Mason jar coffee grinder - vintage style coffee grinder - Old Fashion Staining - Pickle retailer Sauce
Here is my reproductions of the mechanical grinders that some of our grandparents would have.
retailer Here is my reproductions of the mechanical grinders that some of our grandparents would have used with the exception that the grinding surfaces are made of ceramic. It is solid and functional, let alone aesthetically pleasing. It will also add that rustic touch, let alone make a great conversation piece. To me, you get to enjoy the coffee twice with one of these, once while you grind the coffee. The other when you drink the coffee. This is a burr grinder, which crushes the coffee bean, while others cut it.
The grinder itself is screwed on to a new Ball Mason canning jar. With this grinder I used a solid piece of red oak. The wood is finished with a pickle sauce, a couple of coats of shellac and finished with a wax and hand buffed. The overall height of this grinder is approximately 12” tall. For a smaller box to ship with, I removed the handle. The handle has to be removed to adjust the grinding and reinstalled.
The way I make the pickle sauce, I let the steel wool soak in the vinegar for a few days to a week. It makes the wood darker with a grayish sometimes a purplish aged hue. With the red oak, some parts of the wood don't accept the solution, which to me also adds to a more rustic finish. With the pickle, each batch I make comes out different. If you would like to see what I'll be sending, I'll take some pics for you.
Cleaning and operating instructions come with each coffee grinder.
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