Carbide Forstner Bit Sets with hex Shanks Since the discontinuation of the Forstner bits I used on my Making a Peppermill DVD, I have been looking for a carbide Forstner set as a replacement. This set cuts exceptionally well in hard timbers like Cocobolo, Tamboti, Lignum Vitae, and Ebony, as well as Ash, Oak, and Maple. They are quick and…
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Traditional Peppermill Bit Kit - Save $6.25 when buying the set This 6 piece-set will efficiently drill out hundreds of 4" to 8" traditional peppermill blanks, as illustrated on the Making a Peppermill DVD. You can download the Shop Notes PDF file for steps in the drilling sequences for making the traditional 8" Peppermill or Saltmill. These bits are ideal…
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1/32 - 1/2" Jacobs Chuck* with JT6 Taper Great for boring holes in peppermill bodies using Forstner and Brad Point bits. Comes with a Jacobs key to change bits easily, or get several Jacobs chucks and chuck a different bit in each for production drilling and rarely change bits again. Accepts bit shanks up to 1/2" For mounting onto your…
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Platinum Blond Shellac Flakes Fresh shellac goes on better and cures properly. It is the key to great finishes and works well as a sealer. And there's no better way to ensure your shellac is fresh than by mixing it yourself. I use shellac as a base coat before using a friction finish like Crystal Coat by Hut. I also…
This DVD gives insight into design aspects of making pepper and salt mills that can be translated into all projects on the lathe. From template design and construction to shaping, sanding and finishing, you ll learn everything you need to know to turn professional grade peppermills. This video is professionally filmed, narrated and to the point. 1 hour and 50…
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Eight Inch Peppermill Kit All the parts needed to make an 8" peppermill. Instructions for designing, turning and assembling the mill can be found on the Making a Peppermill - Focus on Design DVD Includes: 8" Chef Specialties Peppermill Mechanism Stainless Steel Grinding mechanism Made in the USA Choice of Ash, Black Walnut, or Cherry Blank Wood Blanks Measure 10"…
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Classic Peppermill Mechanism (As Used in Ted's DVD: Making a Peppermill: Focus on Design) Chef Specialties make these precision grinders in the USA. A spring mechanism locks in a consistent grind. The adjustable top knob (for the grind style) is embossed with a "P" for pepper. Note: five sizes of shafts are now available. Order by the height of the…
Antique Style Pepper Mill Mechanism Fully adjustable grind from fine to coarse with the top flat nut. This Antique Style Peppermill Mechanism kit is a wonderful working peppermill mechanism that makes for great conversation around the dinner table. Mount it onto a turning with a 1 in diameter hole through the body to allow the pepper to flow out of…
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Classic Salt Grinder Mechanism (As Used in Ted's DVD: Making a Peppermill Focus on Design) I use this salt grinder mechanism exclusively for my traditional style salt grinders....from my 4" to my 12" grinders. The precision grinder is made from ceramic by Chef Specialties in the USA. The adjustable top knob (for the style of grind) is embossed with an…
Keep them sharp with this Diamond File Set Great for sharpening carbide Forstner bits or carbide router bits. I use these on my Forstner bits after drilling 150 or so peppermills. If your bits are smoking, drilling larger holes than the bit size or drilling with the tail stock seems harder, you need to sharpen. You'll experience less stress on…
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Premium Carnauba Wax Pure carnauba wax is one of the hardest waxes known, requiring heat for application generated by the buffing process. Derived from South American palm-type trees, carnauba is non-toxic and listed as an ingredient in many food and pharmaceutical products. This is the wax I use on the Brilliant Finishes DVD in the first two chapters. The large…
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Inlay with Salt to Create unique, one-of-a-kind salt and peppermill sets Create unique, one-of-a-kind salt and peppermills by inlaying cracks, crevices, burl defects, bark inclusions and insect damage with peppercorn and imitation salt crystal inlays. Inlaying with real peppercorns is stable, but inlaying with real sea salt is flawed. Real salt inlay will interact negatively with your finish and will…