Project type
Private
Role
The pepper grinder was for myself. I did this project to learn how to work the wood lathe.
Year
2023
OVERVIEW
The grinder is supported by a robust metal stand. The top is walnut wood and the base is T-profiled metal.
Proportional wise the head could be a bit bigger. However, despite the size off the grinder i made the head smaller due to better grip and handling.
I used different type of cutting tools for the details. While spinning, steel wire can be used inside the smaller groves to achieve a burnt look due to friction.
A pepper mill standing at 110 cm, handcrafted from pure beech wood and supported with a robust metal base. A significant hurdle with this task was creating a hollow space running through the entire grinder. By slicing the structure in half, using a table saw to put in two square cut-ins, and then reassembling it with glue, I was able to carve out the interior. It was the perfect fit for the wood lathe.
A pepper mill standing at 110 cm, handcrafted from pure beech wood and supported with a robust metal base. A significant hurdle with this task was creating a hollow space running through the entire grinder. By slicing the structure in half, using a table saw to put in two square cut-ins, and then reassembling it with glue, I was able to carve out the interior. It was the perfect fit for the wood lathe.
OVERVIEW
Project type
Private
Role
The pepper grinder was for myself. I did this project to learn the wood lathe.
Year
2023
OVERVIEW
Project type
Private
Year
2023
Role
The pepper grinder was for myself. I did this project to learn the wood lathe.
Proportional wise the head could be a bit bigger. However, despite the size off the grinder i made the head smaller due to better grip and handling.
The grinder is supported by a robust metal stand. The top is walnut wood and the base is T-profiled metal.
I used different type of cutting tools for the details. While spinning, steel wire can be used inside the smaller groves to achieve a burnt look due to friction.
The head was carved out separate from the body. The circumference of the "neck" needed to be a couple of millimeter smaller than the top section in order for it to turn when grinding.
After cutting out the hollow inside I needed to add end pieces in order to secure both ends in the lathe. Due to the size and weight of the piece i started of with a slow pace. I could have removed material in the table saw by making it in to a hexagon before cutting by hand.
After cutting out the hollow inside I needed to add end pieces in order to secure both ends in the lathe. Due to the size and weight of the piece i started of with a slow pace. I could have removed material in the table saw by making it in to a hexagon before cutting by hand.
The head was carved out separate from the body. The circumference of the "neck" needed to be a couple of millimeter smaller than the top section in order for it to turn when grinding.