I explored different pepper mill forms through sketching, 3D modeling in SolidWorks, and physical prototypes on the wood lathe. After deciding on a design, the rest of the project relied on a careful manufacturing process.
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The final pepper mill made of purple heart wood. My mom currently uses it at home :)
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Progression of the pepper mill, from practice on the wood lathe to a final prototype and then the final product made of purple heart wood.
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3D model of the pepper mill created in SolidWorks to fit the grider mechanism. Used for reference in manufacturing.
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Manufactuing of the final pepper mill out of purple heart wood on the wood lathe.
With all the wood shaped, the waxing process began.
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The final product. You can grip the pepper mill body comfortably while twisting the top to grind the pepper.
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Final pepper mill glamour shot depicting the top knob.
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Final pepper mill glamour shot shows the grinder at the bottom.