Turning a pepper mill/grinder

[harrygrey382]

Hi, new to these forums so treat me slow for the moment :)
I want to turn a pepper grinder (or maybe two or three) and I want t o use the rolls royce of mechanisms: Peugeot. I've seen heaps of the full mill for sale but never just the mechanism. Does anyone know where I could get one (preferably in the UK, but maybe france?) please?
Thanks
Harry

[lubbing5cherubs]

Carrols wood craft sells (http://cws-store.yahoostore.com.au/cgi/index.cgi/shopfront/view_by_category?category_id=1107144867)just the mechanism :)
Toni

Ooops sorry that is here in Australia not in the area you are looking for. Sorry

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

I'm pretty sure you can't buy just the Peugeot mechanism. I've been looking for some 18 months now... although admittedly not that hard.

[TePe]

Wotcha Harry, don't know about the Peugeot mechanisms but you could try these. The 'CrushGrind (http://www.peppergrinders.co.uk/)' internals are top quality. Just cost a bit more than the normal craft quality. When you buy the commercially made ones they often have a lifetime guarantee.

Good luck with your search.

[rsser]

This ground was covered in a thread a few months ago ... think the result was a dead end.

[harrygrey382]

Carrols wood craft sells (http://cws-store.yahoostore.com.au/cgi/index.cgi/shopfront/view_by_category?category_id=1107144867)just the mechanism
Do they sell the Peugeot ones too Toni, I can only find crushgrind. If so I'll defo import from Aus, I really want some.
Otherwise I'll have a go at the crushgrind ones if the consensus is they're really good

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Crushgrind are the best that I know you can buy just the mech for... here in Oz, anyway.

[DJ’s Timber]

Do they sell the Peugeot ones too Toni, I can only find crushgrind. If so I'll defo import from Aus, I really want some.
Otherwise I'll have a go at the crushgrind ones if the consensus is they're really good

No they don't sell the Peugeot ones, as far as I know they are not available in Australia.

Why don't you try the link TePe put up.

I have made several Crushgrind mills and everyone that I have given or sold to has been blown away by how smooth and consistent they are. With ceramic internals and a 25yr warranty you can't go wrong

[Richard Findley]

Hi Harry,

According to all sources, Crushgrind are the best ones around but if you want a more basic version then Axminster sell them. The price may well reflect the quality of the mechanism compared to the Crushgrid though. Take a look here (http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Axminster-Salt-and-Pepper-Mill-Kits-20314.htm).

Good luck:2tsup:,

Richard

[A-Marks]

http://www.chefsresource.com/pocket-pepper-kit.html

its a Peugeot of however you spell it

pretty exe tho

Google is an amazing resource (sometimes)

[rsser]

Doesn't look like a DIY kit to me.

Complete Peugeot pepper grinders can be bought in Oz - I've seen them for around 50 bucks; you could always try pulling one apart and making your own shell.

[DJ’s Timber]

Have to agree with Ern on that one and the salt is only a shaker too.

[harrygrey382]

well it looks like the peugeot ones are off the list then. The crushgrinds are good looking. However, call me prejudiced but I want a hardened stell mechanism, not ceramic or stainless steel. All the crushgrind one's are ceramic, are there any other good alternatives?
Thanks

[Ray153]

You're prejudiced!

The crushgrind website at www.crushgrind.com.au (http://www.crushgrind.com.au) spells out that they guarantee the mechanism for 25 years. The text below is cut and pasted from their website directly.

The ceramic mechanism has a 25 year warranty.
CrushGrind® delivers unrivalled levels of power and precision and has passed a test that equals to 200 years usage in a normal household.

Additionally, one other very attractive feature in my opinion at least is that ceramic does not rust. While it may take several years, about 6-7 in my first grinders, it will happen with a salt grinder no matter how much you try to avoid it.

While I have only had my new grinder mechanisms for a little while so cannot vouch for the accuracy of the above information personally, I think that you might find it hard to beat the above claims if true.......

[Grumpy John]

I have made several Crushgrind mills and everyone that I have given or sold to has been blown away by how smooth and consistent they are. With ceramic internals and a 25yr warranty you can't go wrong

DJ
Are these the internals that are sold by Carroll's and Gary Pye etc.

[DJ’s Timber]

DJ
Are these the internals that are sold by Carroll's and Gary Pye etc.

Don't know about Gary Pye but yes Carroll's do :2tsup:

[wheelinround]

Gary's http://gpwoodturning.yahoostore.com.au/cgi/index.cgi/shopfront/view_by_category?category_id=1107146814

[DJ’s Timber]

Gary's http://gpwoodturning.yahoostore.com.au/cgi/index.cgi/shopfront/view_by_category?category_id=1107146814

They are not the Crushgrind ones that GJ was asking about wheelin, these (http://cws-store.yahoostore.com.au/cgi/index.cgi/shopfront/view_product_details?category_id=1107144815&product_id=1107452150) are the ones that I buy from Carroll's

[littlebuddha]

ceramic mechanism grinders. You can buy these at craft supply here in the UK i have bought them and never had problems have made a few for friends and have an 18" that have used for a few years gets lots of use.
did take a look the ones i bought don't seem to be there now but do have a bunch of mills so have a look and see. LB

http://www.craft-supplies.co.uk/cgi-bin/psProdCat.cgi/Pepper===Mills,2,,,Pepper===Mills/Coffee===Mills

http://www.shapewood.co.uk