Angus and Laura's debut turning.

[Neil Lawton]

Always nice when kids show an interest in practical stuff.

I was asked to give a lesson to Angus (age 14), and his little sister Laura (11 last month).
Due to the weather and road closures the family walked over 3 miles to get here, rather than miss out.

They selected the blanks, and I did the drilling and gluing only. They did everything else themselves, including the squaring off, and the CA finish!

Both are Zeta's dressed in Olive.

Angus's pen.




Laura's pen.




Happy smiley faces all afternoon, good result all round I think.

 

[bluntchisel]

Well done to Angus and Laura - these are brilliant pens, especially for first-timers like you two! Take them to school and show your teachers - they will agree with me!!!

Bob.

 

[Woody]

Didn't they do well two very nice pens there

 

[Lons]

That's brilliant Neil and something they will remember all their lives.

Must have had chest wadrs to reach you though.

 

[yorkshireman]

A brilliant effort from the pair of them

 

[Jim]

They certainly are corkers for first time efforts and age also .. Wouldn't be a bad idea to get them back and make some for stock Neil ..

 

[bassethound]

Blimey they are wonderful pens for those two to do just like that! well done indeed, they will go far..

 

[chas_41_uk]

Two great looking pens. Angus and Laura must be very proud of their efforts

 

[djr]

That is a great pair of pens and a good teacher it seems.

 

[stevenw1963]

2 very nice looking pens- well done to them both

 

[woodhacker]

those pens are beauts, well done them two.

 

[Doug]

They look great Neil, though I'd expect nothing less with you at the helm

 

[billyb_imp]

A great start to their woodturning careers Neil, a couple of excellent first attempts

 

[Bill Mooney]

Two very nice pens. Something to treasure & be proud of.

 

[flexi]

Well done there...great to spread the world of turning....cracking pens at the end also..(great choice of kit)

 

[Penpal]

Brilliant pens mate take away any talk of first etc excellent pens I also feel one piece pens for learners are a great idea the grain on Lauras pen is very spiffy and special both Angus and Laura put in the hard yards to even arrive they must be thrilled mate. Indeed a happy way to face the day here I thank you Neil for sharing. What a special family experience.Reminded me of Aristotles words when you put in the hard yards you reap the rewards.

Peter.

 

[Terry Q]

Well done Angus and Laura. 2 brilliant pens. Well done Neil for being an excellent teacher.

 

[wm460]

A pair of great looking pens Angus and Laura.

 

[Bammer]

Great looking pens and some excellent work, do you think they will be able to pass on some tips to Grump ..

 

[ni9eofse7en]

What an excellent start, well done to to all.