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  1. 08-26-2010, 4:38 PM #1
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    The first step

    My son is 7 years old and been wanting to try his hand at turning so yesterday he did his first turning on the lathe. I had to put a step stool up next to the lathe for him to reach it. The first shot is of a piece he turned round to get a feel for turning. The next two photo's are of him with a pen he turned mostly by him self. I had to help him around the bushings. He had to sand for a while to get the tool marks out, I then put on a quick CA finish and let him turn the handle on the vise to put the pen together.
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    Well done, dad.

    Really well done, son of dad!

    Best part of starting out young (and short) is that the plunge into the abyss seems shorter. It isn't, but helps that it seems that way.

    Nice spinnerthingiemachine ya got there, too.
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    Pretty neat, Dad. Hang onto these pictures, they are priceless. You should both be proud and from the smile on your son's face I'd say he enjoyed the experience. Might have to think about scheduling lathe time between the two of you.
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    That smile tells the tale, good job both of you.
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    Jack - thanks for sharing! The smile on your son's face says it all! Way to go!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Hoyt View Post
    ....Best part of starting out young (and short) is that the plunge into the abyss seems shorter. It isn't, but helps that it seems that way. ...

    Not to mention that Dad buys all the tools!!


    Great shots, Jack! I remember when my daughters tried it for the first time. There was some great vibes in the house that day. Well done to both of you.

    Nice Pen...Nice Bonker!!
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    Jack,
    It doesn't get any better than that! What a smile, and he looks sooo proud. way to go.
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    Okay, how many guys/gals out there got to start on a Oneway? I'd be smiling too! Great shots.
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    Yep the smile tells all for sure.

    Well done to all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Douglass View Post
    Okay, how many guys/gals out there got to start on a Oneway? I'd be smiling too! Great shots.
    Guilty as charged, your honor.

    And I'm still smiling.
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    Good looking kid! He did a great job on the pen as well.
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    Great job!

    You need to get the 2436 for yourself.
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    Jack, you have ruined the poor boy!! He has been shoved headlong into the vortex, destined to be penniless the rest of his life!! Really, is that any way to start a kid out?!?!?!

    Great pic, tremendous smile, and he did a really nice job on the pen, too. Good experiences, great memories!
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    As stated by many before me, the smile says it all!

    Great job by Dad and lad!
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    super, thanks for sharing
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