets that come with the machine?
Nice Hoon. I wouldn't buy this cuz I already have a decent V2 tamper. It's great that they have a base for Breville baskets.
How does it fit in 58.5mm?does it live some coffee by the edges?
Thanks.
Hi, love your review! What kind of dosing ring do you use?
I have one and it's great. bit pricey but it's really nice.
Where to purchase the stand?
Hey! I have gone the screw all the way to the right but the maximum pressure that comes out of me is 10kg. The desired pressure is +-15kg.. I'm doing something wrong?
It's proven by James Hoffman that if you apply between 10-30lbs of pressure there's like no gain/benefit. The most important isn't to reach the classic old "30lbs rule" but way more to be consistent and have the same same pressure everytime or if you switch user.
Thanks Hoon now I'm $200 poorer 😂
I love it but , 199.00 bucks? Good Lord
I wish it didn’t have that logo on the top
That's pretty cool!
Designed by a NASA engineer on a slow day who likes coffee.
I need this in my life
Quite informative, but the video could have been so much better with a little editing. Very often, the important thing is out of focus as well.
200 dollars is a lot of money for a tamping tool
Yes it is...
You should see the price for a PuqPress Q2.
Good content, but the camera focus makes me dizzy.
nothing is in focus
No way would I pay for this way overpriced espresso tool
Lol. 200 dollars. Such a rip off. You can get a different brand for 20 bucks now. Such b s.
Another overpriced espresso tool.
It may be overpriced but it works. No need for a seperate distribution tool as well. Simple to use. Best video explanation of the Force Tamper yet from Hoon. I don't like the fact I wasted money on other distribution and tamper tools when this does it all!
@@balmatian finally someone who gives a user experience testimony. Thks
Hi, i have it as well. All are good except for some coffee stuck inside the mechanism. You have to clean it up always.
i have the force tamper and its kind of nice but i returned it for a couple of reason, 1st theres no way to verify and adjust the punch, even turning the screw, how do you really know. 2nd it sits on your portafilter but if you move it sideways it will go right in it. the top should be larger. so i decided to return it and i ought compak cub tamp. th-cam.com/video/3iI-uIeWros/w-d-xo.html
Very nice. 🤎☕️