Time spent with a 9yr old.

[Rchan63]

Hi Everyone

I just want to post my 9 yr old daugther's pen she made for her teacher. This is her first attempt of turning anything and I was a nervous wreck standing with her. We made this pen a few weeks ago and I'm finally calm again. After making her tying up her hair and with a full face shield it's time to turn. Did I mention I was nervous??

I gave all the warning about going slow and not taking too large of a bite. Finally I had her pick up the gouge and I took her hands. She was startle at first contact but settle in nicely. After a few passes I let go and she started to make some nice ribbons.

I let her take it down to final size and I finished it with a scraper for her. After she's gives me the OK, I had her sand it down to 1600 grits and use a polish to give it nice shine.

She's very proud of her pen and I am too. I know she doesn't want to part with it, but there's always another pieces of something we can make into a pen. Without further to say.

 

[rjwolfe3]

That's an awesome pen!

 

[cnirenberg]

She did a great job. Its terrific for her first. I know how you feel, my girl is almost 10 and helps finish "our" pens.

 

[Rchan63]

Thanks, I wish my first pen came out this good.

 

[Jim15]

Awesome pen, tell her great job.

 

[RAdams]

yeah buddy! teaching the future generations early! That is a very nice pen!

 

[dasimm]

Very nice work. Children often have more talent and capabilities than we give them credit for.

 

[GouletPens]

Sometime kids are better at stuff like this b/c they don't over think it like we often do. She made a great pen and she should be proud of it!! My first few dozen weren't even that nice! She's gonna have my job soon enough..

 

[Rangertrek]

Great story and learning experience for both of you. Looks better than my first pen. Keep up the good work and she will pass you in no time!

 

[PTownSubbie]

So now that you are calmed down, are you going to let her make some more? She did a great job on the first one!!

 

[artme]

That pen is worthy of more experienced turners. Fantastic job.:star::star::star::star:

Give the girl my personal congratulations.

 

[NewLondon88]

Thanks, I wish my first pen came out this good.

I wish my current pens came out this good..

 

[wdcav1952]

I hope her teacher appreciates what a special pen this is.

Perhaps she should now make her Daddy a pen to carry.

 

[Fred]

Great job! Maybe she ought to keep her "first pen" and make a second one for the teacher .... Be sure to tell her that she gets top praises from all the Forum members!!!

 

[Crashmph]

I always have my friends make their own pens when the come over and their wives are a nervous wreck thinking that their husbands are about to loose an arm in the lathe. LOL!

Tell your daughter she has done a beautiful job. I wish my first acrylic cam out that nice!

 

[Rchan63]

I actually show her this post before sending her off to bed tonight. She got a kick out of it. Dadddy showing off her pen and all the compliments she's getting. Well summer vacation is just about to start and I have lots of scrap wood she can practice on.
Thanks again everyone.

 

[TBone]

Thanks, I wish my first pen came out this good.

Amen.

Present for a teacher......$30
Time spent with your daughter that you will both remember for a lifetime.........Priceless.

Great job to both of you!!

 

[GouletPens]

Maybe consider having your daughter make another one and give THAT one to the teacher....let her keep the 'first' for herself. The first one is always the most special.