The Barista Hustle AutoComb WDT Tool has become a firm favourite with Baristas.
About Barista Hustle
Barista Hustle is a well-known name in the specialty coffee industry. Founded by baristas, educators, and product designers, they offer online barista courses and innovative coffee tools. Their commitment to transparency and community engagement has earned them trust among coffee professionals and enthusiasts.
Barista Hustkle AutoComb WDT Tool
The AutoComb is Barista Hustle’s solution to the espresso grind distribution problem. This hand-powered Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) tool features 12 needles that spin at high speed, fluidizing the coffee grinds into a homogenous mass ready for tamping. This ensures consistent grind distribution, regardless of the initial state of the grinds or the user’s experience level.
Benefits of the AutoComb
- Consistent Grind Distribution: The AutoComb’s high-speed needles ensure that coffee grinds are evenly distributed, resulting in a more consistent espresso extraction.
- Durability: The AutoComb is made from anodized aluminium, impact-resistant ABS, acetal, and stainless steel, built to withstand busy hospitality environments.
- Ease of Use: The tool is user-friendly, with adjustable needle depth for all baskets up to 25g, and compatibility with almost every popular 58mm basket and portafilter. It requires no wrist twisting or repetitive strain-inducing movements.
- Maintenance and Versatility: All components are removable and user-replaceable with the supplied Allen keys. The needles can be easily removed and replaced by hand, making maintenance straightforward.
BH AutoComb Video
From the BH’s mouth:
What’s in the Box?
- 1 x AutoComb with 12 needles installed.
- Tube with approx. 38 spare needles.
- Pliers for replacing needles.
- Allen keys.
- Card with QR code for the quick-start guide and manual.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Every part of the AutoComb is user-removable with Allen keys for cleaning or maintenance. The sliding carriage that holds the needles is also removable without tools, so you can get up close with the needles or run them under a tap. The white acetal slider is easily wiped clean if coffee grinds build up on the sliding surfaces.
The two ball bearings are fully sealed and lubricated for life.
This tool is NOT dishwasher safe. Hand washing only.
Compatibility
Supported Portafilters
- La Marzocco (except KB90)
- Decent
- Pesado
- Synesso
- Slayer
- KVW
- Simonelli
- Storm/Tempesta
- Weber Unifilter (Dog leg handle only)
Unsupported Portafilters
Currently not compatible with these (they’re working on these for v1.1)
- Weber Workshops Unifilter and Naked Portafilter (standard handles)
- La Marzocco KB90
- Some La Cimbali
Supported Baskets
- All standard 58mm baskets like VST, IMS, Pullman, LM, etc.
- Wafo
- Sworks
- Weber Unibasket
Specifications
- Needle Depth: Adjustable for all baskets up to 25g, tool-free.
- Compatibility: Fits almost every popular 58mm basket and portafilter.
- Materials: Anodized aluminium, impact-resistant ABS, acetal, and stainless steel.
- Design: Includes 12 high-speed spinning needles for optimal grind distribution.
- Maintenance: Comes with spare needles and all moving/sliding parts are over-engineered for durability. Components are removable and user-replaceable with Allen keys (supplied).
Summary
The Barista Hustle AutoComb WDT Tool is a valuable addition to any barista’s toolkit. Its design and construction make it suitable for both home and professional use. Whether you’re a seasoned barista or a coffee enthusiast, the AutoComb will help you achieve consistently excellent espresso.
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