Rolling Pins

The only travelling I've ever done is going around the coffeepot looking for the handle.

Annie Proulx, Brokeback Mountain


If you've never read any Proulx I highly recommend Close Range and The Shipping News.

In these strange days due to a layoff at work I decided to build a shop and start with chairs again.

In the spirit of giving back (and in an attempt to get the dust off my very dusty turning skills) I am making some French rolling pins.

The giving part is as follows.  You contact me that you want a pin or two and upon receiving the pin you then send a donation to a local charity. I think in these crazy days I think its important to give back.

I normally use Maple planks that I  bandsaw to size but in the process of my gypsy caravan the last 5 years I could only get logs.

This is basically turning firewood hence the chainsaw helmet and gloves. I have a clear face shield but I prefer the helmet. I find the clear shield gets dusty too easily. 

Feel free to contact me thru my email at cterrancekelly@gmail.com if you want a pin.