Turned Noodle Roller/cutter

Wooden noodle cutter, is a good beginner/intermediate lathe project, that also doubles as a great gift.

You will need:

Large lathe able to hold a 18-24" piece of stock.

Lathe Chisels (I only used the Gouge and the Skew)

2"x2"x18-14" piece of wood (I used Ash)

Sandpaper

Mineral oil (final treat optional)

Using your gouge Round out the full length of stock as consistently as you can.

Using gouge add handle of desired size to each end of the noodle cutter. I recommend about 4-6" depended on the hand size of the user. If you decide to stop here you have a French Rolling Pin.

Using your gouge again slowly add consecutive grooves along the flat center surface of the rolling pin, turning it into a noodle cutter. Sand the handles and the grooves with sandpaper, I did this one up to 400 grit, and apply food grade finish if desired. I did not apply and finish to mine.

My wife's tips for use:

Flatten small batched to be rolled out and let dry as a sheet then snap apart later.

Do not be afraid to add too much flour to you noodle roller.