I've made the crushgrind style and think they're probably the best modern option on the market. But I've always loved the look of the more old style grinders, so I decided to make a set in "antique copper." My folks had a grinder like this when I was a kid. Maybe I'll make another set for them, these were both pretty easy to turn at the end of the day.
Salt is the "Tudor style" mechanism in silver maple. Now I can simultaneously season my food and unite the houses of York and Lancaster!
Pepper mill is in claro walnut.
Both finished with Mahoney oil and carnuba wax. I'm not convinced I'm applying either of them correctly, as I was expecting a somewhat glossier final result, but they feel very nice at least. I can always disassemble and take another crack at finishing some other time.
Salt is the "Tudor style" mechanism in silver maple. Now I can simultaneously season my food and unite the houses of York and Lancaster!
Pepper mill is in claro walnut.
Both finished with Mahoney oil and carnuba wax. I'm not convinced I'm applying either of them correctly, as I was expecting a somewhat glossier final result, but they feel very nice at least. I can always disassemble and take another crack at finishing some other time.
