# MG Coffee Tools > Custom espresso tampers and OEM manufacturing ## Posts - [What to include in a coffee-tool machining RFQ](https://mgcoffeetools.com/coffee-tool-machining-rfq-checklist/): Give a supplier enough information to review fit, material, finish and quantities before pricing your project. - [Flat-base, spring-loaded and self-leveling tampers](https://mgcoffeetools.com/espresso-tamper-designs-compared/): Base shape, spring behavior and basket alignment are separate design decisions. Here is what to specify for each. - [How to specify a custom espresso tamper](https://mgcoffeetools.com/how-to-specify-a-custom-espresso-tamper/): Start with the basket, the base and the grip. Use this checklist to turn a reference photo or sample into a machining brief. ## Pages - [Start a Project](https://mgcoffeetools.com/quote/) - [Blog](https://mgcoffeetools.com/journal/) - [Our Story](https://mgcoffeetools.com/about/) - [Manufacturing](https://mgcoffeetools.com/capabilities/) - [Products](https://mgcoffeetools.com/products/) - [Home](https://mgcoffeetools.com/) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)