Ash mill

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I have quite a bit of ash 3 x 3 that I cut to make some handles a couple of years ago. My handles are done so I am using some for other projects. Ash is not real fancy looking wood but this piece had a little brown heartwood for contrast. P1010053.webp
 
That's a nice mill, Dave -- it looks like there's a little figure (curl) in the wood too, but that might be reflections from the ripples in the glass.
 
Dave to my eye that is your best mill yet. That shape is super sexy I may mimic that one in the future best I can, and if I do I will not will give you credit. Bones and I have similar taste on mill shapes so gonna tag him so he doesn't miss this one (his mills are awesome). @DKMD
 
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Dave to my eye that is your best mill yet. That shape is super sexy I may mimic that one in the future best I can, and if I do I will not will give you credit. Bones and I have similar taste on mill shapes so gonna tag him so he doesn't miss this one (his mills are awesome). @DKMD
Definitely influenced by sawbones, I flip flop like I'm running for president on my mill shapes. I like them like this with clean lines but sometimes a little bead or a cove just feels rite. Saw a picture of one recently in the shape of a wine bottle, looked cool but not sure how functional it was. Seems like the small top would be a PITA.
 
Really nice clean shape. You've done a super job of lining things up. One of those things people like but don't appreciate, in my opinion. Well done, love it.
 
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Really nice clean shape. You've done a super job of lining things up. One of those things people like but don't appreciate, in my opinion. Well done, love it.
I scrounged around the shop and found enough stuff to build myself a steady rest last week, makes the whole pepper mill process much easier for me. Takes a few extra minuets to put it on the lathe and adjust it but after that every thing seems to go better with greater accuracy.
 
That's sweet! I like the slight round on the top... Might have to borrow that at some point.
 
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