PreacherJon
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French Rolling Pin, 16" (prototype)
Walnut with Maple Swirl Pattern
Made a jig for the maple 'swirl pattern' for the Table saw.
Walnut with Maple Swirl Pattern
Made a jig for the maple 'swirl pattern' for the Table saw.
French Rolling Pin
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gimpy
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Very nice Jon
SabertoothBunny
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Love it, do you have plans for the fence? At least the angles? That looks 100% work replicating.
PreacherJon
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I don't understand? Plans for the fence?
SabertoothBunny
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PreacherJon
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Oh... I made the jig up as I went. Just laid out the pieces and eyeballed what I thought looked right. (I tend to trust my visual over just coming up with precise angles.) I know I'm going to always use a 17-inch blank in length... and a 1 3/4 " or 2 " square blank. In most of my woodworking, in flat work or turning... I rarely use patterns or plans. I just look at it, make it up in my head. I'll write down some dimensions or something like that... but I'm pretty much a... make it up as I go kinda, guy.
I reckon I can see if I can figure out the exact angles if you like.
Woodchipper
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Very nice rolling pin. Wife is after met to make one for her. Recommended wood, BTW. How is the French rolling pin different from a Polish rolling pin? 
PreacherJon
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I would recommend any hardwood outside of oak. Oak will not sand as smooth. Cherry is awesome for it.Very nice rolling pin. Wife is after met to make one for her. Recommended wood, BTW. How is the French rolling pin different from a Polish rolling pin?
A French rolling pin is defined by its lack of handles and gently tapered ends. Instead of gripping moving handles, bakers press their palms directly against the smooth wood, allowing for superior tactile control, precise pressure adjustments, and effortless pivoting to roll dough into perfect circles.
"Polish rolling pin" typically refers to either artisan hand-carved, engraved (embossed) wooden pins or vibrant, hand-painted ceramic stoneware rolling pins from Bolesławiec, Poland
Woodchipper
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I was kidding but thanks for the lesson on rolling pins. The latter should be good for pierogi. Should have some cherry among other unknown woods that I've accumulated over the years.
egnald
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Love It! - I like making these too, but I usually opt for just the plain solid wood - usually Hickory. I might have to try to do some kind of simple segmenting next time, but nothing too elaborate. Very Cool!!!! - Dave