Five types of wood -- popular, cherry, walnut, birch plywood and oak -- are glued together in a repetitive fashion to make the blank used for these rolling pins (figure A). The layers of wood are held in place with water-based yellow carpenter's glue (figure B). Not only can this type of glue be wiped clean from the boards, but it is also water-resistant when dry. Waterproof glue can be used instead, but it isn't necessary.Materials:
1" spindle gouge
5/8" spindle gouge
Skew chisel
100-, 150- and 220-grit sandpaper
Wood block (known as a blank)
Safety glasses
Tape measure
Pocket knife
Basic safety tips: Never wear long sleeves or jewelry near a lathe; tie back long hair; and always wear eye protection.
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