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Puester

wrote:
> A long time ago my sister and brother in law were over making pizzas.
> My brother in law pulled out a miniture rolling pin which worked great
> for rolling out the dough in the pan.
>
> A few days ago I came across some 3/4" dowel in a surplus store. I
> bought it cut off a four inch piece, sanded it down. The problem is I
> don't know where it's been so I want to finish it.
>
> What kind of finish should I use that would be safe for food? I was
> thinking polyurathane, but I'm not sure that would be safe.
>
> Suggestions?
>

If you want to seal it, I'd use either real beeswax (not paraffin)
or mineral oil. Apply, rub in, then buff well to remove excess.

gloria p