Thread: Wooden Roller - Timber Choice????

How about something like this

Yes I know it's a pen but the laminating will work just as well for a rolling pin or, maybe, a mower roller - Jarrah and spotty Gum would work

Sierra stripy_1507.jpg

PS the method is actually quite easy

Originally Posted by Colin62

Just some thoughts on this, in no particular order.

If it's his "daily ride" and he cares enough to pimp his ride, then he'll probably be doing regular lubrication and other maintenance and cleaning, so he'll probably be quite happy to oil the roller frequently, which should prevent any moisture related issues. Any finish you put on it will wear off, so it'll need to be oiled anyway.

I'd go for something that is fairly stable and doesn't shrink too much when it dries - woods used for musical instruments (wood winds that is) are usually chosen for their stability (and resonance obviously), so picking something used for instruments would make some sense - resonance usually requires some hardness. I don't know your woods, but over here I'd probably use mopane.

I will have to see if someone chimes in with any aussie woods used for wood winds

Originally Posted by ian

Hi Dave

wish I could claim the examples as mine, but I can't.

What I was trying to do was give you an example of where "bling" could take you both as a personal challenge and as a means of maximising what the client will give you.

in terms of the roller, I suspect that grass doesn't stick to wood as much as it does to metal
also, wooden rollers on the front of mowers (seen via google) seem to be composed of two or three sections

Particularly the short one appeals to me. I will have to google some of these mowers to see the old rollers

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

How about something like this

Yes I know it's a pen but the laminating will work just as well for a rolling pin or, maybe, a mower roller - Jarrah and spotty Gum would work

Sierra stripy_1507.jpg

PS the method is actually quite easy

That looks like a nice pen ... the ideas are 'rolling' in



Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

How about something like this

Yes I know it's a pen but the laminating will work just as well for a rolling pin or, maybe, a mower roller - Jarrah and spotty Gum would work

Sierra stripy_1507.jpg

PS the method is actually quite easy

dont know how the previous quote I did ended up with the wrong name on it ... just thought I would repost to give you the credit

thanks


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

In the good old days when I was an active wood turner I made a lot of these rollers for a bloke who restored old push mowers and found that most of our timbers are great.
Some of the best ones were made from Camphor laurel and Sally wattle with a Celtic ring in the centre also made one from Pecan nut tree that was rather spece
Sorry no photos but that computer is long dead
Regards
Bowl-Basher

Thats great info there .... pitty you got no pics. I can imagine Camphor laurel would look good, have heard of Sally Wattle but not familiar with it.

How did you do the Celtic ring - not sure what it looks like might have to google it


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

Thats great info there .... pitty you got no pics. I can imagine Camphor laurel would look good, have heard of Sally Wattle but not familiar with it.

How did you do the Celtic ring - not sure what it looks like might have to google it


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Dave
The Celtic ring is rather simple basically you cut the blank at an angle and replace the kerf with a contrasting infill glue it up and do the same on all 4 sides of the blank
you have to be very careful that the cut is Exactly the same on all four sides ( a stopped jig or sled on the saw is the best ) and the infill must be the same as the cut
The pen turners use this a lot this link may help http://woodworkerszone.com/igits/showthread.php?t=10068 have fun
Bowl-Basher

Here's another couple of possibilities, stolen from rolling pins:


rolling pin 1.JPG rolling pin 2.JPG rolling pin 3.JPG

Or maybe one built up from segmented rings?

Thanks Bowl Basher

good pics Hermit. more options to look at ... better make sure I use the right glue


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Some are a bit overly fancy & complicated, but I thought they might be food for thought. Those Celtic-style ones are nice, aren't they?
Titebond III is possibly the way to go if you make a laminated one, along with really good sealing.

A one-piece from nice, figured timber would look great, too, and wouldn't have the same risk of coming apart with use in moist grass.

Thought I would have a play around with the specified profile



This is oversized at 120mm finished size is 80mm



This is camphor laurel that I had laying around for about 6 months. I expect it will ikely move.

The ends as specified need to have an internal champher tapering back to a bearing.

I feel rather inspired to try something a little different thanks to the in put of all so far

thanks


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Hi dave,
Looks like you have been a busy boy today

yeah been doing a bit ... that second pic is not the one I tried to upload though



thats the one


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

yeah been doing a bit ... that second pic is not the one I tried to upload though



thats the one


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Yeah, I thought It was a bit small

Looking good, mate.
(And you're going to have to 'help' Tyler to make something to show on the forums too, now that he's a member. )