Steve McCarthy Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 This weekend I made a holder for my great grandmother's rolling pin. It was passed to my mother who gave it to my wife a couple years ago. It has been retired after a countless number of pie crusts, and now has a place of proinance in our kitchen. I never knew her but hope she would have liked it. It didn't turn out as well a I would have liked, but that is where my skill level is right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 that looks real good to me.but i hope it don't turn into a quick draw rollin pin holster when ya mouth off to the lil lady but it rilly is nice, thanks for showin us,jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I don't see what it is that you would be unhappy with, I think it looks really good. welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Didn't think about that Jimmy. Maybe I should have secured it a little better to the holder. Oh well, guess I'll just have to mind my maners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Creek Blacksmith Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Looks good to me, nothing is perfect when it's hand made and if you want perfection have one machined made. It's those little imperfections that make it yours and you are the only one that see's them....don't sweat the small stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 A nice simple design, as for any imperfections we are our own worst critics you will know for the next one you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Nothing wrong with that, it fits the role and the character blends in perfect. Granny would be pleased I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Steve, that looks real nice. It shows good design and workmanship. You should be proud of it. I agree that your great grandmother would be proud that you are displaying it. Thanks for sharing your work. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul42` Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 It didn't turn out as well a I would have liked, but that is where my skill level is right now. I think it looks real nice! We are always our own worst critics . It's great that you're holding onto this piece of family history - too many people these days don't see the intrinsic value in things like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat pete Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 its a bugger..progress...as i have improved and learned little tricks my work is different now than it was...so I have things hanging all over the place. I walk past a coat hanger I made right in the begining...HA everytime I walk past it I cringe and promise myself I will make a newer one...with improvements...maybe today...ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I may modify that design to act as a dishtowel holder in a kitchen---move the supports over to the handles and make them a bit more of a positive hold. I like "keeping it in the family" but like to have everything "working". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Looks great, I am sure Granny would have loved it. As Thomas said, I'd myself have moved the sides out so it cradles the handles, that way it won't get knocked off and be more secure. And I would say it's a shame it's not still in use!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Is it retired because no one bakes pies at your house, or for some other reason? Sharp looking idea, looks consistent from left to right, has artistic interest in it. What's the complaint? Nice job! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Nice job! I like that little rams horn at the top and the twists on the two arms look pretty even to me. Maybe Thomas is correct in his suggestion about the handle cradle but I guess the next generation can fix that problem. I hope your wife is still making pies, I like apricot/blueberry if your she's taking orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Thanks for all the comments. As far back as I can remember that was the only rolling pin I ever saw Mom use. My wife has a smaller one she likes better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyhowdy2113 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 This weekend I made a holder for my great grandmother's rolling pin. It was passed to my mother who gave it to my wife a couple years ago. It has been retired after a countless number of pie crusts, and now has a place of proinance in our kitchen. I never knew her but hope she would have liked it. It didn't turn out as well a I would have liked, but that is where my skill level is right now. Looks good to me. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country boy Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 With all the prefab food that people buy these days it is nice to see rolling pins are is used. But of course it also nice to see people still forging iron too. Very nice job :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Pein Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Great job, great story. You know you could always use it - and bake her a pie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I like it Steve and think your grandmother would only be happier if it was still in use. I think my sister has our grandmother and mother's rolling pins. They had their favorites and probably would've liked a holder for them. Sure wish I'd thought of it back then. Well done, Frosty the Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukellos Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Beautiful! One artist's work to display one of another artist's tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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