Bushveld Turnery
Turned from the fallen wood of the bushveld
Pepper mills, bowls and heirloom pieces, hand-turned in Hoedspruit from salvaged indigenous timber.
Every piece is at least two of three.
No two pieces leave the lathe the same. Even from one tree, each carries its own scars, knots and story, sealed with natural finishes and made to be used for decades.
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Salvaged
Wood recovered from the bushveld, never wasted.
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Indigenous
Southern African species, named on every piece.
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Handcrafted
Turned one at a time by Deon J Breytenbach in Hoedspruit.
Pepper Mills
Danish CrushGrind ceramic mechanisms with a 25-year guarantee. Each mill ships with its own numbered certificate.
For the table, the fire and the hand
Know your wood
Each species turns differently and wears its grain in its own way. Choose the timber, then the piece.
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Wild Olive
Dramatic, swirling figure prized for its grain
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Red Bushwillow
Deep browns with warm red and gold tones
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Leadwood
Dense, near-black heartwood against pale sapwood
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Common Wild Pear
Warm pinks, dark spalting and a golden sheen
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Silver Cluster-Leaf
Smooth golden-yellow with a gentle shimmer
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Red Ivory
Rare and vivid, from pink to deep crimson
Have a shape in mind?
From a mill in your own profile to a one-off commission, Deon is happy to help turn your ideas into something you will keep for a lifetime.
