Salt Shaker and Peppermill Hardware

Turn your own salt and pepper shakers and then install this hardware. Set includes stainless steel grinding mechanism and shaker top plus a rubber stopper. Grinder may be adjusted for coarse or fine pepper.

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Salt Shaker and Peppermill Hardware Instructions

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1) Submitted by Phil Davies, from Oxford, FL on 12/24/2010 Customer Rating: After using both the 8 and 10 inch sizes, I found them both efficient and easy to install. The salt top is a bit difficult to drill to size but other than that, they are easily drilled to proper sizes with standard bits.

2) Submitted by Richard Wile, from Bedford, NOVA SCOTIA on 12/13/2010 Customer Rating: These mills just plain work well. I have made about 20 of these to date. Yes the directions are terrible and you need to experiment with the order of steps you build the thing. Spend the time to build a prototype to avoid frustration with a nice piece of wood. Once the kinks are worked out they turn like a dream. Everyone just loves them, and the one we use on the table everyday is a couple of years old and functions like the day it was made. You can really experiment with designs to make a truly unique piece for yourself or to sell. One more thing, you do not need a 1-1/16th drill bit, drill a 1 inch through hole and size the bottom to fit with a scraper. The only part that needs to be this size is the bottom where the works insert into the cavity about 1/2" deep A collection fit for the Christmas List (click to see full-size picture in new window)

3) Submitted by Bob, from Milwaukee, WI on 5/2/2010 Customer Rating: I found the plans accurate and the pepper grinder mechanism of good quality. Not sure what additional information the other reviewers were looking for. It was a fun little project that was pretty easy. (click to see full-size picture in new window)

4) Submitted by Les Callender, from Spring Creek, NV on 1/23/2010 Customer Rating: No offense to engineers, but why overthink something so simple as a pepper grinder. These mechanisms are simple, functional and robust. Have fun creating something different! I make bases that the grinder sets in keeping the grinds from leaking onto the table. Juniper Peppermill w/walnut stripes (click to see full-size picture in new window)

5) Submitted by Louis John Medico, Sr., from Wilton, CT 06897 on 5/27/2009 Customer Rating: I too had some problem with the lack of instructions, since I never turned a pepper Mill or Salt Shaker before. I am a retired Mechanical/Optical Engineer, and finally figured it out after studying the mechanism for a time. My hobby is woodworking. I drew up a design using my ACADLT97 computer software to figure out the proper dimensions for the Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker. I did not have a 1-1/16 diameter drill bit, so I made a tool using a 1/4-inch square x 1-inch long tool bit and broached two keyway slots 180° apart and one-inch deep for the bridge bracket to slide into. Everything worked out fine. Pepper Mills & Salt Shakers

6) Submitted by Gerry, from Los Angeles, CA on 9/14/2007 The "Tech info" only shows the size of the wood needed for assembly. There are two diagrams. At first I thought the left diagram was for a different version of the pepper mill. It is the "Salt Shaker", but is not labled. The right diagram shows some sizes, but is incorrect for the lower middle part of the assemble. I have included a picture of the kit with the pieces assembled in the correct order. I am an Engineer, and it took me quit a while to figure this out. I have put thousands of kits together, and what is provided is not instructions. The parts should be numbered, and some words telling what order the parts should be put together. Some words on the minimum size of wood, and maybe some preparation instructions would be nice. I will put together some instructions, and put it on this review site in my next submission. Rockler has always been very good at providing premium products. This kit is no exception. It just needs some instructions. Particularly for those just starting out. (click to see full-size picture in new window)

7) Submitted by Larry, from Auburn, WA on 4/21/2007 Absolutely no directions are included. There is a x-section of the assembled parts, but no identification of what part goes where. I paid $15 for the mechanism and can't even use it due to lack of directions. Editor's note: Instructions included with this mechanism can be viewed by clicking on the link under the "Tech Documents" heading in left hand side bar of this offer.

8) Submitted by David King, from Bend, OR on 12/16/2010 Customer Rating: The peppermill goes together well and works fine. The top for the salt shaker is a bit too small for a 3/4 inch hole and falls out. It's difficult to make a smaller drilled hole bigger so the top fits snugly.

9) Submitted by Laddie G. Matusek, from Palacios, TX on 6/21/2008 Customer Rating: The bit required for the peppermill, the size of 1 1/16 is very diffucult to find. I took a 1 1/8 spade bit and ground it down to 1 1/16. It worked but it would have been nice to have it included in the 22-Pc Forstner bit set that I bought. The merchandise fit perfectly and it was a nice challenge and project. I am giving it to my daughter. The shakers were made out of red oak and maple and finished in lacquer.

10) Submitted by Jay Abshier, from Spring, TX on 10/23/2009 Customer Rating: I agree with some of the previous submissions. I can't figure out how this goes together.

11) Submitted by Callan, from Chicago, IL on 5/5/2008 Customer Rating: I have to agree with the other reviews about lack of guidance on this particular kit-the line drawing of how to install the kit into your now turned pepper mill helps, but is not as helpful for a beginner as full turning instructions on turning a pepper mill. Other key notes, the 1 1/16" drill bit required to bore out the main body of the mill[usually a Forstner Bit] is not a common size. You have to hunt for it, as it's not going to be in the larger bit kits. It would great to offer it along with a short extender for any 3/8" shank bit as a additional kit for making pepper mills. Using a regular carbon steel bit like a Forstner bit or a spade drill bit takes a lot more time to drill out your mills or salt shakers since you must prevent burning either the wood blank or the drill bit itself. Especially if you're turning a tropical/exotic hardwood pepper mill. At any rate, you take your time with a plain steel bit and get the job done. I recommend getting a good scroll chuck and a cone tailstock center set if you don't already have one to help make turning a pepper mill easier. You can always turn your own wood cone pieces for supporting the bored end of your mills.