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Finally got around to making a matching Salt Grinder to compliment the pepper mill that I had made ~ 5yrs ago. I really like the design and was just waiting for the right wood (and time to make it). This is from a Red Gum Burl (from West-Penn Hardwoods) and Maple segments. Overall ~12" tall and 2.75" diameter at widest. I thought about inlaying the inclusions with either turquoise or copper powder, but decided that would be too much going on and I liked the voids as is. (The earlier pepper mill was Maple Burl shown here with latest)
Using Crushgrind mechanism. I've used these same mechanisms quite a few times in the past and really like them.
Finished with 100% pure Tung Oil and wax.

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I love them, any photos of the preturn glue up?
 

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Looks like very complex gluing/cutting job. Nice pattern!
 

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Sorry, but I didin't take any additional photos. However, it is really not too complex. Cut a 45 degree diagonal across the 3" blank, inserted a 1/8" strip (maple) and reglued. Then, cut opposing angle at ~66 degree and repeated the strip insert. When you then turn the blank round, you get the result. (same technique when creating celtic knot). I did insert black veneer in between the maple segments before gluing them together for the rings for accent.
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wow simply gorgeous.
 

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Beautiful wood and a wild design. Great job !!! Mel
 

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Wonderful. Looks like something from the Jetsons.
 

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Nothing plane about this beautiful grinder! So unique too! Nice work!
 

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Glad I clicked on the photo. A lot going on in this project. Really cool. I like the black between the segments. The whole thing pops!
 
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