Rolling pin material.

[T...K21]

Any suggestions to what kind of material to use for rolling pins? Also what to finish it with? Thanks, T

[LCHIEN]

For wood rolling pins, maples seems to be the most popular, maybe something hard and dense like hickory would also work well.

http://www.fantes.com/rolling-pins.html

[cabinetman]

Any suggestions to what kind of material to use for rolling pins? Also what to finish it with? Thanks, T

There's quite a few species that can be used. Maple is very popular. Bamboo, beech, and birch (of common ones). The actual pin itself doesn't necessarily need a finish, or isn't usually finished. I don't use a finish on mine. Food grade mineral oil can be used if desired, but allow it to dry. You don't want it to be sticky. The handles can be lacquered or varnished. When cleaning, wash clean by hand and dry. I wouldn't soak one or leave submerged in water, or cycled in a dishwasher.

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[Lonnie in Orlando]

I agree that maple seems to be the most often recommended wood for rolling pins. I used Jatoba with maple laminations for the one in the post below.

Here's rolling pin construction info that I posted on BT-3 in 2007. May give you some more ideas.
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The "turnedtreasures" link in my post has good info on creating rotating handles.

The "woodworkforums" link in my post shows how to create a celtic knot pattern. It requires you to register to see the pics. The good info is spread throughout the thread. I have a .pdf of the key posts and pics in the "woodworkforums" thread, but it is too large to post on this forum (651KB). Send me a PM with your email address and I'll send it to you.

And here is a link to a Dave Hout video. I also have .pdf's of the text of the video if you want them.
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- Lonnie

[T...K21]

Watched the video with the laminated boards. I didn't know you could do that. That's great! I really like the contrast of the different colors of wood! Going to have to give it a whirl. Thanks!