On 2010-11-06, koko > wrote:

> This is the tapered rolling pin I use. Don't know if it's French style
> or not but it works for me.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/koko181/5150312572/

There can be no doubt that's pretty much what I'm looking for. The
question is, is the pin flat (cylindrically parallel) in the center
and only begin tapering at the ends, or does it begin tapering from
the center, like most of that type I've seen described on the web.

"Product Description:
Ateco's French-style rolling pin is made of solid maple, is 20" in
length and is tapered from the middle...."

http://www.amazon.com/Ateco-French-R.../dp/B000KESQ1G

If it does begin tapering from the very center, is the taper so
negligible in the center area that it doesn't really signify? The pic
you show doesn't look like it tapers from the center, but perhaps
that's because the taper is so little.

nb