Taught the grand daughter how.

[Magicbob]

Well the 11 year old grand daughter is spending the week end at our house, she asked if we could make her dad a pen for Christmas. So we picked a cool looking black and silver Acrylic Acetate blank and a Sierra twist.
I drilled, glued, and turned, she sanded and polished. After assembly she decided to search the blank collection and pick a couple of more for next time.
She can't wait to give it to her dad.

I think turning with a kid is much like fishing with a kid in that God does not count that time against your allotment.

 

[Jim15]

That's a great day.

 

[ChinaDad]

That will be a great memory for both of you. Good quality time together.

I spent part of my turning time last weekend setting up a block for my 14 year old daughter. I was very excited when she told me she wanted to turn some Christmas ornaments.

The weekend before I spent some time with my 5 year old son watching me turn. I was telling him about each step as I finished a pen. I could see the gears in his mind turning as he pointed and counted the steps. I am looking forward to him reaching a good age to start turning. I am trying to learn as much as I can about this so that I can share it with all of my children.

 

[mark james]

Great memories Bob. Thanks for sharing. It's nice to hear stuff like this.

 

[Cwalker935]

I am sure that this will be one of those days that both you and your Grand daughter will treasure forever. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ambidex]

Congrats Bob...sounds like an awesome day...show us a pic and then show her our reviews I love to see kids swell with pride:wink:

 

[Super Dave]

Great job, I'm sure her Dad will cherish it.

Dave

 

[Magicbob]

here are a few pics
I got to get a photo tent and a real camera

 

[Cwalker935]

Fantastic job on the pen. She certainly has a lot to be proud of.

 

[Edgar]

Beautiful girl, nice pen & priceless memories - doesn't get any better than that!