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Learn to make your own mills with our step-by-step guides: "My Way" of Making a Pepper Mill, Making the Barista Coffee Grinder, and Using the CrushGrind® "Baby" 100 mm Shaft.
  • Fitting the CrushGrind® Mechanism — "My Way"

    Piet's own step-by-step method, from choosing a blank to fitting the mechanism and finishing the piece.

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  • Turning the Barista CrushGrind® Coffee Grinder — "My Way"

    Turning and assembling the Barista coffee grinder, including the lid and lever fitting.

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  • The CrushGrind® "Baby" 100 mm Shaft — "My Way"

    Working at small scale: recess depths, shaft trimming and finishing for Baby-size mills.

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