Tortilla Press

I find this amazing

It has so many elements to it

Combined they create a great piece

of kitchen Treen

jamie

-- Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Very cool. I love wooden tools!!

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

so many colours, i like the way they all contrast with each other, a lovely project!

-- ''if you don't know what it does... don't f*** about with it'' - Ivan Hill, my grand farther

This is a really great project it makes me want to make one for a Christmas for some friends. Have you used it yet?

Muy bueno senor!

Why do I suddenly have an urge for tacos?

Paul

-- The nicer the nice, the higher the price!

Looks great, I’ve been thinking about making one lately and was looking at others designs. I really like the wooden hinges, but see most with metal. I was wondering about the strength and durability of all wood? I plan to use it quite a bit. Again a fantastic job on this project.
Thanks

I have had no problem with my wooden hinges. I used Maple and Walnut for the hinges, and designed them that there is very little pressure on the hinge when the handle is pressed. I allowed 1/4” of wood around the 1/8” brass hinge pin. The handle has a 3/8” hardwood pin that is stationary. The handle also has very little pressure since it makes contact with the striker dowel at horizontal. Securing the hinges without screws in the base and top was interesting to get the spacing right between both platens. Thanks for commenting on my press. We use ours often.

Thanks for answering my question. Sounds like you took care of my concerns. As long as my craftsmanship is good then the press should last. Thanks for the inspiration!