{"product_id":"weber-workshops-moonraker","title":"Weber Workshops Moonraker – Spirographic WDT Tool (58mm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeber Workshops Moonraker – Spirograph WDT-Tool for 58mm portafilters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting the Moonraker onto the portafilter, it grips instantly – the elastomer foot catches the rim. Then you turn it, slowly, and through the glass on top, you watch the gears run and the needles trace paths that never repeat. After two or three turns, you lift it off. The coffee bed sits even, loosened, ready for tamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Weber Workshops Moonraker is a mechanical WDT tool with a patented gear mechanism. 10 needles, two thicknesses, two heights, spirograph paths – where other WDT tools trace the same line with every turn, the Moonraker keeps randomizing. Housing made of anodized aerospace aluminum, stainless steel, and chemically hardened glass. Available in two variants, Standard and Ultra. Coffee Coaching Club is the exclusive Swiss importer of Weber Workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FDF1F1;border:1px solid #F2C4C4;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 22px;margin:1.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#BE2C19;background:#FBE9E9;border-radius:980px;display:inline-block;padding:3px 10px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBundle discount\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-weight:700;color:#100F0F;font-size:16px;\"\u003e🔧 Automatically cheaper from 2 pieces – no code needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity (mix and match)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiscount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom 2 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom 3 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efrom 4 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#3a3733;margin:10px 0 0 0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eApplies to Moonraker, Unibasket, Blind Shaker (with and without magnet), and Really Nice Tamper – freely combinable with each other. Discount is deducted automatically in the cart. Details on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/rabatte\"\u003ediscounts page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Moonraker works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWDT, the Weiss Distribution Technique, means: guiding needles through the ground coffee in the portafilter to break up clumps and homogenize the bed. With conventional WDT tools, the needles follow a circular path and trace the same grooves over multiple turns. The Moonraker instead uses a gear mechanism that moves the needles along spirograph, non-repeating paths – the more turns, the more homogeneous the bed. According to Weber Workshops, two or more turns are enough for an evenly prepared coffee bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10 needles are configured in two thicknesses (300 and 200 microns) and two heights: the longer ones break up clumps deep in the bed, the shorter ones smooth the surface. Neodymium magnets hold the needles in place – swapped in seconds, no tools needed. Through the glass on top, you can watch the gears mesh with every turn – not required, but you'll probably do it anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard and Ultra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctionally, both variants are identical – same needles, same housing, same motion. The difference is in the gearing: the Standard runs on a fiberglass-reinforced, antistatic, and self-lubricating polymer (food-safe, around 300 g), the Ultra on a solid brass gear train with resin-filled markings and polished surfaces (around 405 g). In the cup, you won't taste a difference. On the counter, it's a different object entirely – the Ultra sits heavier in the hand, and the brass gears turn behind the glass like clockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epatented gear mechanism, spirograph (non-repeating) paths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 pieces, medical-grade stainless steel, 300 and 200 microns, two heights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeodymium magnets, tool-free swap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eanodized aerospace aluminum, stainless steel, chemically hardened glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGearing Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efiberglass-reinforced polymer, antistatic, self-lubricating, food-safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGearing Ultra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esolid brass, resin-filled markings, polished surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 300 g (Standard) \/ 405 g (Ultra)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 75 mm diameter × 65 mm height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58mm portafilters (18–24 g), optimized for Weber Unifilter\/Unibasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded in delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoonraker (10 needles pre-installed), aluminum stand, 20 spare needles, cleaning brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHonestly: the limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe needles can bend if you turn too fast or if they contact the basket rim – that's why 20 spare needles are included, and slow, even turning (two to four rotations) is recommended. Some in the community initially report a bit more channeling, until the grind size is adjusted to the new routine. The Moonraker isn't designed for baskets with a flat 90-degree rim; for baskets of a different size, the needles can be shortened. The Standard's polymer gearing runs smoothest with the occasional drop of mineral oil. And honestly: a simple needle tool achieves similar results with careful technique – the Moonraker isn't a requirement for good espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Moonraker is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moonraker is a tool for the ritual, not for the checklist. Manual WDT with a simple needle tool delivers similar results in the cup with careful technique. The Moonraker removes some of the variability, but it's not a must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill, we use it every morning – not because we have to, but because the moment is enjoyable: set it on, turn slowly, glance through the glass, lift it off, tamp, pull the shot. A Bentley doesn't get you there faster, but the ride feels different. If you're the pragmatic type, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore WDT Tool\u003c\/a\u003e (exclusive Swiss importer) serves you just as well. If you enjoy the ritual, reach for the Moonraker. Whoever wants it knows why. That's our view, one of many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat goes with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moonraker is optimized for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops Unibasket and Unifilter\u003c\/a\u003e . As an even foundation beforehand: a precise grinder like the EG-1 or the Key from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weber-workshops\"\u003eWeber Workshops Collection\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/varia\"\u003eVaria single-dose grinder\u003c\/a\u003e (exclusive Swiss importer). For the step after WDT: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tamper\"\u003eTamper\u003c\/a\u003e – affordable from Normcore, or, for anyone who wants more, from Weber Workshops. For consistent dosing beforehand: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/normcore\"\u003eNormcore scales\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/acaia\"\u003eAcaia\u003c\/a\u003e with app and flow-rate display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder directly online\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moonraker can be ordered directly in our webshop, as Standard or Ultra. Delivery Switzerland-wide and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 business days. Click and Collect in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/bern-filiale\"\u003eBern, Gerberngasse 44\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/zurich-oerlikon\"\u003eZürich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b\u003c\/a\u003e. Since not all products are permanently on display, it's best to get in touch briefly before visiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard or Ultra – which variant should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctionally identical. The difference is the gearing: polymer (Standard, around 300 g) or brass (Ultra, around 405 g). The Ultra sits heavier in the hand, and the brass gears look like clockwork behind the glass. In the cup, you won't taste a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Moonraker fit my portafilter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's designed for 58mm baskets (18 to 24 g) and optimized for the Weber Unifilter and Unibasket. It fits most common 58mm portafilters from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kaffeemaschinen\"\u003eE61-Maschinen\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/la-marzocco\"\u003eLa Marzocco\u003c\/a\u003e. It's not designed for baskets with a flat 90-degree rim; for different sizes, the needles can be shortened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many turns are needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeber Workshops recommends at least two turns. From our experience, two to four slow turns are a good starting point. Turning too fast or too often can stress the needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for the Moonraker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should turn easily with one finger. If not: remove the needles, clean the gearing with a cotton swab and a bit of mineral oil, remove coffee residue with the included brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see the Moonraker before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In the showrooms in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/bern-filiale\"\u003eBern\u003c\/a\u003e (Gerberngasse 44) and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/zurich-oerlikon\"\u003eZürich Oerlikon\u003c\/a\u003e (Hagenholzstrasse 50b), we're happy to show these products live. Since not all are permanently on display, get in touch briefly beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly is the Moonraker delivered in Switzerland?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 to 4 business days Switzerland-wide and to Liechtenstein. Click and Collect available in Bern and Zürich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoastery tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly roasted coffee clumps at fine grind sizes – our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cozy-chocolate-natural-brasilien-kaffeebohnen\"\u003eCozy Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nutty-delight-kaffee-blend-brasilien-indien\"\u003eNutty Delight\u003c\/a\u003e too, depending on the grinder. The Moonraker breaks up the clumps, and a simple needle tool does the same – the Moonraker just makes it repeatable, without you having to think about it. Three turns, lift off, done. And yes, you'll probably glance through the glass every time. The morning doesn't get shorter because of it, but it does get calmer. That's our recommendation, one of many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Standard or Ultra – which Moonraker variant should I choose?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Functionally identical. The difference is the gearing: polymer (Standard, around 300 g) or brass (Ultra, around 405 g). The Ultra sits heavier in the hand. In the cup, you won't taste a difference.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the Weber Moonraker fit my portafilter?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It's designed for 58mm baskets from 18 to 24 g and optimized for the Weber Unifilter and Unibasket, but fits most common 58mm portafilters. 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