On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10:03:01 AM UTC-5, notbob wrote:
> I'm jonesing fer some potstickers and plan to make my own from
> scratch. This includes the dough, which I plan to roll out the
> classic way, with a small Asian rolling pin.
>
> Since I don't wanna spend $10-20 ona stick, I'm gonna make my own pin
> outta some hardwood dowls from the hardware store. Here's my
> question: What is the best diameter?
>
> I've seen everything from 3/4" to 1-1/4" dia, usually about 10"-12"
> long. Anyone have a recommendations on diameter?
>
> nb

You will probably find dowels are not strong enough and will bend or break when being used.

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