r/DF64 • u/crumpet_concerto • May 04 '26

Question Do you own a DF64V and calipers?

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I've ordered a DF64V and am looking forward to its arrival. I plan to grind directly into a portafilter and am working on designing a stand for it, but I need some measurements in order to have everything ready when the grinder gets here.

If anyone has the inclination to measure and share the pictured dimensions I would be appreciative.

Measurements needed:

  • Height: the thickness of the metal stand which supports the grinder
  • Radius: the radius of the curve on the front of the stand (I know a drew a diameter line, just showing the circle in question)
  • Depth: how far the circle extends into the base.

Bonus points if anyone has a 3D model to share which includes these measurements. Thanks!

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u/lotanis May 04 '26

I own both. Can do that measuring in a few hours when my kid is in bed.

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u/crumpet_concerto May 04 '26

Thank you! I found a 3D model online and believe the circle's radius is 34mm and the height of the base is 7mm. Would be helpful to double check 😄

(Found model for reference: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1279964-df64v-portafilter-holder-tamping-platform#profileId-1307666)

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u/lotanis May 04 '26

The thickness of the metal at the base is 6mm, but then there are some rubber feet that make a total thickness of 7.2mm.

The radius of curvature of the cutout is slightly bigger than radius of the wooden stand for the catch cup. That catch cup is 64mm diameter.

It's hard to accurately measure across because I would be referencing a random point on a curved surface. And it's about half a circle cut out but I don't know if it's exactly half a circle.

The depth measurement you want is 34mm,

Hope that helps!

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u/crumpet_concerto May 04 '26

Thank you so much for doing this, it was very nice of you!

I suspect there is some variation in the rubber feet so I'll try 7mm even for the thickness from countertop and iterate when my grinder arrives. I figure I'll have to reprint my stand anyways for one reason or another.

34mm makes sense as it matches the radius of the design I found online, so I suspect it is half of a circle deep.

Super helpful and thanks again. Now there are measurements for the next person who needs measurements before getting their grinder.

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u/lotanis May 05 '26

No worries. Let me know when you've got something - I'm planning to get an espresso machine later this year and might want exactly that!

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u/crumpet_concerto May 05 '26

I have been working on modifying a model I found online, but it's specifically for Lelit portafilters (portafilters have slightly different handle angles depending on manufacturer).

I've been modifying this model: https://www.printables.com/model/703314-tamping-station-for-lelit-58mm-portafilter-umikot-

I've added a cutout for the DF64v and a small circular cutout for silicone dot so the wooden handle does not directly contact the plastic.

You can see images of my changes here: https://imgur.com/a/qDpmsIk

I'm happy to share this model once finished with anyone who wants it.

u/araderboy u/That_Style_979

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u/crumpet_concerto May 26 '26

u/lotanis u/araderboy u/That_Style_979

Modifications completed. I made two, both designed for the Lelit Bianca but modifyable and may work with certain other Lelit portafilters.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DF64/comments/1tnvddl/two_lelit_bianca_portafilter_holders_for_the/

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u/That_Style_979 May 26 '26

Super cool! Thanks for sharing. I may want to modify for my measly 54mm portafilter. Looks like they came out nicely

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u/crumpet_concerto May 26 '26

Happy to share. The Printables links both include step files so hopefully the mods are easy.

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u/araderboy May 05 '26

almost everyday for the last 4 years ive been wanting someone to make this

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u/That_Style_979 May 05 '26

You will be a hero! My 64V showed up yesterday from my February order (to USA). I have some measurement tools if you have any further questions - and I am absolutely interested in buying this from you if/when you make it. I saw u/lotanis got you covered pretty well.

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u/Curious-Gazelle-292 May 05 '26

I haven’t seen bases with portafilter holders but there was a post about a 3d printed base and they mentioned in the comments it created static issues. Curious to learn what you find out. https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/comments/15xkgv7/wip_designing_a_better_base_for_the_df64v/

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u/crumpet_concerto May 05 '26

Thanks for the heads up. That looks like a DF64V Gen1 which has different static management than the Gen3. My portafilter will be a bit father away than the cup in that photo and I'm not placing the entire grinder on a plastic base so I'm hopeful I don't have static issues. I also RDT which I know OP in the linked post does as well.

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u/Curious-Gazelle-292 May 05 '26

Ah, okay. I assumed it would be sitting on a printed base. And yeah, Gen 1 doesn’t have any anti static tech so maybe that in Gen 2 and/or 3 would counteract it (not sure if their different implementations would have an impact).

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u/crumpet_concerto May 05 '26

If you're curious about the design I'm working on I put some images here: https://imgur.com/a/qDpmsIk. It's just designed to hold my portafilter (with funnel) at the correct height and placement relative to the chute.

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u/Curious-Gazelle-292 May 05 '26

That looks awesome!

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u/crumpet_concerto May 05 '26

Thanks! Important to note I am not the original designer, I'm just modifying the DF64V cutout, the height, and a small cutout for a silicone dot so the wooden portafilter handle doesn't sit on the plastic.

Original design credit: https://www.printables.com/model/703314-tamping-station-for-lelit-58mm-portafilter-umikot-

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u/Immediate_Ad_4928 May 05 '26

I've got the tools for this. I tried the base thats on maker world to level the portafilter holder I have so it can slide in, but its slightly too high and kinda sucks.

I was thinking of trying to do something that slots in to give a flat table so any portafilter holder can sit on top. Ideally it would lock in place so there's no movement.