Grinders – whether for pepper, salt, coffee or spices – are a perennial favourite with woodturners. They sell well at craft shows and as holiday or special occasion gift ideas and they’re complex enough to offer a creative challenge without taking a long time to make.

William Wood-Write has just added two new grinder kit models to its line-up of kitchen-themed turning kits.

The Chef mini crank-top grinder kits are available individually or as a set to make matching salt and pepper mills. The salt grinder features a ceramic mechanism, whereas the pepper grinder includes a stainless-steel mechanism. A convenient crank-top handle makes it easy for the user to add a freshly-ground dash of flavour to a dish. And the grinders’ small stature – only 3-1/2” tall – lets turners use smaller turning blocks to create innovative yet functional designs.

Grinders are priced at $26.99 for a salt/pepper kit set and $15.99 for individual grinder kits, with volume discounts and mix and match pricing available.

The handy one-handed pepper mill grinder kit is a unique approach to freshly ground pepper. A simple press of the thumb easily grinds the corns – and the mill can be turned using a standard pen mandrel. Features solid stainless-steel parts.

Kits start at $16.99 with volume discounts and mix and match pricing available.

Visit penblanks.ca to see our full line up of grinders and other kitchen-focused turning projects.