Project by pottz | posted 11-17-2019 11:18 PM | 1205 views | 0 times favorited | 50 comments | ![]() |
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well the holidays are coming fast and SWMBO requested a dough rolling board,so whats a woodworker to do but get to work and make one.so as a kind jesture i decided to throw in a rolling pin,why not.so here are the stats you guys love.board size is 28”x 20” x 3/4” birch consisting of 3 pc’s joined with domino’s.the back ledge board and cleats for the pin to rest are attached with screws covered by walnut plugs,wife hate’s when i use plugs.the rolling pin is solid cocobolo 1-3/4” x 22” tapered on the ends slightly.the finish is a blend of mineral oil and wax.rubber bumpers on the bottom so board will stay in place.wife is very happy and ill get lots of stuff i really shouldn’t eat,but it’s the holidays,right.all comments good bad or crude (lbd) are welcome.
sorry about the pic’s being a little dark,flash was not working well today.
also this board will be stored under the table it’s on so when needed she can just pull it out and use.
also want to give a thanks to lj fatmansat for the inspiration on this.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
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LeeRoyMan
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#1 posted 11-17-2019 11:25 PM
Nice work,
Love the rolling pin.
Cocobolo is my favorite. If you look up wood in the dictionary, it should have a picture of Cocobolo
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#2 posted 11-17-2019 11:41 PM
thanks bud,yeah i love the stuff it sands and polishes beautifully,it’s one my fav’s for making pens.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
DMiller
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#3 posted 11-18-2019 12:01 AM
Looks great! I really like the pin and also your method for holding it!
-Dale
-- Dale Miller Modesto, CA "I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13. "Woodworking minus patience equals firewood."
Jim Jakosh
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#4 posted 11-18-2019 12:04 AM
Both are very nice Pottz! You scored a ton of points with them!!
cheers, Jim
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
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#5 posted 11-18-2019 12:11 AM
thank you,the holder i thought was needed because once she lays down the roller,well it’s gonna roll,off the table-lol.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
pottz
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#6 posted 11-18-2019 12:13 AM
thank you my friend,yeah id ok,im gettin some cookies tomorrow,like i really need sweets,but it makes her happy and me fat-lol.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
oldrivers
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#7 posted 11-18-2019 12:41 AM
very nice work, french rolling pins are good sellers @ the craft fairs.
-- Soli Deo gloria!
pottz
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#8 posted 11-18-2019 12:45 AM
thank you ,and good to know.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
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#9 posted 11-18-2019 03:13 AM
Lookin’ good from here. Nice work.
-- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence
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#10 posted 11-18-2019 03:22 AM
thanks bob hope all is well with you and yours my friend.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
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#11 posted 11-18-2019 03:25 AM
Really nice set ….she should be tickled with them!!
-- Buster, Ocoee TN (Critics are men who watch a battle from a high place then come down and shoot the survivors - Hemingway)
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#12 posted 11-18-2019 03:38 AM
thanks and she is.im gettin cookies tomorrow.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
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#13 posted 11-18-2019 04:25 AM
Look like you have rolled a good out there Pottzy!
A few stats missing
1. What type of glue did you use?
2. what sort of screws did you use?
3. No doubt LBD will PU on the wife hating it when you use a plug !!!
4. stand by for the feathers flying tee hee!
-- Regards Rob
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#14 posted 11-18-2019 04:43 AM
well i can always count on you my friend for the questions. #1-titebond II my go to glue. #2-grk,but im transitioning to big timber screws,which are local to the states so dont ask! #3-thats ok,id like to put a plug in….never mind! #4-im always ready-lol.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
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#15 posted 11-18-2019 04:48 AM
Fine job pottz. Your wife will be happy now and you can continue woodworking. The Cocobolo made an excellent pin.
-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.
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