♫ εηdεd ♫ Pepper Mill Swap . . . With 'A Twist'

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Here's the list! Find your name in the left hand column and the member's name to the right of yours is who you send your blank and mechanism. Contact them with your address and ask them what kind of mechanism/s they prefer. Make it fun!



  1. Kevin >>>>>>>>>>>> TimR
  2. DKMD >>>>>>>>>>> The PenSmith
  3. Schroedc >>>>>>>>> DKMD
  4. NYWoodturner >>>> ButchC
  5. Wildthings >>>>>>> Dennis Ford
  6. Dennis Ford >>>>>> sprucegum
  7. ButchC >>>>>>>>>> Wildthings
  8. woodintyuuu >>>>> Kevin
  9. The PenSmith >>>> Schroedc
  10. sprucegum >>>>>> NYWoodturner
  11. TimR >>>>>>>>>> woodintyuuu

THE SWAP IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW ENTRIES
 
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Here's how I did it - I like to keep stuff simple as you know so I assigned us all a number according to our entry position and this is it:

  1. @Kevin
  2. @DKMD
  3. @Schroedc
  4. @NYWoodturner
  5. @Wildthings
  6. @Dennis Ford
  7. @ButchC
  8. @woodintyuuu
  9. @The PenSmith
  10. @sprucegum
  11. @TimR
Then I set the random number generator up to generate 11 numbers:

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And once I mashed Get Sequence this is what we got:

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So here's the list. Find your name in the left column and the name beside yours is the bloke to whom you are sending your blank and mechanism.

  1. Kevin >>>>>>>>>>>> TimR
  2. DKMD >>>>>>>>>>> The PenSmith
  3. Schroedc >>>>>>>>> DKMD
  4. NYWoodturner >>>> ButchC
  5. Wildthings >>>>>>> Dennis Ford
  6. Dennis Ford >>>>>> sprucegum
  7. ButchC >>>>>>>>>> Wildthings
  8. woodintyuuu >>>>> Kevin
  9. The PenSmith >>>> Schroedc
  10. sprucegum >>>>>> NYWoodturner
  11. TimR >>>>>>>>>> woodintyuuu

What I find amazing is that no one drew themselves. If you think about it, there was no way to prevent the generator from spitting out a list where for example #5 fell in the #5 position. I only had to run it once. So there it is gents. I've removed the crushgrind notations because it is better to just work with your buddy on what to send or not to send - keeps it much simpler that way and I like simple.

Questions, comments, critique, post it here. Sorry Cliff you're stuck with me pal lol just my luck to draw a world class turner I really have to up my game. I wonder who I can hire . . . . . .
 
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I updated the original post. As you send your blank out to your turner, please post a picture of the blank and the mechanism that you are sending.

@TimR I will post the picture of the blank I'm sending you as soon as you tell me if you like to turn the crushgrind type. I have several types of mechanisms in stock but I really prefer the crushgrind. If you're cool with that I will post the before picture of the blank and mechanism coming to you. If you don't want a crushgrind no problem I can send you a conventional knob type.
 
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I don't do this often but I moved the off topic posts out of this thread to the original one. From now on let's keep this one for posting our before pictures between the participants and for asking any relevant questions along the way just between the participants. It's going to be a long thread as it is so this will make it less confusing. I'll be posting the mill blank and mechanism that I'm sending to Tim later today.

I will start a Finished Peppermill Swap 2014 thread later so everyone including non participants can make comments on your handiwork. .:good:
 
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@TimR here's the blank and mechanism coing your way . . .

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I'll send instructions too. :ok:
 
@DKMD Here a couple pieces, One is burl of some sort, Borderline size wise but if you can great, Otherwise there's a good sized piece of Butternut. I forgot to take a pic of the mechanism but it's the shaftless crush grind type. let me know if you need me to email a PDF of the instructions

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@woodintyuuu , I am sending a traditional mechanism, the 8" PSI kit, with instructions included. My slightly first choice is the flame cherry on the left. I call it flame cherry for the way this cherry seems to swirl more than alot of cherry I've had. It's been air drying for several years now in this state. The second piece, as backup, is a piece of dogwood that is kiln dry. It has a small check in it, but I've been eyeing it for a PPM for some time, and I'm probably open as to which one you choose to make, either would be nice.
As luck would have it...the only suitable box I have to ship in is a MFRB, which I loathe to not pack in well, so call it early Christmas! Package will go out Thursday.
Enjoy the PPM process, it is likely something you'll get a bug for once you've got a couple under your belt! Looking forward to where you go with mine!
PPM to cliff.webp
 
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I boxed my stuff up and forgot to take a picture of the wood... My apologies to Jim for the surprise!

Should go out in tomorrow's mail...
 
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DKMD said:
I boxed my stuff up and forgot to take a picture of the wood... My apologies to Jim for the surprise!

Should go out in tomorrow's mail...
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Booooo! Hissss! :redcard:

:nopics:

:rulz:

:negative:


Oh why waste my time I know I can't make you feel bad about it. :sarcastic:
 
Here is a picture of the mesquite blanks that I am sending SpruceGum.
The kit is an 8" shaft type mill and the blanks are 11" long (fits the box). Neither is perfect but the blemishes should turn away.
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well looks like the boss has put his foot down!!!!! i was waitin on cody and his grandad chose the ones i had in mind so i have to put in the second string,i know kevin likes cirrly walnut so i imagine he will pick the other a chechen burl with live edge that i challenge @Kevin to incorporate i my pp mill in a most creative way NO NO not just smacked up on top but kinda drooling down along, that will most excellently make him think about his sanding technique a little , oh i dont know what kind of mechanisim from another so kevin has aggreed to sell me one of his stock thanks kevin they are both big enough and then some IMG_4596.webp

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Did i do good boss===did I?
 
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woodintyuuu said:
well looks like the boss has put his foot down!!!!! i was waitin on cody and his grandad chose the ones i had in mind so i have to put in the second string,i know kevin likes cirrly walnut so i imagine he will pick the other a chechen burl with live edge that i challenge @Kevin to incorporate i my pp mill in a most creative way NO NO not just smacked up on top but kinda drooling down along, that will most excellently make him think about his sanding technique a little , oh i dont know what kind of mechanisim from another so kevin has aggreed to sell me one of his stock thanks kevin they are both big enough and then someView attachment 63451

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Did i do good boss===did I?
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I can't decide on whether to say way cool or "you are cruel" lol. I always wanted to try to make a pm with a live edge now I am forced to. Man this is going to be one of the biggest woodworking challenges I have ever faced. You have certainly made it interesting!

:ponder: (that's my thinking cap......)
 
Cliff, that borders on meanness...but in a nice way. :rofl: Looks like a nice challenge, wow, that's gonna be some kinda cool PPM.
 
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TimR said:
that's gonna be some kinda cool PPM.
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You have a lot more confidence in me than I do. This has got me breaking out in hives.
 
Kevin said:
You have a lot more confidence in me than I do. This has got me breaking out in hives.
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You should definitely ban the person that came up with the idea and format for this swap.
 
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You got that right Hen. If I did that, he wouldn't have to show how inept he is on the lathe. I can't believe how this has backfired on me lol. This risk vs reward ratio on this turn is off the charts. If I fail, no one will be all that surprised. If by chance I pull it off, everyone will be shocked. Especially me.
 
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