February 23, 201016 yr 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.
February 23, 201016 yr 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
February 23, 201016 yr I don't see what it is that you would be unhappy with, I think it looks really good. welder19
February 23, 201016 yr Author 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.
February 23, 201016 yr 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.
February 23, 201016 yr A nice simple design, as for any imperfections we are our own worst critics you will know for the next one you make.
February 23, 201016 yr Nothing wrong with that, it fits the role and the character blends in perfect. Granny would be pleased I'm sure.
February 23, 201016 yr 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. :)
February 23, 201016 yr 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.
February 23, 201016 yr 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
February 23, 201016 yr 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".
February 23, 201016 yr 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!!
February 23, 201016 yr 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
February 24, 201016 yr 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.
February 24, 201016 yr Author 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.
February 24, 201016 yr 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.
February 24, 201016 yr 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:
February 24, 201016 yr Great job, great story. You know you could always use it - and bake her a pie!
February 25, 201016 yr 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
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