Grandkids first pens

[Sully]

My grandkids finally wanted to turn their first pen. Colton is 15 and Katja is 11. I let them pick the blank and color on pen kit. Colton wanted the green kit and Desert Ironwoon. Katja wanted anttique copper and Leopardwood. I let them make any shape they wanted. Colton didn't want the clip(already modifying).




He told me today he has a friend that wants one now.
I might have him hooked.





They had a great time and so did I.

Please let me know what you think. Thanks for looking.

Sully

 

[OLDMAN5050]

Good times, u and them will always remember....

 

[OOPS]

That is terrific. I think Colton got a terrific piece of wood and his pen is really unique. I tought my brother, his wife, two neices and a nephew to make pens. Its a great family activity. Now whenever we have a tree or large shrub to take down, we always save some of the wood to dry and make pens. The kids seem to appreciate the change from living tree to wood, to turned object of beauty. Its become its own family event, which adds to the enjoyment when its finally dry and ready to turn.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

Looks like all 3 of you had fun.

 

[Sawdust46]

Great to have time with the grandkids and it teaches them much more than you realize.

 

[Jim15]

Congratulations to all of you, good looking pens.

 

[stonepecker]

Lucky You and Them.

Memories for all times. The pens look sharp also. Future turners there and some interesting shapes to their work.

 

[thewishman]

What a great time! Good work, Grandpa.

 

[mredburn]

Cant beat the time spent with them.

 

[Sully]

Thank you all for your nice comments. I look forward to turning more with them.

Sully

 

[TDE]

Looks like you may have to add another lathe, or two to your shop.LOL
Looks like you all had a good time. Keep them turning. Ted