3D Printing

[R6GYY]

As a test, I thought I would duplicate a post I just did on T-N-M-S. Who knows, we may have some 3d printer bods on here, so here goes (slightly tweaked) . . .

I've had a 3d printer for over a year now, and have printed a few designs from Thingiverse (and designed and printed a couple of my own custom items using OpenSCAD & Cura) but wanted to share something for coffee nerds that James Hoffmann introduced me to.

This is a 9 pronged WDT espresso distribution tool which I'm quite thrilled about.

Here is the original design on Thingiverse:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4819617

Here is my Make:
https://www.thingiverse.com/make:1014933

And here is James Hoffmann's clip on 3d printing coffee stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3bEjJ_S2V0

[Slim]

Very nice Reg - but what does it do? 

Is it used to stir coffee beans? Or something like that?

[R6GYY]

Below is a video that sort of explains it. It is for use in making espresso. The tool is used to distribute / move around your ground coffee to even the coffee out and remove any clumps that might have appeared.

I don't know why there are 2 tools in use here - I only use one. Before this printed one, I just used a straightened out paper clip!

After that, you then tamp and brew.

https://www.testing1x2x3.com/post/puck-prep-part-1-wdt-weiss-distribution-technique

[Slim]

Thanks Reg. I love my coffee but I use pretty simple tools .. currently a small cafetiere and Tesco fine ground espresso. I let it brew for 6 minutes and pour into a small quantity of microwaved milk in a mug.

Was using an Aeropress for a while but for some reason it takes about twice the quantity of coffee to make a similar strength cup.

[R6GYY]

I used a cafetiere for quite a while (I don't exclusively drink espresso based drinks), and then a V60 pour over. Whilst I still have, and use, cafetieres, I have got myself a Clever Dripper now in preference to the V60 as the coffee sits in the water for longer, then you put it on your cup/glass/mug when it is brewed and it drains out. Very clever indeed, and relatively cheap too. Although it does need filters. So you get the benefits of a cafetiere without the silt/grounds - a cleaner cup.

Here is James Hoffmann (again!) with his method of using the Clever Dripper. Very interesting about putting the water in first and adding the coffee on top.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpOdennxP24

I got mine for about £17 from Union Roast Coffee.