All
of my mills are made from non-toxic woods such as Maple, Hawaiian Koa, Myrtle
and many others which do not have a strong natural aroma (cedar world probably
compete with the aroma of your pepper). Most of my mills are finished with
glossy tung oil applied in many thin coats then polished, buffed and waxed so
the finished product has a smooth and glossy feel. I leave the interior of
my mills natural so that the finish will not contaminate the contents, even
though the finish is non-toxic.
The
mechanism that I use is called the CrushGrind, its grinding mechanism is made of
ceramic which will not rust or dull and in addition to grinding salt and pepper
it will grind dried spices or even coffee beans (not sure why you would want to
but it will).
Here
are some handy tips for your new salt or peppermill!!
To
adjust how fine or course your spices are ground, loosen or tighten the knob on the
bottom of the mill.
Avoid
direct contact with steam when grinding as it can clog up your mill and make
the peppercorns or salt crystals moister than usual.
Give
the mill a quick shake after grinding to prevent excess grounds from falling
out of the mill later.
Store
stocks of salt and pepper in a dry, clean environment.
Giving
your mill a coat of a good quality paste wax (I use Johnson's Paste Wax)
every few months will clean it and keep it in good shape.
The following are some of my most popular styles and I can make you one from your
choice of wood. I can also combine styles so if you like the lid of one
mill and the body of another one I can combine the styles for you.
How I make my mills -
Click here for a step by step description of the details that go into the construction
of my mills.
The prices quoted below are starting prices based on commonly available woods such as Maple,
Redwood, Walnut, etc. prices will increase as the cost of the wood increases such as burl and
exquisitely figured woods. Some of the more exotic woods may be quite a bit more. As an
example, a piece of Amboyna burl large enough to make a 12 inch mill may cost as much as $100.00
or more which will make a substantial difference in the price.
Email me to discuss your needs and we
can design the perfect mill for you.
Simple Slope Top Mill. This is one of my most
popular mills. The simple lines and elegant flow of the design
makes it a very classy mill. This style looks best in a 7 inch
to 9 inch height although it can be made taller. This style starts at $125.00
Stylized
Slope Top Mill. This slope top mill is similar to the simple
slope top with the addition of a design band on the bottom of the
mill, this mill has a double cove. This not only makes the mill
more distinctive it allows for a taller mill to be made. This design starts at $145.00.
Ball Top Mills. In addition to my slope top
mills I offer a round top mill for a more classic mill look.
This particular design has my basic curves with a band on the bottom
with a single cove. This design starts at $135.00
This mill is a sample of a completely different
design. It has a concave body with a beaded band at the bottom
with a sort of sloped square top. As you can see there are many possibilities
when designing the perfect mill for your table. This style starts at $135.00.
This set is a much smaller mill in a simple design that
is meant to be used at the table. While a large mill can be
used at the table it is more likely to be knocked over but it shines in
the kitchen where its length makes it easier to hold out over a hot pot
or spicing that large salad. These mills are around 5 inches tall
and the design possibilities are limited only by your imagination. These
mills start at $75.00 each.
