Grand daughter is a pen turner!

[keithbyrd]

My 12 year old granddaughter wanted to make a pen! We had a blast and she did a great job. She did ALL the work with my guidance! Looking forward to making more with her - princess with turquoise TruStone!

 

[sbwertz]

Good job! Bet she is hooked! She looks very pleased with herself.

 

[greenacres2]

I've only done a few Tru-Stones--she did a great job with it!! Congratulations!!

(also--awesome to simply scroll between the pictures with the new software!!)
earl

 

[Hubert H]

Nice job! Congrats to grandpa.

 

[WarEagle90]

Great job, Keith. She made a beautiful pen. Proud to see the younger generations in the shop. I noticed you have another turner in the wings watching with great interest.

 

[keithbyrd]

Great job, Keith. She made a beautiful pen. Proud to see the younger generations in the shop. I noticed you have another turner in the wings watching with great interest.

Yes - he asked if he could make one too! Will try to get that done in the next week!

 

[edicehouse]

So I thought I would try the click and drag. But this is how I think the kids feel when they finish a pen. Especially a pen as pretty as the one she made. Great job Grandpa.

 

[GaryMGg]

Great job for her and guidance from you.
One suggestion: if the kids are going to turn, consider making a platform so they're standing higher up.
The forearm should be about parallel to the toolrest for spindle turnings.