Rancilio Silvia Tamping Station

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I own a fantastic Rancilio Silvia, and I've had it for quite some time now. I absolutely adore that little machine! One thing that was still missing is a sturdy tamping stand. Instead of spending money on one, I decided to print my own. I came across several designs, but I really wanted to make my own. It's a perfect fit for the standard portafilter (I currently use a single spout). And just because I could, I added the Rancilio logo at the bottom. Now that I have V1.0 printed out, V1.1 (uploaded) already has some minor tweaks in place. I will keep adding small things until I'm completely satisfied. Only then will I print again (a long print). So this is a work in progress. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please share them! I might incorporate them into the design! V1.0 - Base design V1.1 - Reduced handle slot, chamfered some edges, reduced overall height by 5mm, reduced lower circle radius for a snug tamp fit, increased logo spacing. This design fits an older Silvia perfectly. Apparently the new one is slightly different. Once I get the measurements, I'll make sure to add that version. I've been using this tamping stand for over a year now, and I'm really happy with V1.1. There's some occasional crud in the stand, but it simply rinses out. If anyone has an idea to improve this design, please let me know! Print Settings Printer: P3 Frankenstein Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2 - 0.3 Infill: 20