Re: Versalab M3 - any thoughts

On 2006-12-06, Dan Bollinger <danNObollinger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Some might call his style modern, minimalist, or constructivist. I say he's
just a lazy metal-head that has no sense of design, style, or aesthetics.

Yes. I finally got around to exploring his older website, finding
pics of the original M3. It's downright hideous, what with all those
socket head cap screws poking half way out of their counter sunk holes
and what appears to be raw and black colored blanchard ground alum
plate. Apparently, this fellow sees himself as an artiste.

I can't say with any certainty whether or not his tamper is a good
design, but it's without a doubt a good idea. I'm surprised it hasn't
been pursued further by others as a viable product for the industry.
The price he's asking is a pitance when compared to the possible long
term injury baristas might suffer over their career. An adjustable
pnuematic tamper with a foot pedal actuator is a simple but effective
solution to potential RSI problems.

nb
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