Wiedemann Manufactory

The Wiedemann Tamper Station v2 Double in the matte black variant differs from the stainless steel variant mainly in the material used and the surface texture. While the stainless steel variant offers a shiny and robust surface, the matte black variant has an elegant, subtle finish that fits into various decor styles while also being scratch-resistant. Both models are designed to optimize your barista workflows; however, the Double version with its double platform offers additional functionality and organization.

The Wiedemann precision tamper has a diameter of 58.5 mm, which is in line with the professional standard for VST and IMS baskets. It fits snugly without producing a donut rim, which is exactly what you need for reproducible pucks. The manufacturing takes place on Lake Constance by hand, with each piece being sanded and treated multiple times with organic hard oil. The feel is noticeably different from aluminum or plastic: the wood gives you direct feedback when tamping, without the handle slipping in your hand. If you make hundreds of shots daily, you will notice the difference, not in the extraction, but in the workflow.

The Wiedemann 41mm is specifically designed for the La Marzocco X-Filter with 7g and a 41mm extraction diameter. Standard single baskets from IMS or VST usually have an inner diameter of 50–52mm, making the funnel too narrow, resulting in gaps at the edge. If you are working with classic single baskets, you need a 54mm or 58mm dosing ring. The 41mm is really only useful for the X-Filter setup, where it fits precisely and prevents mess during WDT use.

The precision tamper has a diameter of 58.5 mm. This is intentionally 0.2–0.3 mm below the common 58 mm sieves from VST and IMS. This tight tolerance prevents jamming during tamping and simultaneously minimizes the lateral edge where channeling can occur. It fits precisely for standard Rocket or ECM sieves; for very tight precision baskets, you should measure again just in case.

Wenn du nur einen Tamper hast und deinen Workflow gerade erst aufbaust, reicht die einfache Wiedemann Tamperstation. Die Double-Version macht Sinn, sobald du mehrere Tamper nutzt oder deinen Arbeitsplatz kompakter organisieren willst, alles an einem Platz, kein Ablegen auf der Arbeitsplatte. Für den Einstieg ist die einfache Version völlig ausreichend, du kannst später immer noch wechseln.

Yes, the Wiedemann Tamper Station v2 Double works with all common 58 mm portafilters, which is the standard for most home machines. With the interchangeable ring system, you can also adjust the platform for other sizes. The rubber insert is shaped so that your portafilter sits securely, allowing you to tamp freely with both hands without anything tipping over.

Wiedemann works with solid stainless steel throughout their precision tools, no zinc alloy with coating. You can also see this in the weight and surface quality, it withstands acid, moisture, and mechanical stress for years. The workmanship is on par with their tampers and WDT tools, which are considered extremely durable in the community. For the price, I expect nothing less than solid steel with precise CNC manufacturing.

We manufacture the handles from olive wood, walnut, oak, or smoked oak, all sourced from sustainable forestry. Each piece is hand-sanded, polished, and treated multiple times with organic hard oil. The result: a warm, velvety surface that feels distinctly different from plastic or metal. The grain is unique to each tamper, giving you a handcrafted one-of-a-kind piece in your hand.

The double version has two separate support surfaces: one for the portafilter, one for your tamper. The tamper support is lined with rubber to prevent slipping. The interchangeable ring system allows you to adjust to 58 mm or 41 mm portafilters, and the tamper itself rests freely on the surface, not in a form-fitting design. With precise 58.5 mm flat-base tampers, everything sits stable; with convex or very narrow bases, minimal movement may occur. For standard flat tampers used in cafés, the station is well designed.

The 41-mm diameter is precisely matched to the La Marzocco X-Filter, a 7g precision basket with only 41 mm of extraction area instead of the usual 54 or 58 mm. This means: significantly smaller puck, higher ratio of coffee mass to basket area, different extraction behavior. For true single shots with 7g, this funnel is a must; classic dosing rings for 58 mm do not fit here because they completely overshadow the basket and complicate dosing. The 41-mm funnel sits precisely on the X-Filter and allows you to dose cleanly without coffee grounds landing outside the basket.