Submitted by hcbaron t3_zp5kr8 in BuyItForLife
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Round_Technician_728 t1_j0qvw0z wrote
What a steal!
AdsREverywhere t1_j0r1o57 wrote
Awesome find
keenansmith61 t1_j0r7zd6 wrote
If it doesn't matter, then why break up the set? Who needs two pepper mills and a salt shaker that doesn't match?
Vile-X t1_j0r8cmg wrote
It’s just unnecessary work, wear and tear on the grinder. If you want to grind salt to have a matched pair, great. Im just letting anyone who doesn’t know that you don’t have to grind salt yourself.
aflockofbleeps t1_j0r8n65 wrote
Thank you for saving me from the back breaking work of grinding salt.
papanikolaos t1_j0r97zi wrote
These are great. What a score!
PowerandSignal t1_j0r9by9 wrote
That'd be me.
I have my reasons, please don't ask.
MeinScheduinFroiline t1_j0ra20r wrote
I like to have one grinder that is just regular pepper and a second that also has chilies and other spices in it.
beasy4sheezy t1_j0ran90 wrote
My grandparents had these same ones for my entire life. Love those things.
drippingmetal25 t1_j0rb5ly wrote
Different peppers?
Dwev t1_j0rba0w wrote
The salt grinder generally is a different mechanical design than the pepper, specifically for salt.
JustinGJ t1_j0rbffn wrote
I scored the same deal a few years back, a pair of the Peugeot clear grinders. Put some peppercorns in them, and I can't get them to work at all. They look brand new, but no matter how tight or loose I set them they won't actually grind anything. Drives me nuts, my cheap little grinder I've been using for years works great with the same fill.
RaXha t1_j0rddyg wrote
One mill for black pepper and one for white pepper. 🤷♂️
commander_clark t1_j0rdyim wrote
$70.00 new WOW!
AdVoke t1_j0rg1u7 wrote
That's a big ass prebber grinder!
FistfulDeDolares t1_j0rh03t wrote
Yeah I just bought my Mom a set of Peugeot mills for Christmas. For a lot more than $2.
core_al t1_j0rhfrg wrote
The real LPT is in the comments.
core_al t1_j0rhi5r wrote
This is how WWII started . . .
capresesaladz t1_j0rhtbk wrote
Bingo! The salt grinder mechanism is ceramic, the pepper one is some type of metal, probably SS.
justnotok t1_j0rihzy wrote
how much do they retail for?
erinraspberry t1_j0rjp2w wrote
The wood ones can be $70-100 depending on the retailer, like Williams and Sonoma or Sur La Table
toxicpaulution t1_j0rkijq wrote
I've been looking for a pepper grinder in person. Haven't had any luck finding some with metal grinder blades. Good find :)
ijsjemeisje t1_j0rl201 wrote
Could it be that you have a salt grinder and using it for pepper? They have different mechanics.
doomedroadtrips t1_j0rlo1e wrote
I have a Peugeot pepper mill that was a gift on my 20th birthday, I'm 45 now, it's among the best gifts I've received in my lifetime .
dfinkelstein t1_j0rmdma wrote
Name one car which these are longer than. One.
campoanywhere t1_j0rn57r wrote
About $70 for the set new
FormulaBass t1_j0rnel1 wrote
Salt grinder comes in handy for humid climates where the salt can clump.
BrianTheUserName t1_j0rnha1 wrote
Hot Wheels!
nobuhok t1_j0ro7ef wrote
...why not save in the manufacturing process and just make them both in stainless steel??
nobuhok t1_j0rodgi wrote
captain_flak t1_j0rofby wrote
Because the stainless steel ones would rust to nothing pretty quickly.
nobuhok t1_j0ropvl wrote
How would salt promote rust without the presence of water? (genuine question)
carsonshops t1_j0rouea wrote
Dam I stole my pair from ruby Tuesday s lol
YourDentist t1_j0rpvy3 wrote
Uhm I feel we are ignoring the elephant in the room here, guys. How is stainless steel going to rust?
captain_flak t1_j0rq26a wrote
If you lived in a humid environment, that would do it. If you ever got water on the bottom, which could very easily happen in a kitchen, that would do it as well. Also, it wouldn’t have to rust through, just deteriorate the blade such that it wouldn’t work correctly.
Truth_I_Fear t1_j0rqbnw wrote
Ehhh I think we got a winner!
wrathek t1_j0rs1mo wrote
Stainless isn’t rust proof. It’s just quite rust resistant.
JustinGJ t1_j0rtztn wrote
Could be, I need to take a better look at them. I figured they were for pepper since they didn't really say anything regarding the metal being stainless, and they're definitely not porcelain or anything that wouldn't rust from the salt.
evert t1_j0rvbep wrote
The bottoms (actual grinder) are very different from each other, so you can probably find a reference.
Quail-a-lot t1_j0rvisc wrote
Micro Machines!
Quail-a-lot t1_j0rvsn1 wrote
It keeps my salt from clumping since I like using sea salt or pickling salt without the anti-caking stuff in it. I always find the rice grains or whatnot other tricks kind of annoying in my climate and ineffective.
JustinGJ t1_j0rw63y wrote
You're right, they're both for salt. Oh well, time to actually buy some rock salt, we've always used a shaker sparingly.
YourDentist t1_j0rwxsy wrote
Huh, interesting. Always assumed it's entirely rust proof. The more you know..
gingerbreadguy t1_j0rx3gs wrote
I was not Peugeot. :)
thoughts-akimbo t1_j0ryk17 wrote
I bought a wood one two years ago and just discovered it has a serious split, despite been having been well cared for. I’m hoping I can get it replaced 🤞
papanikolaos t1_j0ryygo wrote
No doubt. But they're worth it in the long run, right? I have a Vic Firth pepper mill. 12 years and hasn't skipped a beat. Well worth the investment, which I think was somewhere around $55 at the time.
Ronthebear01 t1_j0s0lwc wrote
I found a wooden pepper mill a while back for like $1. I’ve been using for years now!
daeedorian t1_j0s1pwy wrote
The main purpose of a salt grinder is to be able to control the grain size.
Ill-Economist8243 t1_j0s4io0 wrote
Still have mine from my moms when I was a kid!
sponge_welder t1_j0s4k87 wrote
I would love one of those, Vic Firth doesn't make them anymore but they sold the factory to Fletcher's Mill, which now makes pepper grinders, rolling pins, and other turned stuff
sponge_welder t1_j0s4xit wrote
I think it's been pretty much proven that rice grains don't really do anything to prevent clumping other than helping break up clumps mechanically, so that backs up your experience
ChefMike1407 t1_j0s5gqv wrote
I worked at Sur La Table and one year they clearanced a few models out. I got lucky and scored a nice set.
SlickBlackCadillac t1_j0s805d wrote
Is this the same Peugeot as automaker?
SlickBlackCadillac t1_j0s82r3 wrote
I know what you meant by this lol
stainedhands t1_j0sck2x wrote
The drum stick company?
loulan t1_j0sgctm wrote
I thought stainless means the steel cannot rust.
Luxpreliator t1_j0sh5az wrote
It gives the option for coarse or fine salt in one vessel. It doesn't release oils or anything but it's nice to have. They're typically ceramic grinders so there is no wear to speak of.
ponyboy3 t1_j0siuw6 wrote
Meh. I have a pair of these. I think there are some plastic parts in the grinding mechanism.
papanikolaos t1_j0sjd3e wrote
Believe it or not, yes! From Wikipedia: "The company also produced a line of pepper mills, salt grinders, and rolling pins sold under the Vic Firth Gourmet brand for many years until those interests were sold to Maine Wood Concepts of New Vineyard, Maine in 2012 and re-branded under the name Fletchers' Mill."
Interestingly, the NYT's Wirecutter rates Peugeot and Fletchers' Mill the top 2 pepper mills of 2022 (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pepper-mill/)
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gingerbreadguy t1_j0skhbd wrote
Ha! Oops.
guidocarosella t1_j0sl7uc wrote
SlickBlackCadillac t1_j0slfzj wrote
Thanks :)
Poseylady t1_j0somn0 wrote
I bought Peugeot mills this year because I hoped to have them for life but they’re terrible!
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the_viperess t1_j0sqew2 wrote
If I saw these, I would've just thought they were regular mills. How can you tell these are Peugeot? Like does Peugeot have a specific design or something?
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papanikolaos t1_j0ssils wrote
Luckily I got mine when they were still all metal construction. But I agree, plastic components don't hold up.
ponyboy3 t1_j0ssufj wrote
Its sad to see icons die.
rollnunderthebus t1_j0sswcq wrote
Pretty sure I found these at target a year ago. Love them, but they do seem to generate a lot of plastic dust around the head that you notice when you remove it and add more salt or pepper.
I use a wet paper towel to clean it up when I refill. Recommend everyone else do the same until you get wooden grinders.
papanikolaos t1_j0stjbe wrote
You'd think we would be used to it by now.
CeruleanRuin t1_j0syor2 wrote
Also, 'artisanal' salts like Himalayan pink often come in large grains and need grinding. I don't personally believe they're really appreciably different from what you get in a canister of Morton's, but but some people swear by them.
NotMuchTooSayStill t1_j0sypm9 wrote
Look on the metal parts underneath, they have their name .
hcbaron OP t1_j0t0vuj wrote
Flip em over. It says 'peugeout" on the bottom.
captain_flak t1_j0t0wfm wrote
No, kind of a misnomer. Almost all stainless steel can rust depending on chromium content.
scogin t1_j0t4vmw wrote
Peugeot grinders are all metal for the pepper design and metal and ceramic for the salt version. I have a wood set I bought a few years ago that's still going strong, very well made.
cleanleftarm t1_j0t5dh5 wrote
May be a knock off brand then 😉
LargeTallGent t1_j0t7aon wrote
“Let’s make terrible cars, mediocre bicycles, and the mother of all pepper mills.” “Excellent idea, Jenkins.”
brandeis16 t1_j0tcpuz wrote
I just donated my 8” (or so) Peugeot pepper mill. Maybe someone here will find it :-)
qumast t1_j0tg5c8 wrote
I am sure these are super strong and durable but I've seen such grinders shed a shard of ceramic onto the food which i found very dangerous. If it's not metal, it doesn't pull it for me.
Beedlam t1_j0tkgnf wrote
Blimey. I went looking for a grinder after i dropped my 10 year old bifl one and the acrylic broke. Found an Oak mill with a Peugeot mechanism at a thrift store for a couple of bucks and bought it home thinking; "huh, this looks old, who knew Peugeot make pepper grinders". Its been working great. I had no idea they were a thing.
LesYeuxPointCom t1_j0tuw20 wrote
Terrible cars and mediocre bicycle ?
Huh ?
LesYeuxPointCom t1_j0tv4qq wrote
Terrible cars and mediocre bicycle ?
Huh ?
Mongoose49 t1_j0txpsv wrote
Some peppercorns are simply too big for the Peugeot grinder I had that issue once :/
SerpentDrago t1_j0tyekw wrote
If you can't find rock salt easily at your local supermarket, you can just buy one of the pre filled pink salt grinders and empty it into your nice grinder.
SerpentDrago t1_j0tyj66 wrote
Where did you buy them from?? I wouldn't trust something like that from Amazon because of fakes
SerpentDrago t1_j0tyn2r wrote
What magical place do you live in that doesn't have moisture in the air. Especially moisture next to a stove where water is in steam form half the time
SerpentDrago t1_j0typhy wrote
Nothing is rust proof. Some things are rust resistant
SerpentDrago t1_j0tys7i wrote
It's not so much about it being pink salt. It's more to do with a grind. That's less fine than a thing of mortons
SerpentDrago t1_j0tyvwy wrote
Exactly. And to not have to worry about salt clumping
wolframbeta6 t1_j0tztxw wrote
Dr.Brule?
Biebs53 t1_j0u0klv wrote
I had this same opinion but I've discovered a good reason for using grinders for salt: You know exactly much salt you put on different meals. For example: 3 twists for coffee, 8 for oatmeal, etc...
bloodybeakerfolk t1_j0u1ic6 wrote
You know the company at all?
internetlad t1_j0u1jxt wrote
polytique t1_j0u2tfq wrote
Peugeot cars are fine. More reliable than German cars but less reliable than Korean and Japanese brands.
polytique t1_j0u2wdg wrote
The wooden model?
LesYeuxPointCom t1_j0u4crh wrote
Yeah, do you ?
It's a reliable brand, much more that Renault for example. Ut's not the best, but very legit for the price
wolframbeta6 t1_j0u4wff wrote
It work excellents for smashing ground prepppers Good for foooooood
S_aka_ShyNix t1_j0uf3ce wrote
i looove glass food containers
Poseylady t1_j0ufxyz wrote
Yep they’re the wooden ones
Poseylady t1_j0ug6v5 wrote
I agree, I got them from the Peugeot website
SerpentDrago t1_j0ugsh8 wrote
Ahhh Thanks good to know
CR-5056 t1_j0uivo2 wrote
Some of the newer ones use ceramic instead of metal to prevent corrosion.
kermityfrog t1_j0ukw23 wrote
Are they ones with the select-a-size (U Select) dial at the bottom? Those apparently suck.
Poseylady t1_j0uo83j wrote
I don’t think so, mine have knobs on the top. They never stay at the size I twist them too, they always come loose. They also leave pepper and salt dust anywhere they’re placed. I feel like I have to do a ton of grinding to get anything to come out.
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RustySnail420 t1_j0uulxw wrote
Stainless, less-stain, not no-stain. But yeah, much more rust-resistant than other ironbased metals.
PalandDrone t1_j0v2zh6 wrote
Who gifts a 20-yr old a pepper mill?!
doomedroadtrips t1_j0v3cov wrote
I had been bringing in Thrift Store peppermills to work to tune up and try and get going well. I also worked as a waiter part time and cooked a lot.
ponyboy3 t1_j0v7ioo wrote
Im sure rust is whats been breaking the plastic parts.
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Pancakebooty t1_j0vhmuf wrote
My parents have these!
EquipLordBritish t1_j0w32qs wrote
Do you have a good source for big ass-peppers? I only found the regular size.
cleanleftarm t1_j0wgp5e wrote
All good buddy, I said that because you had spelled Peugeot incorrectly. Great find!
LesYeuxPointCom t1_j0wktzv wrote
Yeah like about every brand unfortunately
LargeTallGent t1_j0ys76s wrote
Je m’excuse sincèrement pour toute infraction.
stainedhands t1_j12yskg wrote
Thanks for the reply! Learned something new. I'm probably going to break down and order one or the other here soon.
papanikolaos t1_j13wimf wrote
My pleasure! Few things are as frustrating as inferior tools in the kitchen. Bon apetite!
mcattani t1_j1cyqng wrote
Mine were discounted because of the inverted colors, dark for salt and light for pepper. They are great not that I got used to the colors
Bobtom42 t1_j0qv4gx wrote
They've been making them longer than cars!