This months demonstrator was LVWT member Ted Sokolowski.
Ted recommends to start off by drawing the pepper mill. This allows you to visualize what needs to be done before getting started.
First roughing the blank. Notice how he covers the shavings from flying everywhere. Next he marks where he needs to start with use of story stick.
Parting takes place of the top and bottom. He starts to drill the bottom portion with 1 5/8" forstner bit to a desired depth.
1 1/16" bit is used for where the grinding mechanism is housed.
The picture on the right has the top portion mounted. A 2 1/16" forstner bit is used. Ted cleans up drill marks with a scraper to 2 1/8".
Once the tops bottom is trued up Ted makes 7/8" hole this is where the drive plate gets mounted. Next 17/64" hole through the top for the main shaft.
Back to the bottom portion remember there are holes already drilled facing the chuck. Ted marked and rough turned the tennon needed to hold the pepper.
1 3/4" bit only goes part way. Then 1 1/16" bit goes all the way through.
Here you can see the step that was made. Ted rounds off the step to funnel shape this is where the pepper goes into the grinder.
Back to story stick for the shoulder/cup height.
Finishing bottom shape. Now the two pieces are test fit and put together with use of jam chuck. Roughing was performed then marked for details.
Rounding of the bottom.
Curving of the top.
Small detail in the center.
Refining the curve.
Parting of the mill. Note the his index finger. Ted feels he has great control of the tool by doing this.
Next the top was removed and tail stock was fitted with live cone. A scraper was used to clean up between top and bottom to create some slop.
Sorry if my definitions are dificult to follow. Please refer to cut away to understand better.
Or watch Teds DVD on how to make a pepper mill.
Here is the demo turning.
Here are some of Teds mills. Great demo.
Besure to check out Teds web site.
sokolowskistudios.com
Thank you Ted for your time and knowledge on showing us your talent.
LVWT
