Son and grandson have it bad

[Ernie Nyvall]

I'd given Shane an old tube lathe and he and Devin had fooled around with it making a bonker. SHane had a few questions so I asked them to come down for a weekend of turnin learnin.

I got Devin (9) started on a pen Saturday and he made two slimlines. Didn't get close-ups, but he did a fine job getting them the right size.





While Devin was working on the pens, I got Shane started on a mesquite bowl. I had to tell Shane that if he'd turn the lathe on the wood would come off a lot faster.



Continued:

[Ernie Nyvall]

Since Devin finished up his pens on Saturday, I put a piece of dry cherry on the jet, and he did this bowl 2x6 on Sunday.



Meanwhile, Shane is bringing his to a finish 5x12.





It was a great weekend. I had a lot of fun and I'll tell ya... you can learn a lot trying to help someone else learn. Other than the bonker they did together, these are their first turnings. I think they did a darn good job.

Anyway, both Shane and Devin are on the prowl for a new lathe. This was last weekend, and so far I haven't talked to my DIL, but I have a feeling I'll be in trouble.

[John Hart]

First Turnings?? Holy Smokes Ernie! You are quite the mentor. Nice pics.

[Chris Barton]

Nice gloat of sorts Ernie. As a fishing buddy of mine would say, "ya gottem on da line, set the hook."

[Mark Pruitt]

Congratulations on a fine mentoring session! Looks like time well spent. I look forward to the day I can do that for someone else.

[Keith Burns]

Ernie, you should be ashamed of yourself dragging these nice young people into this Actually I think it's really pretty kewel

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congrats Ernie! You had a grat weekend and maybe started them on a hobby that'll be common ground for a lifetime! That's great!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks like you had a lot of fun Ernie! Nothing better than creating memories!

[Tom Sherman]

Awsome first turnings Congrats to Shane and Devin. Kudo's to you too Ernie.

[Jim Ketron]

Looks Like some mighty fine turnings for 1st or 100th.
Great Job Guys!

[John Miliunas]

That's awesome, Ernie! They both done real fine. Say, you wouldn't be in the Wisconsin area any time in the near future for lessons, wouldya'???

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is absolutely awesome Ernie. What a wonderful way to spend a weekend.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Thanks guys. I had a blast. I also had two people that made it very easy on me. They were quick to catch on... chips off the old block.

John M, I'd love to come to WI and take lessons. Ya'll get rid of that white stuff first.

Oh, and Keith..........BANG.

[Jon Shively]

John, let's see, North out of Texas, I shotgun him while he is in Indiana!!!
Think if we get him a place to eat and stay in each state we can get him on the road?
Heck on his return trip all he has to do is check progress, eat and sleep.