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My son's first wood turning lesson

Chillicamper

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My boy (13) had a day at his granddads yesterday and came home with these. A small cherry bowl for his mum and an elm bottle opener for me (he knows me too well).

He was really chuffed - can see me fighting with him for shed time now!

 
brody2123

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He's made a good job of those David. Bet he was chuffed with them.:thumbs:
Looks like you will have to draw up a rota for shed access now.:funny: :funny:
 
PhillH

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Well done him !

I did some at school age 13-14 and then no more till I was 52, I just hate to think of all those wasted years :thinks:

Here's hoping he enjoys it and with the 2 of you to support and guide him he could be on to the hobby of a lifetime.
 
Vic Perrin

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Start em young mate. My grandkids are 11 and 15 and both of then enjoy a go on the lathe. They have both made a few pens and the eldest Tom is doing woodturning as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award and has turned quite a few thing now.

:thumbs:Vic:thumbs:
 
paulm

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Well done to Granddad for showing how to make them and well done him for making them. I'd be chuffed as well :thumbs:
 
Penpal

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How about that Dad makes you feel good well it made me feel good for you especially for his present to you and one for his Mum. Thanks for sharing a good day on the forum IMHO.

Peter.:claps:
 
Woody

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Thats what its all about bloody well done I always take my Grandkids out in the workshop they love it bet you both will treasure them gems for a lifetime
 
Dalboy

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It is great when the younger generation want to get involved and even better when they produce nicely turned pieces. The youngest great grandson sometimes comes out in the shed and all he want to do is pick up all the shavings one piece at a time and he is only 18moths old, Don't worry no machines running when he comes out there
 
Jim

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It is great to see kids on the wood lathe .. Especially when they can produce as good as this .. Good old Granddad .. :thumbs:
 
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