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    Koa Handled Rolling Pin

    I wanted to share a couple of pictures of this Koa Handled Rolling Pin I finished today. It will be a gift for a friends daughter.

    The roller (center) is Ash from a bat blank I had left over.

    I sprayed Lacquer on the handles but I'm not convinced I need to do anything to the center. I've read many posts that suggest Mineral Oil and many say untreated will be fine.

    The handles do spin independently of the center by use of a pin that is run through the handles then glued into the Ash. Wax on the pin will act as a lubricant.

    Let me know what finish you recommend ... if any.

    Critique is welcome.

    Thanks,
    Tim
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    Looks great! I would think you are right just oiling the center. If cared for it will last a lifetime.

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    Hey Mark ... what do you think about using Boiled Linseed Oil?

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    I think you would be better off with the mineral oil. You don't want it to be host to organisms or bacteria. At least for the initial sealing of the wood.
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    Love it, especially the handles.

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    Marks Right. I would either use Mineral Oil or nothing.

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    Very nice work Tim! Will make for a wonderful gift! Great contrasting color - beautiful woods! Real nice!
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    Walnut Oil would be my choice.
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    I use walnut oil on the center, and on the handles.

    Later,
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    Looks great. I like it.
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    Nice job with this, love the koa wood. Is that a purple heart "cap" on the ends of the handles??
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    Great looking rolling pin. The contrasting wood really stands out.
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    Great work. Congrats. As to it being part of a bat blank, that property is now engrained in the piece. When hubby comes home drunk, SWMBO will try to revive the bat within.
    Take care...

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    Thanks guys for your feedback, figure I'll go ahead and use Mineral Oil on it.

    Tim

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    Tim!

    Ash being one of those "open grained" woods definately needs those pores closed up, or sealed someway. Mineral oil should do that. You won't want food particles sticking in those pores. Nice turnig by the way.
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