Turning Segmented Peppermills

We are honored to be able to feature the works of another great segmented wood turner, this time it’s Dick Fuller of North Augusta, SC. Please leave a comment below so Dick will know that you dropped by! To see all of Dick’s work, visit his website- http://www.dicksturnings.com/

Segmented Peppermills by Dick Fuller

Here’s Dick’s Bio from his website:

My name is Dick Fuller and I live in North Augusta, SC. I retired from the Air Force in 1974 and the Federal Aviation Administration in 1990. I built my woodworking shop in 1984 when I moved to this location. I have been interested in woodworking since I took a class in junior high school. In the past few years my interest has turned to woodturning. I am a member of the American Association of Woodturners and the Palmetto Woodturners of South Carolina. My wife, Nancy, is very supportive of my hobby as it is very expensive and takes up a lot of my free time. It seems every time I see a new tool I have to have it. I love to design and turn segmented bowls and vases. Of course I turn other things as well, such as peppermills, pens, Christmas ornaments and various things. I get great enjoyment gluing small pieces of wood together and turning them into pieces of art. I give the Lord all the glory for the talents he has given me and the ability to use them.

TheSegmentedTurner has yet to turn a pepper mill. The ones that Dick turned, pictured the left, are definitely an inspiration! I have added a few links to peppermill kits that I think we are going to try!

All of Dick’s pieces are for sale. If you see something you like and it has been sold, he would be glad to turn another one for you as close to the original as possible. Of course, as you know, each piece is different because wood grains, etc., are never the same.

CrushGrind Mill Mechanisms

Add a dash of spice to your turning with these innovative mill mechanisms! These innovative salt, pepper and spice mill mechanisms allow you to turn your own mill on the lathe! Each mill features a ceramic grinding mechanism and bottom-mounted locking grind adjustment knob. Snap-in fittings do not require the use of metal fasteners. Wooden turning blank not included. The Shaft 260 CrushGrind Mill Mechanism and Wood CrushGrind Mill Mechanism shown on left in photo above. The Wood CrushGrind Mill Mechanism only is shown in photo on right. CrushGrind Mill Mechanisms

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