My daughters pen

[reefboy1]

Hi all,

Another pen from my daughter Sara. Out of the blue she asked to make a pen.

This is a Gent Jr with Desert Ironwood blank

Lots of fun

Now she wants to do another from Sequia redwood burl.

Art

 

[PeetyInMich]

So get her the wood she wants! Nice to hear that your daughter has an interest in woodturning.

 

[SloLouie]

Art, How old is your daughter? She did a nice job. The reason I ask is my niece has expressed interest in making a pen. She's about 12, and I'm a bit hesitant up let her turn. I know every child is different. I'm just looking for some advise.
Cheers,
Rob

 

[lyonsacc]

The reason I ask is my niece has expressed interest in making a pen. She's about 12, and I'm a bit hesitant up let her turn. I know every child is different. I'm just looking for some advise.
Cheers,
Rob

My daughter is 11 and turns - still needs my supervision, but she can turn a nice pen. We have both made identical pens and we can't tell them apart.

Dave Lyons

 

[reefboy1]

Hi Rob,

Sara is 19 and she turned her first pen when she was 16.

THanks for the comments.

Art

 

[mharvey]

you have met father success....kudos....

 

[nava1uni]

I think that children can turn. I have volunteered at AAW and the Utah Symposium in the youth areas and they all were able to turn. We taught them how to be safe and stood by while they were turning to correct their hold, etc. Some of them were as young as 8 years old.

 

[gketell]

Very nice, Art! Sarah did an awesome job!!

 

[SloLouie]

Well the next time she comes over, I'll take her out to the shop. Stay tuned...

 

[gketell]

Art, How old is your daughter? She did a nice job. The reason I ask is my niece has expressed interest in making a pen. She's about 12, and I'm a bit hesitant up let her turn. I know every child is different. I'm just looking for some advise.
Cheers,
Rob

Hey Rob,

My boys were 11 and 8 the first time they turned a pen. My nerves were frayed but they did fine.