Modern Stainless Steel Knock Box

Picked up this knockbox a few weeks ago as a "starter" for my inherited Solis SL-70. Nice stainless steel construction. Rubber base makes for a quite "knock out" for the early morning shots. The rubber sleeve on the removable bar may not hold up well, but it is removable and replaceable.. Worst case - I'd have to cobble something up to fit, but the box itself would remain in great shape. It's the right size for several double shot pucks each day for a week.

(Posted on 4/14/13)

Nice, heavy, does the job, though the rubber grommets holding the bar in are not entirely enthusiastic about their job. I have only had the box a few weeks, and anticipate things deteriorating over time, but it beats the heck out of banging the puck out on my cutting board.

I will probably upgrade later, but as a first knock box experience, it isn't at all bad.

(Posted on 3/22/13)

The rubber parts of this knock box (not the base) disintegrated within a year of use. It's made of poor material. Before this became evident I thought it was great but not any more.

(Posted on 3/19/13)

Looks nice on my counter. I wish it were a little bigger (our family drinks alot of espresso) but it is really sturdy & easy to clean.

(Posted on 3/9/13)

I love this knock box. It also looks great sitting on my counter next to my new Poemia machine. Thanks SCG.

(Posted on 12/19/12)

I love this knock box. It perfect with my Poemia machine.

(Posted on 12/10/12)

This knock box look very nice and its construction is pretty solid. It allows me to pull shot after shot without going to the garbage and start hitting the side of garbage can until the whole thing comes out. That's when the fun begins... trying to find the basket between pampers, dog food, and old left overs and then I have to use a knives to take the coffee out. This jig make it simple!

(Posted on 9/15/12)

Beats a messy trash can or digging out with a knife. Holds a lot of knocking.

(Posted on 7/20/12)

works very well and seems to be well built.

(Posted on 7/6/12)

The knock box is very sturdy, it stands up well to the daily abuse and doesn't leak. I was concerned that the daily banging might damage the tile on the counter. But the thick rubber pad cushions it well.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Commercial Grade

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(Posted on 4/14/12)

Works well. High sides keep the splash contained. I use it with a dress shirt on at work!!

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Commercial Grade

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(Posted on 3/21/12)

I was very happy with the quality of this box. Stainless steel all around, very tight seams. Nice quality black rubber, not foam or plastic.

This saves me from going to the sink to dump the puck after every shot. Not a big deal if your machine is next to your sink, but a nicety if your sink is on the other side of the room.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Excellent Quality

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(Posted on 3/13/12)

Does what it's intended for perfectly. Can't think of anything it needs by way of improvements!

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Commercial Grade

Cons:
None

(Posted on 3/5/12)

This is pretty enough to have sitting out on the counter next to the machine and not feeling like it's a "garbage bin"! Love the rubber base and that the parts are removable and easy to clean.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean

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(Posted on 2/8/12)

I have this next to my home espresso area, which is a Gaggia Classic and a Rocky grinder. I make 2-4 espresso drinks a day.

Big enough for daily use (4-8 knockouts/day) without taking too much counter space.

The rubber base is nice; quiets the knock, saves your counter surface, and keeps the box from scooting around.

The bar is easy to remove for cleaning. The grommets won't last, but easy to find at the hardware store and replace (the little spheres on the end of the bar unscrew). The rubber on the bar will probably wear out, but also easy to replace.

The bar is recessed far enough that you won't spill ground on your counter.

This is I expected based on the description.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean

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(Posted on 12/15/11)

It is very necessary to have a knock box for your espresso pucks. It makes it easy to get them out of the porta-filter and it keeps the pucks in one place. It looks great on the kitchen counter. It is easy to clean as well. Everything comes apart and reassembles quickly.

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(Posted on 5/12/11)

Read the reviews for this and it's mentioned that there is a great way to replace the rubber on the knock bar when it wears out. Mine is still in great shape but I'll keep that in mind.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean

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(Posted on 12/3/10)

Use this knock box everyday. I have one without the rubber base, and like this one better.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean

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(Posted on 3/21/10)

What can you say about a knock box? It does what you would expect and does it without making a mess.

I feel this model is the best buy for a stainless steel knock box.

I was given a tip by Dale at SCG regarding the rubber sleeve on the knock bar. My sister has one that the rubber quickly broke off. Dale said to go to your local home improvement store and buy a short length of surgical tubing. They have done so at SCG and it is holding up very well.

Pros:
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean

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(Posted on 3/19/10)