what size of tamper do you need?
1979946
The unit comes with a scooper for the coffee and I used the back side of the scoop to tamp it down - worked perfectly!!
1979947
Actual answer: 49mm is the closest commercial. This is just about 2 inches and a smidge, so very close to 51mm. Another answer said 5mm, but they mixed up cm with mm.
1979948
I think a 50mm tamper would be the best fit. The 50mm tamper I bought on Amazon ended up being about 49mm, which is just slightly too small at the top of the basket. Though, it doesn't reach all the way to the bottom of the basket because of the angle of the side walls. The tamper stops right at the '2 cup' mark. So, 49-50mm would be the best size to buy. If you are ordering one online, go for the 50mm, because it will probably measure just under 50mm. 51mm might be slightly too big if you are trying to make under 4 servings of espresso.
1979949
I actually use the bottom of an iron supplement (vitamin) bottle. Works perfect!
928278
Do you already have the machine? You won't need to buy a tamper with the machine.
170111
I used the 3/16 ( 0.5 cm). I think they are available in other sizes. Hope that helps.
733442
No tamper necessary. Just fill stainless steal strainer with ground coffee.
1938177
Yes... I use the RSVP dual tamper, both 50 & 58mm; the 50 mm is the size I use.
1998795
As far as I could tell, neither end fit--at least without jamming it in and then yanking it out, along with half the grounds. The only reason I didn't return it is because the shipping cost would have been almost as much as the cost of the tamper.
1686840
I do not have a clue what you are asking. The Vktech tamper is a well made product that does the job it was designed to do very well.
1539088
From the description: Tamper-proof - 3/8-inch drive: 14mm, 1/2-inch drive: 16, 18mm. So just the 14, 16, & 18mm have the hole for "security" or "tamper proof" bolts. The rest of the bits do not have the hole.
630263
I would use the same as the recommended File Size: 4.8mm (3/16")I would use the same as the recommended File Size: 4.8mm (3/16")
867534
Check the Required Items tab at this link: http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58346
1368318
My tamper measures: 12 3/4 inches the entire length but only 9 1/2 inches from where it stops on the lid and extends into the blender. My container is 68 oz.
2055813
I found a micro screwdriver bit set at Menards which included an SD6 size torx bit...that's the size needed. At the time the little kit was on sale for, I think, $1.99. I no longer have the knife on hand to double check this size bit (gave it to my son as a gift) but I am almost certain #6 is what you need. If I'm wrong, I apologize!
1126982
I just measured some, and I got an ID of 0.11-0.12" or 2.75-2.9 mm. The stuff is not high-precision and is somewhat flexible, so these numbers are a bit rough.
428144
Order the mini-tamper from Vitamix.com. Amazon does not sell the mini-tamper. I have noticed that some people recommend using the longer tamper that comes with the tall 64 oz. container, because that particular tamper has a step that in theory will prevent it from reaching the blades in the shorter 32 oz. container. Unfortunately, there have been too many instances of that tamper being pushed vigorously enough to cause it to go past the step and hit the blades of the 32 oz. container, which destroys the end of the tamper. It's not worth the risk... just get the correct tamper for the job, the mini-tamper.
7317
Tucker, do what I did. Measure the diameter of the filter basket on your machine with a ruler that has a metric side. Once you determine the width of your basket in millimeters, compare that to the width of this tamper, which is 51mm per the product description. You certainly don't want a tamper that won't fit into the basket. You also don't want a tamper that is too small (not close to the width of the basket) as you will end up shoving the grounds all around in your filter basket. That's the problem I had trying to use my old, smaller tamper with my new machine with a wider basket.
1157188
I have the DeLonghi EC155 and now have a collection of various sized tampers bought trying to find the right one.... The 51mm Vktech fits perfectly. I'm guessing many DeLonghi's use the same size filters as mine, but cannot verify.... (Note: even if it's the wrong size, it would make a great paperweight....)
2223710
The machine comes with a tamper built in. I believe it is an odd size so you should use the one built in.