Pepper Mill

[omb76]

Hey guys, made my first pepper mill today. This one is made from Mora wood (not sure what that is, but it looks good). This was a booger to turn, probably because it was my first. Spent a good part of the day working on it. I think it took me longer to drill it out than it did to turn it. It really bogged my drill press down.

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[broitblat]

That's a good looking pepper mill. I've never heard of the wood before, but I like it.

I'd have to say the drilling has generally taken the lion's share of the time for any of the pepper mills I've done, too.

-Barry

 

[rjwolfe3]

Wow very nice!

 

[mickr]

gorgeous wood..by the way there are women on the site who I'm sure would like to be included..not just guys...

 

[omb76]

Sorry Mickr... I use "guys" as a generic for everyone. I'll be sure to include "gals" in my future posts so there's no confusion.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Nice mill, you may consider drilling it on the lathe, goes faster for me. You have to invest in a chuck, but its worth it.
BTW, I expect the gals know they're one of the "guys", as well. I took it as an all inclusive term and hope the lades did, too.

Sorry Mickr... I use "guys" as a generic for everyone. I'll be sure to include "gals" in my future posts so there's no confusion.

 

[ed4copies]

Off to a GREAT start Dave!!!

Drilling NEVER gets easy, but a forstner bit is the easiest I have found, if this helps.


BTW, I also agree that our ladies are aware we mean to include them in our generic "guys". If not, I may be in DEEP trouble and not know it!!! IF Angela (Angboy) stops by, she can give us all a psychoanalysis of our use of terminology and how Freud might view it.

I expect she would sum it up in two words, "Who cares??"

 

[omb76]

Thanks ya'll I made an 8" one today out of Asian Satinwood that has some really nice curl. I'll have to post pictures later. I found the secret to drilling these things... go shorter! The first I did was 10", today was 8" (2" less to drill!!). I foresee some 6" ones in my future..LOL!

 

[louisbry]

You did a great job on your first. Heres to many more!