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I made this tortilla press out of select pine and finished it with butcherblock oil. I couldnt see paying for one and enjoyed making it for my wife.
-- http://www.furstwoodworks.com/
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dakremer
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#1 posted 1211 days ago
good job!! I’ve been wanting to make one of these – i LOVE making tacos!! I’m curious as to what other finishes you can put on something like this??
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Donnal
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#2 posted 1211 days ago
A very good job I love projects like this one.
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Rustic
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#3 posted 1211 days ago
steveinmarin posted a video on how to make these. My wife has asked for one too.
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botanist
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#4 posted 1211 days ago
That’s awesome! I’ve never thought about making a tortilla press!
russv
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#5 posted 1211 days ago
You should carve your initials into the top plate (on the inside) and you can have monogramed tortilli’s.
russv
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D1st
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#6 posted 1211 days ago
Im sure there are other finishes that would work with on this press. I use plastic wrap to make the tortillas over the wood, so I imagine any finish would suffice as long as it is water reisitant just in case you do make a mess on it.
I like the initials idea. Never thought of that. : )
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D1st
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#7 posted 1211 days ago
I like steveinmarins video. I watched it last nite. Very informative and good solid shape. I might try and make one similar to his for my wife. Then she’ll have two. I make sure that this makes a different size though.
-- http://www.furstwoodworks.com/
D1st
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#8 posted 1211 days ago
I like steveinmarins video. I watched it last nite. Very informative and good solid shape. I might try and make one similar to his for my wife. Then she’ll have two. I make sure that this makes a different size though. My wife and I made a video on how to use the press. I ll post it when I figure out how. lol
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russv
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#9 posted 1211 days ago
don’t forget the monogram!
russv
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punking
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#10 posted 1211 days ago
how does it work?
neat idea btw
a1Jim
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#11 posted 1211 days ago
If your really bored you can use it as a fly trap too. LOL sorry, looks like a good job
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russv
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#12 posted 1211 days ago
jim, now that’s funny, lol again and again
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patron
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#13 posted 1210 days ago
forget the monogram ,
carve a jesus in it ,
you can sell them !
then buy more tools !(LOL) .
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Karson
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#14 posted 1209 days ago
Great press. Definetely cheaper that store bought ones.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
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