William Bounds 8-Inch HM pepper Mill
by William Bounds, Ltd.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: William Bounds, Ltd.Brand: William Bounds
Model: 4831
Color: Brushed Steel
Product features:
- Stylish metal peppermill for creating fresh pepper
- Ceramic milling mechanism crushes rather than grinds pepper
- No metal on metal contact, resulting in longer life
- 3-step adjustment ring lets user choose ideal grind
- Lifetime warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of William Bounds 8-Inch HM pepper Mill
Customer Review: Good Peppermill, Maybe Not The Best
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm just retiring mine after about 8 years of service. It was a gift and is exactly like this model, except it has a wooden body (referred to as "Espresso & Stainless Steel" on the William Bounds site).
The Good:
I really liked the grind select ring which allows you to adjust between the 3 grind sizes without having to fiddle with a screw on the bottom of the mill. (Caveat - see below)
Maintains consistent grind size.
The Bad:
It's a bit hard to fill due to two perpendicular crossbars across the top, through which you must pour the peppercorns.
Doesn't output very much pepper per turn. It is very tedious to grind out a couple of tablespoons worth of pepper for recipes or rubs.
Questionable longevity - I gave one to my mother-in-law as a gift. Less than two years later she's having trouble with the selection ring. Mine took longer to start giving me trouble, but after about 4-5 years I, too, started having some trouble with the ring. The output is almost completely unaffected by the selection on the ring. The upshot is that I have to fiddle with the screw on the bottom after all! The ceramic milling mechanism has a lifetime warranty, but I'm not sure about the ring. In any case, I don't have a receipt because this was a gift.
The Conclusion:
After about 8 years, I'm left with the impression that this is a good mill, but that the quality is over-hyped.
I've just replaced it with the Unicorn Magnum Plus Pepper Mill 9-in. It is the top-recommended mill by Cooks Illustrated and is Alton Brown's choice as well. I don't find it as aesthetically pleasing, and I'll have to wait and see how long it lasts, but I've been very impressed with it so far. I can tell you this: right out of the box the Unicorn is doing a much better job delivering very coarsely ground pepper (cracked pepper) than the William Bounds ever did.
Description of William Bounds 8-Inch HM pepper Mill
William & Bounds HM Pro MillsThese hard metal-finish salt and pepper mills are an attractive, sturdy addition to your dining collection. The high-output ceramic milling mechanism delivers more pepper per turn. Get a matching salt and pepper set or mix and match finishes for a unique look. Hand wash only. Dry mill completely before filling or replacing the top. Use dishwashing soap only. Features: Delivers more pepper and salt per turn Choose from fine, medium, or course grinds Hand wash only Available in a variety of finishes Available salt and pepper mills Limited lifetime warrantySalt & Pepper
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