Normcore Tamping Station – Solid Wood in Walnut and Black Oak
A fixed place for your portafilter and puck tools: a recess for the 58 mm portafilter, two round wells, a small opening and two slots. Normcore calls it the «Compact Espresso Tamping Station».
We carry it in walnut and black oak, at Normcore «Walnut» and «Black Oak». Normcore describes it as a compact station that keeps your accessories organised and gives each one its own place. Buy in Switzerland: online with delivery or via Click & Collect in Bern and Zurich.
What defines the Tamping Station
While you distribute and tamp, the portafilter rests in the recess and your tools stand next to it. In Normcore's photos, two Puck Screens sit in the slots, the WDT tool in the small opening, the tamper and distributor in the round wells. How you use the spaces is up to you.
According to Normcore, the station does not fit portafilters with an upward-facing spout. For 51 mm and 54 mm portafilters, Normcore makes a separate version.
The details in everyday use
The black insert of the portafilter recess can be removed, as Normcore's photo shows. Underneath is the recess in the wood.
Walnut shows a warm, brown grain; black oak is dark with a visible wood structure. On the walnut version, the sides show layers of lighter wood. Functionally, both versions are the same.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Normcore (Compact Espresso Tamping Station) |
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| Versions | Walnut, black oak |
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| Dimensions | 170 × 150 mm, height 68 mm according to Normcore's description (dimension drawing: 60 mm) |
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| Portafilter recess | For 58 mm portafilters, with removable black insert; not for portafilters with an upward-facing spout |
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| Other spaces | Two round wells Ø 60 mm, one opening Ø 29 mm, two slots 50 mm (according to the dimension drawing) |
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| In the box | 1 tamping station |
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| Delivery | 2–4 working days, Switzerland and Liechtenstein; Click & Collect in Bern and Zurich |
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Who it is made for
For everyone who wants their portafilter, tamper and puck tools in one place, whether at the machine at home or at the bar. Which wood is a question of style. Nobody needs a wooden station. Those who want one know why. Our opinion is one of many.
What goes with it
For everyone who wants an affordable, precise tamper: the tampers from our Normcore Collection. If you want more: the tampers from the Weber Workshops Collection.
The same goes for puck preparation: WDT tool, Puck Screen and dosing funnel, affordable from Normcore; the Moonraker and other tools from Weber Workshops. For weighing your dose: coffee scales from Normcore or, with app and flow rate display, from the Acaia Collection.
You will find machines and grinders in our Coffee Machines and Coffee Grinders collections. If you are still choosing, use our consultation tool.
Frequently asked questions
Which type of wood should I choose?
A question of style. Walnut is warm and brown, black oak is dark with a visible wood structure. Functionally, both are the same.
Does the tamping station fit my portafilter?
The recess is designed for 58 mm portafilters. According to Normcore, portafilters with an upward-facing spout do not fit. For 51 and 54 mm, Normcore makes a separate version.
How big is the tamping station?
According to Normcore, 170 × 150 mm with a height of 68 mm. Normcore's dimension drawing states a height of 60 mm.
Can I see the tamping station before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range. Write to us at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is there. Click & Collect at both locations.
Tip from the roastery: For dense, chocolatey-nutty espressos, we roast Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight. For maximum body without acidity: Very Nutty. If you want to discover something fruity: Wild Peach. Other beans work just as well. This is our recommendation, one of many.
