Woodturner's Guild of Ontario

for the advancement and promotion of the craft of woodturning

This Thursday is Learn To Turn a Pepper Mill

The instructions for this project are attached to this email, and they can also be found on the WGO website Here

Brian has graciously offered to supply the wood for this project.

Things to do before the meeting:

  • Buy a “Chef’s Specialties” pepper mill mechanism (8”) – available at Woodchuckers (see screenshot below)
  • Choose a design for the pepper mill you’ll make on Skills Night. There are tons of examples on the internet to inspire you.
  • Print a copy of the project instructions
Pepper Mill Mechanism
Bring the following:
  • Pepper mill mechanism (8”) – see screenshot from the Woodchuckers website, below
  • Pepper mill design
  • A printout of the instructions
You will also need the following tools (sharpened):
  • 3/4” Spindle roughing gouge
  • 1/2” Bowl gouge if you don't have a spindle roughing gouge (1/2" fingernail grind preferred)
  • 3/8” or 1/2” Spindle gouge
  • 1/8” Parting tool
  • 1/16” Parting tool (optional)
  • 3/4” Skew chisel (optional)
  • Bedan (optional)
  • Dividers or vernier calipers
  • 12” ruler
  • Awl
  • Pencil
There will be some items available from instructors but bring all that you can.

Do not bring sandpaper

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