- Hand Crafted Pepper Mills, Salt Mills, Bowls and Platters
- The Highest Quality Mechanisms for a Lifetime of Use
- Hand Made Mills That are Exquisitely Finished to Museum Quality Standards
- Experience the Genuine Craftsmanship That Makes These Gifts So Unique
- Completely Customizable Designs- You Think It, Paul Can Turn It
Peppermills by Design is dedicated to filling your pepper mill needs
no matter what they may be. Whether you're searching for pepper
mills, salt mils, hand turned wooden bowls or platters, mill sets or
other hand crafted kitchenware, Paul has what you're looking for.
Through years of woodturning practice and professional production turning,
Paul has created an outstanding collection of hand turned wooden pepper
mills that are respected both in and out of the woodturning community.
Find the wooden peppermill that's right for you by clicking on
the pepper mill link to the left. Also, be sure to check out the
beautiful bowls and vases that Paul has turned.
Why Pepper Mills Make the Perfect Gift
If you're looking for a gift for a loved one, Pepper Mills are the best kind of gift available. Everyone uses pepper and salt but not everyone has a highly functional peppermill or saltmill. If you've ever used a pepper mill, you know that it's tough to pick up a pepper shaker after using a mill. The flavor and scent of freshly ground pepper corns is far superior to pepper from a shaker. But don't give a loved one a generic pepper mill that was purchased at a store, give them a hand crafted and one of a kind piece! They'll love the uniqueness and they'll love that you hand selected it for them. There is not better gift than one that was hand selected and hand crafted like these salt and pepper mills were.
Choosing the Right Hand Crafted Pepper Mill or Salt Mill
With so many beautiful hand made mills to choose from, Paul is often asked how to select the perfect salt or pepper mill. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when looking for the right mill, whether it's for you or a friend or loved one:
What
type of setting will this mill be placed in?
Generally,
people tend to lean toward the lighter colors for pepper mills that
are going to be used in a home- especially in a more casual atmosphere.
If the dining area is formal or if the salt or pepper mills will be
used in a restaurant, darker woods are often preferred to add a level
of sophistication to the setting.
What color are the walls and place settings that the Pepper Mill
or Salt Mill will be placed with?
A
great way to determine which mills are best for you is to match the
tone of the wood to the tone of the place settings and dining area.
If you have darker walls with a light table cloth, for example, a darker
mill would act as a great centerpiece or accent piece for the table.
How
much use might the mill expect to see?
Because
Paul's Turned Peppermills come in a variety of sizes and shapes, it
is important to consider how much pepper your mill should hold.
If the mill will get constant use, especially in a culinary environment,
a larger peppermill will be ideal. Generally speaking, the large
the peppermill, the longer you can go between refills of pepper corn.
A 8" or 10" peppermill will be plenty sufficient for homes.
Has
the person had a pepper mill before?
If the person you are giving a hand made mill to has
already had or has a pepper mill or salt mill, you may want to consider
giving them a complimentary piece. Another idea is to give them
a mill quite different from the one they have. Let them choose
the mill that best suits their mood or ambience.
The Process of Making a Pepper Mill
One of the things that makes Paul's pepper mills and salt mills so valuable
is the pain staking process by which they are created. Nearly
every mill comes from a locally felled tree. These trees are cut
up into sections and the best areas are chosen to be used for peppermills.
The wooden section then has to be cut to size and a hole is drilled
all the way through it. This hole acts as the holding chamber for the
pepper corns. The pepper mill or salt mill is then secured on
one of Paul's full size woodturning lathes. The lathe spins the
wooden block at high speeds while Paul slowly and carefully shapes the
mill using gouges, skews and other tools made from high speed steel.
Once the shape is formed, Paul begins the sanding process, giving each
mill a warm and smooth surface. After sanding, each mill is finished
to perfection using natural oils that are easy to maintain and don't
detract from the wood's warmth.
Once the mill is drilled, turned, sanded and finished, Paul assembles
it using high quality pepper mill mechanisms. These mechanisms
are not the flimsy and weak pieces you'll often find in commercial mills.
They are sturdy and reliable, providing you with a lifetime of use without
any problems. Each Pepper Mill or Salt Mill is catalogued and
numbered. Each is unique; truly one of a kind.
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