{"product_id":"potato-masher-kit-flat-base","title":"Potato Masher Kit (Flat Base)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStainless Steel Potato Masher Kit – Flat Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful, functional kitchen tool\u003c\/strong\u003e that is built to be used for years with our \u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Potato Masher Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made in \u003cstrong\u003eHonesdale, Pennsylvania, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, this heavy-duty project kit is machined from \u003cstrong\u003eFDA-compliant 304 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and gives woodturners the opportunity to create a completely custom handle from their favorite wood, acrylic, hybrid, or other turning blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional \u003cstrong\u003e3\" flat perforated mashing plate\u003c\/strong\u003e makes quick work of potatoes while also being surprisingly versatile around the kitchen. 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