My Marble Rolling pin is broken in half

18 years ago

Christmas Day I had Hunter crushing the saltines for pineapple casserole and I gave him my marble rolling pin to use. He turned to ask me if the cracker crumbs were ok and the rolling pin rolled off the counter onto the floor and it split down the middle! I was so bummed. It is still on the wood dowel that runs from each handle thru the rolling pin but broke in two pieces.(the round way not the length of it) Thank goodness he had his back to the counter or it might have landed on his feet!

Is there any glue that would hold this if I tried to repair it? It was a spendy one 20 years ago.

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kacram

18 years ago

you said... "My Marble Rolling pin is broken in half"
and all I could think of was..."How's your hubby's headache?" lol

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grammahony
18 years ago
Gorilla Glue. Just be sure you don't let it squish out the crack, because it kind of foams up. Wipe excess off fast.
Leslie
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
Wow what a loss. I know they sell for $80.00 now days.

When my kids were young they threw a football and it crashed into my Antique Chrystal Chandelier. It broke one of the Chrystal Stems off. I could never find anything to glue it back together. I tryed everything.

I would talk to someone who does masonary work or works in Marble installations. There could be hope.

Good Luck!
Gayle
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kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
I think E6000 would hold it together if you just want to keep it,i don't know if it would be usable though.
Kathi
cheryl_ok
18 years ago
nodakgal...I have 6 marble rolling pins out of my over 350 rolling pin collection.
If you need another, I believe I can help you out!

Cheryl
jennmonkey
18 years ago
350 rolling pins!!! holy cow!
teresava
18 years ago
I'd be afraid bacteria could get into the crack and then be spread to whatever you are rolling out (dough etc)??
nodakgal
Original Author
18 years ago
Hmmmmm I might have some E6000 here, going to go check and see what it says. But if I can't use the rolling pin afterwards I may just have to toss it. I didn't think about not being able to use it, just wanted to see if it could be repaired. Dang it.
Gorilla Glue I think I could find, but if it expands will it force it apart later?
foggyj
18 years ago
That's what I was wondering too, about the bacteria.
Good idea about contacting a marble contractor. Couldn't hurt.
Hope it can be fixed somehow.
nodakgal
Original Author
18 years ago
Well no E-6000. I will see if I can find something to repair it later this week end. Hoping to get to DD's a couple days and that town has everything! If marble rolling pins are $80 now I know it won't be replaced. Dangitdangitdangit!
I may own two short marble rolling pins now! Don't ask me what good they would be. I guess I could take it off the dowel possibly?? But then there wouldn't be any handles.
Cheryl your offer is looking good! Let me see what I can figure out this week end.
cheryl_ok
18 years ago
nodakgal...You don't need to go buy one! Just pay me shipping and I will send you one. They are all in great condition and I can ship in priority in a flat rate box for 8.95

I checked ebay and they are selling for $10.00 to $30.00 plus 10.00 to 15.00 shipping.

Goodness, I do have plenty! I don't think I will miss just one LOL

Cheryl
summer_tx
18 years ago
McCloud also recommends Gorilla Glue but says to be sure to clamp it tight and clean immediately as was already advised and if any of it dries on the pin, use a Dremel Tool to gently clean off any excess. Good luck Connie. I'm sorry that had to happen.
Marigene
18 years ago
They have them at amazon fairly inexpensive.

Here is a link that might be useful: Marble rolling pins
cheryl_ok
18 years ago
kat_wa
that is funny! Laughing so hard, reminds me of the time I tried that LOL

When you feel DH's head and feel a lump...you didn't hit hard enough, if you feel an indentation...you got the message sent!
nodakgal
Original Author
18 years ago
Bwaaaahahaha Kat! His head is fine, but I swear one of these days if he don't straighten up it won't be! ;)
Marigene that is VERY reasonable! I could have sworn this one was $45, did they come down in price or what? LOL
Thanks all, Summer DH does have a Dremel too so will see what we can come up with!
FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
That's a really generous offer from one of our newest members, Connie. Cheryl, you are so sweet!

I was going to suggest gorilla glue, too, or epoxy. I've had great luck with GG.
Shireen Shah
7 years ago
Hi I’m Shireen. The exact same thing happened to mine. What happened with that?
marylmi
7 years ago
I think I have seen covers for rolling pins but have no idea where. Maybe check online so if you do repair it, just use a cover.
mamapinky0
7 years ago
If you try to repair it be sure to use something that's not toxic. Don't want to risk leaching out a toxin.

Good Luck. glad Hunter wasn't injured.
marylmi
7 years ago
I always use a large piece of Saran wrap on top of my dough when I roll it out which is an idea too. Home Depot may have a non toxic type glue .
socks
7 years ago
I wouldn’t glue it, agree with mama. Take Cheryl up on her super-generous offer.
tjkeen
7 years ago
This post is almost 11 years old. I would be extremely surprised if the OP was still looking for a solution.
mamapinky0
7 years ago
Haha. I need to start checking dates.

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