Normcore WDT Tool


Version: V2
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  • 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.
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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

  • (Ø) 28 mm x (H) 90 mm
  • Needle length: 50 mm
  • (Ø) 28 mm x (H) 90 mm
  • Needle length: 50 mm
  • (Ø) 31 mm x (H) 103 mm
  •  Needle length: 50 mm

 

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

  • (Ø) 28 mm x (H) 90 mm
  • Needle length: 50 mm
  • (Ø) 28 mm x (H) 90 mm
  • Needle length: 50 mm
  • (Ø) 31 mm x (H) 103 mm
  •  Needle length: 50 mm

 

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By selecting Alternative Brewing's Freight Protection you will receive a priority customer support and priority replacement of your product if it arrives damaged. You will be able to add this option to your order in checkout. 

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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.

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Vicky
Australia
11/10/2024

The stand is very useful

Good WDT tool. The stand is really nice and easily organized the tool and make workflow nice and simple

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Aaron J.
Australia
24/08/2024

Does the job

stand could be a little slick but does the job it’s designed to do.

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Jools P.
Australia
25/12/2023

First time customer

Hey! I had the best chat to one of your wonderful employees. She was such a great help and I hit major brownie points from my wife for Xmas day. Thank you!

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Luca M.
Australia
19/12/2023

Great WDT tool

This WDT tool feels solid and is made really well and feels high quality with an easy to use design. The delivery was quick and came in a couple of days

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Toni L.
Australia
13/12/2023

Comes with 2 sets of needles, the difference between this and my makeshift cork sewing needles is night and day! Normcore needles are actually quite flexi and feels therapeutic to rake with to rid of any clumps. Glad I got the stand, looks good on the bench without accidentally poking myself.

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Elim C.
Australia
27/11/2023

Handy little tool!

No idea what all this WDT fuss was all about….until you watch some vids and see the differences in shots and chasing that consistency with puck prep. I like the choice of the two needles sizes for the newer version

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FAQ

Not necessarily, but they are a game changer for achieving consistent results.
Weiss Distribution Technique - it breaks up any clumps and evens out the density of coffee during puck prep. .
WDT is proven to increase espresso extraction and reduce espresso channelling, as well as get more consistent results from shot to shot.
Both variantions come with 0.2mm as standard, V3 includes 10x 0.25mm and 10x 0.3mm additionally.
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Hi, do all versions of this tool fit on the wdt spot on the Normcore Tamping Mat Station - Wood (compact)? Thanks
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Hi Anne, Thank you for reaching out. They sure will! Kind Regards,
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