PKGRIND12X v2 Antique Style Salt and Pepper Mill
Product Information:
Product Name: PKGRIND12X v2 Antique Style Salt & Pepper
Mill
Kit Features:
- Larger Gear
- Smaller Gear
- Cap Nut Adjustment Disc
- Handle Shaft
- Handle Nut
- Handle
- PSI Woodworking Products Mounting Screws (2)
- Grinder Body
- Shaft
- Grinder Capsule Assembly* (includes spring, Grinder stone,
Grinder housing, and Mounting components)
Required Accessories:
- Drill (1-1/2″ or larger)
- 60 Degree Live Center
- Jig
- 1″ Jam Chuck
- Wood Glue
Product Usage Instructions:
Step 1: Preparing the Blank (Diagram A):
1. Drill a hole in the blank with a diameter of at least
1-1/2″.
Step 2: Mounting & Turning the Blank (Diagram
B):
1. Mount the blank between centers using a 60 Degree Live
Center.
Step 3: Using the Jig (Diagram C):
1. Use the Jig to position the grinder capsule for proper
assembly height inside the shaft.
Step 4: Gluing the Capsule Assembly:
1. Apply wood glue to the inside of the mill housing.
2. Glue the grinder capsule assembly (including spring, grinder
stone, grinder housing, and mounting components) into the mill
housing.
Step 5: Assembly:
1. Tighten the Cap Nut against the Disc to lock it in place.
Note: To determine the position of the grinder mechanism for
gluing, a simple shop-turned jig is helpful.
#PKGRIND12X v2
Antique Style Salt & Pepper Mill
Kit Features:
· Classy retro antique/steampunk styling · Includes adjustable Ceramic Grinder suitable for grinding either salt or pepper · New easy mountTM grinder capsule assembly simplifies assembly · Cast metal component with salt safe plastic liner · Make a Salt & Pepper mill Set · 8″ overall height
Required Accessories:
· 1″ Forstner Bit, item #FB1 · 1½” Forstner Bit, item #FB150 · 1″ Jam Chuck, item #CJAM1 · Grinder positioning jig (see Diagram C) · Epoxy Glue · 3 Jaw Drill Chuck · Wood required: 2-1/4″ or larger sq x 3-3/4″ (Finished size)
PARTS – LIST
Larger Gear
Smaller Gear
Cap Nut Adjustment Disc
Handle Shaft Handle Nut
Handle
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Mounting Screws (2)
Grinder Body
Shaft
*Capsule assembly includes spring, Grinder stone, Grinder housing and Mounting components Glues into mill housing
Grinder Capsule Assembly*
Preparing the Blank: Diagram A
· Cut a square 90-degree blank to size · Mark the center of each end · Drill a 1″ hole, 1″ deep into one end · Drill a 1½” hole at the opposite end to meet
DIA A: Drilling the Blank
1″
1-1/2″ 2-1/4″
1″
Or Larger
3-3/4″
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DIA B Mounting & Turning the Blank
Turning the blank between centers as shown below
DIA B
60 Degree Live Center
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Dia C Using the Jig
Use Jig to position capsule for proper Assembly height Inside shaft
1′ Jam Chuck
Glued Capsule Inside
Mill Housing
Step: 1/4″ H x 1-1/2″ Diameter
Grinder Base
Wooden Jig Step: 1-1/2″ x 1/4″ Base: 2-1/2″ round
NOTE:
In order to determine the position of the grinder mechanism for gluing, a simple shop turned jig is helpful
Assembly
· Mix and spread epoxy inside the large end of the Mill Housing. Spread from 3/8″ inside the opening to about 1-3/4″ in (leave the bottom of the hole unglued). Spread a thin amount over the ribs of the Grinder Assembly.
· Insert the Grinder Assembly through the bottom of the finished wood base, to rest over the jig. Let dry. See Diagram C · Slide the Grinder Body over the Shaft · Stop before reaching the end and insert and drop the Large Gear over the shaft to slide down · Un-thread Small Gear from the Handle Shaft and insert Small Gear into frame next to hole. Insert Shaft into the hole in the
frame, smaller thread in first, and thread into Small Gear. · Place the Handle onto exposed end of Handle Shaft and thread on the Handle Nut. · Thread the Adjustment Disc onto the Shaft, followed by the Cap Nut. · Pour rock salt or peppercorns in through the sliding opening · Adjust the grind by turning the Adjustment Disc up or down to adjust the grind from fine to coarse. After adjustment,
tighten the Cap Nut against the Disc to lock it in place.
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