[EastexToolJunky]

I've had a pepper mill hardware kit laying around for over a year. I finally got it out and read through the instructions. I first chose a piece of mesquite, then drilled according to the paper. Both sizes of bit were incorrect. I measured the mechanisms and used a 1" bit for the main bore, and a 1/12 for the bottom bore.

My second attempt was a piece of crepe myrtle. The hardware fit fine with the new bits. The wood was a little plain, but I liked the shape. My advice is measure all of your hardware before you start. Drill smaller and sand to fit.

 

[TomC]

I've had a pepper mill hardware kit laying around for over a year. I finally got it out and read through the instructions. I first chose a piece of mesquite, then drilled according to the paper. Both sizes of bit were incorrect. I measured the mechanisms and used a 1" bit for the main bore, and a 1/12 for the bottom bore.

My second attempt was a piece of crepe myrtle. The hardware fit fine with the new bits. The wood was a little plain, but I liked the shape. My advice is measure all of your hardware before you start. Drill smaller and sand to fit.

Nice looking mill. What mechanism did you use?
Tom

 

[robert421960]

very nice peppermill :thumbsup:

 

[robhodge1]

Looks great! I just got a PM kit last week. Can't wait to get started.

 

[Bob Willing]

Nice shape/design:thumbsup:

 

[EastexToolJunky]

It was the craft supply kit. Thanks for the comments.

 

[duncsuss]

Stylish -- and excellent work on the beads, I'm still struggling to get one that looks like it's profile is part of a circle rather than a series of straight lines :thumbsup:

 

[EastexToolJunky]

I bought a salt grinder with the pepper mill kit. I dug it out today and decided my wife needed a set for the table.

Duplicating the curves was a chore but I finally finished tonight. The pic shows the difference between unfinished and a soak in mahoney's.