The mechanism

Ceramic burrs, guaranteed for life.

The innovative CrushGrind® mechanism uses durable ceramic burrs that grind pepper, salt and other hard spices with ease. Made in Europe, CrushGrind® is the mechanism of choice for makers around the world.
Cut-away of a wooden pepper mill showing the CrushGrind® ceramic mechanism inside

It comes in two versions. The traditional version places the grinding mechanism at the bottom of the mill, with the coarseness adjustment underneath — so there’s no thumb-nut on top. Because the shaft can be cut to any length, mills can be made in almost any shape or size. The short, shaftless version can be mounted facing up or down, so the mill releases spice only from the top — no mess on the table.

Neither version needs mounting screws; both fit easily into wooden casings. The ceramic grinding wheels never rust, and they’re durable, practical and versatile.

CrushGrind® mechanisms in 135 mm, 195 mm and 260 mm shaft lengths
Shafted mechanisms — 100 mm to 475 mm, cut to any length you need.
CrushGrind® bottom fit shaftless mechanism
The Bottom Fit — short and shaftless, mounts facing up or down.

Buy 10, get 1 free — one free mechanism for every ten of the same mechanism ordered, applied automatically in your cart. See the shop for current trade pricing.

The Barista coffee grinder

Barista CrushGrind® coffee grinder mechanism with handle and lid

A hand-cranked CrushGrind® grinder built for coffee — the same rust-free ceramic burrs, stepped from fine espresso through to coarse plunger grinds.

The MillDrill

The MillDrill boring a mechanism recess into a wooden mill blank on a lathe

This special 2MT-taper drill makes life a song. Drill a 25 mm hole right through your blank, follow it with this little wonder, and in under a minute — down to the ring mark on the stem — your 38 mm and 45 mm mechanism recess is done. No screws needed. Treat yourself!