Making a Laminated Rolling Pin Mike Rude Laminated

Making a Laminated Rolling Pin Mike Rude

Laminated Rolling Pin

Preparing the Lumber for Lamination n n n Select 1 to 2. 5 inch thick hardwood lumber Stock should be 2. 5 by 14 inches Dry lumber only Small pores Plane the stock so it is smooth and parallel Arrange the pieces for color pattern

Preparing the Lumber for Lamination

Preparing the Lumber for Lamination Glue 5 or 6 Pieces at a time on a Diagonal for 12 inch Final Size

Preparing the Lumber for Lamination Glue and Clamp all the Groups Together

Cutting the Blanks Trim Both Sides on a Table saw

Cutting the Blanks Cut the Lamination into 2. 5 inch Square Blanks Glue First-cut Wedge onto the End

Cut the Blanks Handle – 1. 5 x 4 Shaft – 1 x 7 Rolling pin – 2. 5 x 12

Turning the Body Mark the Center of Both Ends

Turning the Body Mount the Blank and Rough Turn

Turning the Body Drill a 2 inch deep ½ inch Hole for Shaft

Turning the Body Reverse, Rough, and Drill the Other End

Turning the Body Mount the Blank on ½ Inch Pin Chuck Finish Turn to 2 ¼ Inch Diameter

Turning the Body Check for Size and Flatness

Turning the Handles Mount and Drill 5/8 inch Hole for Shaft

Turning the Handles Use a Cone Center and Rough Turn the Handle True the End

Turning the Handles Make a Jam Chuck to Mount the Handle

Turning the Handles Finish Turn, Sand, and Apply Finish Lubricate Ends with Paraffin

Turning the Shaft • Mount the Shaft with a Spur Drive • Turn Shaft to 5/8 Inch • Measure Handle and Mark for ½ Inch Section • Match Shaft End to Handle Body

Turning the Shaft • Sand Lubricate 5/8 inch Shaft Section • Turn Shaft End, Sand, and Finish

Completed Handle Note Slight Protrusion of Shaft Body so Handle Can Spin

Ready to Assemble