I made one other standard peppermill a couple years ago, but a couple recent local demos got me thinking again about this. Ive had the mechanisms in a drawer for some time, along with this idea to make one from a banksia pod. I just never cleared time for itand I have more than a couple hours in this one.
I spend a bit of time cleaning out and opening the back side of the eyes, so losing peppercorns and leaving them prone to absorbing moisture was an issue I resolved by lining the inside with acrylic tubing. I also added a feature at the top that allows salt to be stored and dispensed out the head of the mill.
Banksia pod, African Blackwood, Walnut. 10.5 overall height. C&C welcome and appreciated
