Salt Mill

[montmill]

Lately our salt mill hasn't been working very well. It just wouldn't crush up salt fine enough. When I took it apart the reason became apparent. The grinding burr has been worn down with time. The old one is on the right. I'm glad I didn't sell any of these. Sadly I've given several as wedding gifts. Probably just make salt boxes and stick with pepper grinders.

 

[bsshog40]

Wonder if you can get someone to design one for a 3d printer?

 

[ed4copies]

Is that made of ceramic???
or plastic?

 

[montmill]

ceramic

 

[Robbie]

Wow, we have the same type, we have been using ours for about 10 years or so and it is still working just fine. I will be checking it however.

 

[ed4copies]

If it came from us (Chef Specialties), I could get replacement parts for you.
Honestly, I have made hundreds of peppermills and a few salt grinders, but I have never made
a salt grinder for myself, so I don't know if they wear. I just looked at one (new) and the mating part to
that rotating piece is also designed to grind.

I have a 20 year old peppermill that works great.

But, in any case it would be an easy repair.

FWIW,
Ed

 

[montmill]

Thank you Ed. I don't remember where I got it from. I robbed another kit I had and since I won't be making any more that'll be fine. It may actually have been in use for over 20 years.