“Salt & Pepper Mills Handcrafted in Elegant Designs
from Rare and Exotic Hardwoods”.
from Rare and Exotic Hardwoods”.
MORGAN-MILLWORKS
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Aphrodite: I think the name says it all. A very classical shape with more voluptuous proportions, this is the design that started
it all for Bruce. The shape is elegant and the larger size makes it suitable for someone with larger hands or someone who wants something
that feels substantial.
Baluster: This design is a little more dramatic with the “cascading coves" in the base of the mill. This shape can be effective for showcasing wild figure in wood.
Luxor: This design was inspired by the columns of the Luxor temple in Egypt, which in turn were modeled after lotus stems. Some feel that this classic shape is the most comfortable to hold and turn.
Moderna: People describe this design as “sleek and modern” and it is hard to disagree. Especially popular with women, this versatile design will look good with any décor from ultra-modern to more traditional.
We manufacture both Salt & Pepper Mills and about 3/4 of our customers purchase matched sets rather than a single. Prices are determined only by the wood selected and can range from $200 for a single to more than $1,600 for a set in an ultra-rare wood such as Amboyna or Snakewood.
If you look closely you can see that for the mill designs with a flat area on the base (not Moderna) the Pepper Mill remains flat while the Salt Mill is slightly concave. (If you would like information on the recommended care for our mills, reference the About tab for the document.
Baluster: This design is a little more dramatic with the “cascading coves" in the base of the mill. This shape can be effective for showcasing wild figure in wood.
Luxor: This design was inspired by the columns of the Luxor temple in Egypt, which in turn were modeled after lotus stems. Some feel that this classic shape is the most comfortable to hold and turn.
Moderna: People describe this design as “sleek and modern” and it is hard to disagree. Especially popular with women, this versatile design will look good with any décor from ultra-modern to more traditional.
We manufacture both Salt & Pepper Mills and about 3/4 of our customers purchase matched sets rather than a single. Prices are determined only by the wood selected and can range from $200 for a single to more than $1,600 for a set in an ultra-rare wood such as Amboyna or Snakewood.
If you look closely you can see that for the mill designs with a flat area on the base (not Moderna) the Pepper Mill remains flat while the Salt Mill is slightly concave. (If you would like information on the recommended care for our mills, reference the About tab for the document.
Woodworking artist Bruce Morgan has been producing handcrafted Salt & Pepper Mills since 2003 and has exhibited in numerous art
and crafts show over the Western USA. He has made over 2,700 mills in this time, and his work has been purchased by discriminating
customers all over the world. Bruce's method and five original designs are unique.
Our first distinguishing feature is that we only build from single pieces of exotic figured hardwoods. No laminations, no dyes or stains, and only minimal use of epoxy or super glue to stabilize where necessary. Some woods are exceedingly rare and difficult to source in the sizes we require.
Secondly, we have built our design philosophy around the “blended body”. The head of the mill blends seamlessly into the body creating a single aesthetic sculpted shape. We do not claim to have invented this method, but all of our designs incorporate it exclusively, requireing extreme attention to detail, geometry and dimensional accuracy.
Thirdly, the fact that we primarily use dense and fine-grained woods means that we can polish them to a very high sheen (we polish with up to 12,000 grit abrasives). The finish is glossy, buttery smooth to the touch. Our mills utilize an American-made mechanism with a wide range of adjustment that also provides durability allowing us to offer Lifetime Warranty to our customers.
Our unique designs are as follows:
Our first distinguishing feature is that we only build from single pieces of exotic figured hardwoods. No laminations, no dyes or stains, and only minimal use of epoxy or super glue to stabilize where necessary. Some woods are exceedingly rare and difficult to source in the sizes we require.
Secondly, we have built our design philosophy around the “blended body”. The head of the mill blends seamlessly into the body creating a single aesthetic sculpted shape. We do not claim to have invented this method, but all of our designs incorporate it exclusively, requireing extreme attention to detail, geometry and dimensional accuracy.
Thirdly, the fact that we primarily use dense and fine-grained woods means that we can polish them to a very high sheen (we polish with up to 12,000 grit abrasives). The finish is glossy, buttery smooth to the touch. Our mills utilize an American-made mechanism with a wide range of adjustment that also provides durability allowing us to offer Lifetime Warranty to our customers.
Our unique designs are as follows:
Amphora: This design was inspired by the storage vessels of the same name that are ubiquitous among Mediterranean shipwrecks from Classical times. This design is curvaceous with smooth rounded lines and a balanced symmetry. Perfect for any décor, comfortable in the hand and slender in its proportions.
