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[Paul M. Kaplowitz]

I was going through my shed and found a lot of lumber I have had for 40+ years. Holly, Ebony, Purple Heart, Cherry and Wenge. Most of it was 4 or 6 quarter. I decided that since I will turn 80 soon, I should do something with it. One product I have never sold,( I don't know why ) are French Rolling Pins, All this wood would be perfect. The pins are easy to make and are limited only by my imagination. I made about 20 and will post how they sold. I'm going to price them at $50.

 

[hockenbery]

Nice looking pieces. They should sell well.
I made 7 of those - my neighbor and good friend brought over wood and a sketch and asked me to make him 4 ( wife and 3 daughters).
I made 5 adding one for my wife.
Done that. Except the ladies next door and across the street were over at my neighbor’s house saw the rolling pins.
So two more.

 

[Dean Center]

Actually, getting straight sides and a good cut on a long thin piece is harder than one might expect. Good for you--20 of them is an impressive production. You might consider different pricing on the exotic wood ones compared to the domestics.

 

[Alan Weinberg]

How long are they? My son in law might want one

 

[robo hippy]

The preferences for 'French' style, well, all styles of rolling pins are highly varied, as are size and weight. The 'French' style I am used to is a straight taper from the center to the end. Every thing from a straight cylinder to tapered, to handles, both one piece, and roller handles. Square ends, slightly rounded ends. Not sure if I would use Wenge though. It has a lot of open pores, and the splinters from that will reach out and stick in you if you get too close to it.....

robo hippy