The Thermapen of Pepper Mills (Grinders)

NJ-Professor · December 2008

I'm tired of replacing pepper mills.

Can anyone recommend one worth getting?

Some say Peugeot, others say Atlas, Magnum Plus, Perfex, etc.

Ease of use, not too difficult to fill and durability are most important......

I'm not adverse to paying more if it is worth it.

THANKS!

stike · December 2008

magnum....

reelgem · December 2008

Check out www.cozycrafted.com. The guy that makes these peppermills is a 79 yr. old retired U2 pilot. He makes the most beautiful peppermills you'll ever see. He uses a grinding mechanism that's similar to puegot.
Naked Whiz features them on his website so they have to be good to get his approval.

RRP · December 2008

I second the Magnum! Just like your BGE the Magnum will be a heirloom. Over the years we've gone through many pepper grinders - this one is quality.

Canugghead · December 2008

hi Anne, just a friendly suggestion, for the link to work you need to remove the dot after the com, or separate them with a space.

Gary

reelgem · December 2008

Thanks, never knew that.

Fidel · December 2008

Another vote for the unicorn magnum. Best grinder I have ever used. It isn't much for pretty, but very functional.

UnConundrum · December 2008

Another Magnum vote.

NJ-Professor · December 2008

Thanks for the quick replies......

Any difference (mechanism? quality?) between the 6" Magnum (Amazon $31.00) and the 9" Magnum Plus (Amazon $45.00) besides 3" and $14?

The Naked Whiz · December 2008

If you are looking for a beauty that grinds like a dream, check out U2Plt's grinders. I love mine and I've ordered a second one to match for a salt grinder. I think I've ordered the last grinder I'll ever need to order. Here's a link to my "review" of the grinder I received: CozyCrafted Pepper Mill

And here is a link to Cozy's website: CozyCrafted Mills

Fidel · December 2008

I believe the only difference to be peppercorn capacity.

UnConundrum · December 2008

Capacity. I have both, use the small for white pepper, and the large for black.

BobS · December 2008

I have had an Atlas for about 15 years and love it.

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=14592&src=NexTag&cam=Products&kw=14592

I recently bought a Pougot for white pepper and it is working well too.

Car Wash Mike · December 2008

Can't agree more Whiz. I was blessed with one the Christmas from some great people in Wisconsin. It is a lifetime treasure.

Mike

stike · December 2008

if i could get an extra 3 inches for only fourteen dollars, i bet my wife would have sprung for it by now.

stike · December 2008

there's a joke in there somewhere.....

reelgem · December 2008

Great photo Doug!

reelgem · December 2008

Nice photo Mike! U have friends in WI?

Car Wash Mike · December 2008

Quite a clan up there. Ricky Bobby and Potty Brains. :woohoo:

Mike

N'awlins · December 2008

Look at the bottom of the grinder anyone that has metal teeth for grinding vs plastic should do the job.

Slick · December 2008

I picked one up at IKEA that is great and inexpensive. Glass jar, ceramic grinder, very well made.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40081278

Slick

NJ-Professor · December 2008

From what you eggers say....my conclusion thus far is...... Go cheap if it has a metal mechanism but if I want an heirloom go with the Cozy Crafted job and if my wife is unhappy pay a few bucks more for the bigger one.

Do I have this right?

Desert Oasis Woman · December 2008

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: that's why u r da prof!
Metal grinders best for peppercorns, plastic grinder best for salts (something about moisture contact and oxidation)

BigGreenTree · December 2008

I'll 5th the Magnum. Expensive, and has a really terrible design flaw (the loading ring rotates open in the same direction that you twist to grind), but this thing throws out a torrent of ground pepper like a snow blower!

You'll never look back.

A bit of black electrical tape will quickly and aesthetically solve accidentally spilling pepper all over your floor.

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