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Product highlights
- Improves espresso consistency by breaking up clumps and evenly distributing coffee grounds before tamping.
- Available in three versions with 0.2mm, 0.25mm, or adjustable 0.25mm and 0.3mm needle configurations to suit any workflow.
- Includes either a magnetic top or stand for easy storage, with replacement needles provided for long-term use.
Improve your espresso extractions with the Normcore WDT Distribution Tool, designed to break up clumps and evenly distribute coffee grounds before tamping. A smooth, level coffee bed is essential for balanced flavour and even extraction and this tool makes achieving that easier than ever.
Available in three versions, the V2 features nine 0.2mm stainless steel needles with a magnetic top for easy storage on your espresso machine. It also includes replacement needles, making long-term maintenance simple. The V2.1 offers slightly thicker 0.25mm needles with an included stand. The V3 adds even more customisation, featuring adjustable needle configurations and both 0.25mm and 0.3mm needle sets to suit your preferred workflow.
Normcore WDT Tool Features
Even Coffee Distribution – Breaks up clumps and levels your coffee bed to improve shot consistency.
9 Stainless Steel Needles – Available in 0.2mm (V2), 0.25mm (V2.1), or adjustable 0.25mm and 0.3mm (V3) configurations.
Includes Replacement Needles – Maintain performance over time with easy-to-replace needle sets.
Magnetic Storage or Included Stand – V2 features a magnetic top, while V2.1 and V3 come with a dedicated stand.
Adjustable Needle Layout (V3) – Customise the number and arrangement of needles to suit your workflow.
Food-Grade Materials – Safe, easy to clean and built for daily use.
Compatible With All Espresso Baskets – Suitable for any brand or basket size.
This Product Includes
WDT V2
- 1 x Normcore WDT Tool V2
- 5 x Replacement needles
WDT V2.1 w/Stand
- 1 x Normcore WDT Tool V2.1
- 1 x WDT Stand
- 16 x Needles
WDT V3
- 1 x Normcore WDT Tool V3
- 1 x WDT Stand
- 12 x 0.25mm Needles
- 12 x 0.30mm Needles
Specifications
Version |
V2 |
V2.1 w/Stand |
V3 |
Materials |
Anodised Aluminium CNC, 304g stainless steel |
Anodised Aluminium CNC, 304g stainless steel |
Anodised Aluminium CNC, 304g stainless steel |
Dimensions |
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Improve your espresso extractions with the Normcore WDT Distribution Tool, designed to break up clumps and evenly distribute coffee grounds before tamping. A smooth, level coffee bed is essential for balanced flavour and even extraction and this tool makes achieving that easier than ever.
Available in three versions, the V2 features nine 0.2mm stainless steel needles with a magnetic top for easy storage on your espresso machine. It also includes replacement needles, making long-term maintenance simple. The V2.1 offers slightly thicker 0.25mm needles with an included stand. The V3 adds even more customisation, featuring adjustable needle configurations and both 0.25mm and 0.3mm needle sets to suit your preferred workflow.
Normcore WDT Tool Features
Even Coffee Distribution – Breaks up clumps and levels your coffee bed to improve shot consistency.
9 Stainless Steel Needles – Available in 0.2mm (V2), 0.25mm (V2.1), or adjustable 0.25mm and 0.3mm (V3) configurations.
Includes Replacement Needles – Maintain performance over time with easy-to-replace needle sets.
Magnetic Storage or Included Stand – V2 features a magnetic top, while V2.1 and V3 come with a dedicated stand.
Adjustable Needle Layout (V3) – Customise the number and arrangement of needles to suit your workflow.
Food-Grade Materials – Safe, easy to clean and built for daily use.
Compatible With All Espresso Baskets – Suitable for any brand or basket size.
This Product Includes
WDT V2
- 1 x Normcore WDT Tool V2
- 5 x Replacement needles
WDT V2.1 w/Stand
- 1 x Normcore WDT Tool V2.1
- 1 x WDT Stand
- 16 x Needles
WDT V3
- 1 x Normcore WDT Tool V3
- 1 x WDT Stand
- 12 x 0.25mm Needles
- 12 x 0.30mm Needles
Specifications
Version |
V2 |
V2.1 w/Stand |
V3 |
Materials |
Anodised Aluminium CNC, 304g stainless steel |
Anodised Aluminium CNC, 304g stainless steel |
Anodised Aluminium CNC, 304g stainless steel |
Dimensions |
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2 - Advanced Shipping – to minimise downtime without your product, once we have assessed your claim we will ship a replacement to you before we have received the damaged goods back.
Making a Freight Protection Claim
- To assess your claim, you will be required to provide photo and/or video evidence of the damaged product.
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