How Do You Make A Wood Tortilla Press?
Tortillas are a Mexican meal staple. Corn is produced widely in Mexico and in great quantities. A homemade tortilla is at its best within a few hours after it is made, which is why many people have not had a good homemade one. Make your own using a wood tortilla press. Step 1 Cut the 3-foot pine board into six pieces. The first piece will be 11 1/4 inches long. The second will be 9 5/8 inches long. The third will be 1 1/2 inches long. The fourth will be 3/4 inch long, and the fifth and sixth will be 2 1/4 inches long. Then cut down your wood dowel to 9 inches. This will complete the lumber preparation. Step 2 Place the longest piece on a sturdy, flat surface. This will form your base. Then take the 1 1/2-inch piece and glue it to the longest piece with the edges lined up. Then place two wood clamps on these pieces to keep them tight until they dry. Step 3 Glue the 3/4-inch piece to the 9 5/8-inch piece together lining up the edges. Secure these with two wood clamps until the glue is dr