Salt and pepper shakers for the wife

[Brian Brown]

I made these S & P shakers for my wife. They are made from mesquite I got from Jason Clark, ebony and holly. They are about 3.5 inches tall. Both are made from blanks that were cut right next to each other in the log. It is amazing how much difference there is in the wood grain and color, even coming from so close together in the tree. I really like mesquite as a turning wood, and I'll have to find some more. C & C welcome.

[Allan Ferguson]

I like those and the wood is very interesting.

[Deane Allinson]

really nice design!!
Deane

[Jason Clark2]

Very nice. I prefer the figure in the salt shaker.

Glad to see you're putting my mesquite to good use.

J

[John W Dixon]

What a great design. I absolutely love them.

[charlie knighton]

nice, very nice Brian

[Peter Fabricius]

Hi Brian;
Very nice design, I would guess you used Ebony for the pepper but what is the band and cap for the salt shaker?
I used a S and a P design for the holes in a couple I did in the past. Kept the holes small and drilled in the shape of each letter. I think it was 5 holes per letter.
Thanks for posting, I am sure your Wife is thrilled with these.
Peter F.

OOPS!!! Sorry I just re-read your post. Ebony and Holly it is! Thanks

[Greg Just]

Very nice Brian. Can we assume there is there a plug in the bottom?

[Michael E. Thompson]

Great idea. I love the wood, mesquite is so nice.

[Jim Burr]

Beautiful Brian!!! Cool label job, form and wood selection. Love 'em both!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Brian.....great design and execution! Tamara will love them! Nicely done.

[Tamara Brown]

Ken, Yes she does love them...now if I could only get them into the kitchen so I can start using them!!!

[Michelle Rich]

very nice set..would look great on anyone's table.

[Donny Lawson]

Yes, I do like these pieces. Great shape,and nice wood.

[Steve Campbell]

What a nice set. I don't know any one that wouldn't like to have them. I may borrow the idea.

Steve

[John Keeton]

Great design idea! And, a very pleasing curve on the side of these.

[Carl Civitella]

Nice shape and the color scheme is nice. I did a set awhile back and the same thing happened to me, same block different grain and color. Oh well its wood, grows on trees you know. Carl

[Peter Fabricius]

Hi Brian;
I wanted to thank you very much for the inspiration. When I saw your shakers I just knew that I had to make a set. The design is simple, neat and elegant.
I will post a separate thread so I do not hijack your posting.
thanks again.
Peter F.