J.K. Adams 12-Inch-by-2-3/4-Inch Maple Wood Medium Gourmet Rolling Pin

I grew up with my mom's old wooden rolling pin. It was pretty big, but as I got older and more germophobic, the idea of wooden anything in the kitchen started freaking me out. When I started supplying my own kitchen, I was militantly anti-porous material, like wood. I bought a not inexpensive nonstick rolling pin, thinking, "Nonstick! Nothing will stick!" Every single time I used that rolling pin, as dough morsels but no flour stuck to it, I cursed it, and thought terrible, terrible things about it, how bad it was, and how hard and far I would like to throw it off a cliff. Finally, as Christmas approached, as I was dwelling on how much I hated and dreaded using my rolling pin, I thought back to my mom's rolling pin and how I never had problems with hers. I decided that I would finally end my irrational aversion to wood and just buy a rolling pin that works. I did some cursory research on wooden rolling pins and how much I wanted to spend on one, and I decided that this was the pin for me.I am so glad I did! This pin flows much more smoothly than my mother's ever did, it is beautiful, feels wonderful to use, and it really performs exactly the way I was hoping it would. I saw some feedback complaining about the size and weight- the product description indicates both, and for me, I love the weight and size of this rolling pin. I'm not a giant either, I'm barely 5 feet tall, and while I might be a little stronger for my height than average (thanks, heavy toddler!), I am certainly not super buff. My mom's rolling pin was much lighter, but I used to have to use much more energy to roll dough out. Between whatever sort of bearings are in the pin and the heft of it, rolling dough out is a breeze, even with gingerbread that's been cooling in the fridge for two hours. I've been using this rolling pin now since January, and my enthusiasm for it hasn't diminished. It even cleans up easily and beautifully, my only real concern about buying it. I love this rolling pin, and my only regret about it is that I didn't buy it sooner. Whoever bought my nonstick rolling pin from Goodwill after I donated it, I'm sorry! I. Love. This. Rolling. Pin.

Very nice wooden rolling pin. It's easy to use, not too heavy, and fits nicely in my hands. It rolls well and is made very well. A solid choice for purchasing a traditional wooden rolling pin.

Very solid. Very heavy. Nice smooth wood. It was bought for a gift to someone and they really appreciated it. It was much bigger than I expected...which was a nice surprise.

My brand new J.K. Adams Maple Wooden Rolling pin arrived today and it's absolutely beautiful! It will definitely outlast my lifetime and will eventually become a family heirloom. The craftsmanship is unparalleled. It's definitely reminiscent of bygone days when craftsmen put love and pride in the wares they offer to the public. This rolling pin is in a Class by itself; nothing else out there compares to the quality and value. I definitely recommend this and all of the other products produced by J.K. Adams of Vermont, USA. You will be very happy with this and their other products.

This is heavy and substantial. For years, I've used the same rolling pin, the first I ever bought. It was cheap, lightweight not very effective. Boy, what an upgrade this one is! It takes less elbow grease since it provides more weight on its own. It's a nice long pin, so it rolls a wide swath. The handles feel very sturdy. The wood rolling surface is smooth, but not polished slick, if that makes sense. I.e., it's got just enough texture to hold some flour but not so much that the dough sticks. It's beautiful and I love that it's American made. I only wish I'd gotten a better rolling pin sooner. I also got one of the cylindrical, handle-less type from the same company and it is equally impressive--big, heavy, and nicely made.

Your rolling pin is replacing a family heirloom and is remarkably like moms from 50+ years ago.Great balance, grip and heft.Thank you for creating such a well made pin.

Exactly what I needed. Rolls smoothly. Very smooth finish and great price

Excellent size and weight. Sturdy. Works well for pie crust. Have not yet tried on cookie dough or other baking projects, but am sure it will be more than satisfactory.