Are the OXO salt grinder and pepper mill identical to each other, or do they have different grinding mechanisms?
161667
They are different. They are nicely adjustable. They are not the most expensive mills I have used but they are the best.
161668
Both salt and pepper mills have non-corrosive ceramic grinding mechanisms that wan't absorb flavors or odors
161669
We think they're the same but very easy to adjust from coarse to semi-fine.
161670
I have sent an email to OXO with this question and will post the answer when I receive it.In the meantime, I looked at unicornmills dot com with the same question. They say of their products: "No, salt will corrode the steel. We sell salt versions of the Magnum, Keytop and Peppergun. They have ceramic grinding mechanisms and are available in white." (UnicornMills grinders are the gold standard, IMO. I'll be delighted if the OXO's are as good...and they may be.)
161671
The only difference between the two that I can see is that one has a black ring on top and the other a white ring. Both have 5 adjustment settings. They are pricy but I've had mine for a couple of years now and they work as good a brand new. Other salt & pepper mills wear out within about six months. Very worth the cost. I will purchase these again.
161672
They look almost exactly the same except the salt grinder has a white o-ring on the bottom -- the pepper is black ---which is saying one is for salt only ---the grinding mechanisms are exactly the same--and they are adjustable w/5 settings --- they are efficient and good for everyday use ----replace with peppercorns and fairly course salt JEV
161673
I believe they are the same, and these are by far and away the best grinders I have ever owned and a lot less expensive than some I have purchased
161674
They may be the same type of grinding mechanisms, but they look different to me. The size of the "teeth" is smaller on the salt. I doubt they are interchangeable.
161675
The mechanics are the same; however, the salt grinder does grind alittle finer than the pepper mill . . . . and I will echo the sentiments below. These are THE BEST . . . I'll never own anything else.
2104648
I only have the pepper grinder, but it has the best grind adjustment capability of any grinder I have seen. I would have to believe the salt grinder would be equally adjustable.
2255571
No. One of the two in our set works itself loose occasionally. Now that we know it can happen (the first time, we spilled pepper EVERYWHERE), we just check it occasionally and tighten it up. The other shaker doesn't have the issue, so I guess it's a quality control problem at Oxo. We still love these grinders, but it is an annoyance.
1916299
Yes. I have a pair of these and use one for salt and one for peppercorns. Nice quality.
1897058
They are separated. Turn to the left and you get pepper, turn to the right and you get salt. I use Celtic sea salt that I also bought from Amazon. I bought this salt/pepper mill several months ago and I'm very happy with it. We use it everyday and it's a good quality mill. I recommend it...
900933
Hi Dee, Sorry it took so long to respond to your inquiry. To be very honest, there is not a whole lot of difference between the two. I only bought the Softworks Grinder because I already had the Good Grips Pepper Grinder! They both work very well and the only thing that I can tell you is the name of each describes the design of the bottle. The Good Grips has a harder bottom part which is what you twist to get the pepper. The Soft Works is a smaller bottom and not as hard of a material. I'm not sure if this helps but, in truth, they are both good, cost about the same so it is kind of a personal choice on which style you like better. Happy Seasoning!!
1756814
No, I bought two of the same thing and put salt in one, and pepper in the other.
2027479
I bought an OXO grinder...it had regular salt in it and I wanted something different, so bought this. I love the flavor. I found that the OXO grinder did a fabulous job in easily grinding it. I think you will like the salt, to me its not as salty in taste, but that's just me. This seller was a fast shipper too.
2075171
The OXO Grinders "twist back and forth" to release the contents. The grinding mechanism is ceramic, which means no metallic taste and no corrosion.
909494
I did not receive a pepper mill, I received a salt grinder, the company did now offer to replace it with the pepper mill I ordered.
2127026
Dear A. Rosenberg, I also live in a humid climate, (Paraguay, South America) and this is the best salt grinder I have found. I have my sea salt brought from France and although it is humid from origin my OXO grinder always works. I hope this answers your question
2000426
Mine grinds pink salt and organic peppers. So I would say yes depending on how much and how fast you want to grind. The grinder is wonderful!!!
1796045
Turn it one way to grind pepper and the other to grind salt. You have to remember to remove the bottom or you just get salt and pepper in it. It makes loading S&P; easier, but is a pain when using the mill.
2095427
Hello MAW, I am sorry I am just now seeing your inquiry. The beauty of the line of Original Pump & Grind sets is that it comes with our exclusive stand. We designed our mills to include a mess free stand, no one likes a trail of salt and pepper left behind by most salt and pepper grinder sets. I hope this helps! Please know our mills come in a variety of colors, sizes and styles, look up Grind Gourmet and our mills will pop up.
1228763
I do not know of any tools or measuring devices that can give that answer. When you grind salt or pepper it is in irregular shapes. If you need a specifically consistent size of salt and pepper you should buy off the shelf commercially ground salt and pepper.
192316
If you're asking about two of the same items... I don't know. If you're asking about the matching salt and pepper, the salt shaker is just that. A container that holds an shakes or pours salt. The matching pepper grinder is a little larger, to accommodate the adjustable grinder. You fill the pepper grinder with peppercorns and grind the pepper, to the size of ground you prefer.
2127022
not from my observation and experience. i'm not sure what you mean regarding the spindle. I think my oxo salt grinder works well.