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FBE? - John

When properly installed, the CrushGrind@ mechanism requires no epoxy or similar adhesive. Here’s the deal.

Most, but not all, instructions for making CrushGrind@ mills provided by US suppliers...

E6000 not used in area where turning or sanding is required. Best practice is to cut grooves in mill body and cap. Press fit Crushgrind@ mechanisms. No adhesive required.

That's why you should apply shellac to the peppercorn chamber. Food safe and seals wood from contact with peppercorns. - John

Replace the epoxy with E6000 adhesive. Coat the peppercorn chamber with Shellac. You're good to go. - John

PS - Checkout Turning Salt & Pepper Shakers And Mills​ by Chris West. All you will...

Don't even consider making a salt shaker, pepper mill, etc. until you get (and read) a copy of Turning Salt & Pepper Shakers And Mills by Chris West. There's a section in the book dedicated to the...

Why not mount casters to lathe legs? Much more stable than mobile base under each leg. Check out Zambus CarryMaster AC-300S Light & Medium Duty Stem Leveling Caster at...

Checkout forum at American Association of Woodturners. https://www.aawforum.org/community/ Ask same question. - John

See attached. - John

Why don't you give Grizzly a call and ask them if they are getting out of the chisels business? Only reliable source. - John

CrushGrind@ the only way to go. Ceramic grinding mechanism works great for pepper, salt, spices, etc. I live in Houston, TX. Very high humidity. Some salts will absorb moisture, become near solid...

Count my vote for Craft Supplies USA. Check it out at https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/search?term=smock. - John

Don't spend a dime on woodturning equipment/tools/accessories until you have joined a nearby woodturning club. Talk to club members. Woodturners are known for information sharing. Visit a club...

Salt/pepper mills frequently get banged up from use in the kitchen. Film finishes - lacquer, wipe on poly and similar - show nicks and bruises and are difficult to repair. I use oil based finishes...

Ask the manufacturer. - John

Clarence - Ask Grizzly. - John

Ask the vendor. - John

David - I have had two of many tools - band saw, drill press, table saw - because I went low price option. Eventually not satisfied with limitations/quality of low price purchases. I upgraded all...

Make your own mandrel with a 3/8" x 16 carriage bolt. Mount in 4-jaw chuck. See attached photos. - John

Removal and repair of grinding mechanism and/or stopper just another reason NOT to use adhesive (epoxy and similar) when assembling the mill. Press fit of the grinding mechanism and stopper into the...

I've had excellent results with Klingspor Abrasives Stearate Aluminum Oxide, PS33, Paper-Backed, 9"x 11" Sheets. - John

Check out www.toolcenter.com. They come highly recommended by a well known woodturner. - John

Website says original CrushGrind@ ceramic mechanism was introduced to the marketplace in 1994. No indication of any design changes or variations since 1994. So, replacing "significantly worn down"...

1-1/4" #12 pan head sheet metal screws with tailstock support while balancing and shaping exterior of piece. - John

Donna - I have been using Crushgrind mechanisms for years. Never had one returned because it was "significantly worn down." The grinding mechanism components are made of ceramic. It's highly...