The Zachman’s First Bowl

[Cwalker935]

Zach who is my wife's first cousin once removed (figure that relationship out) and his family paid us a visit today. Zach is 9 and has turned a couple of pens and wanted to spend some time in my shop. Under the watchful eye of his Grandfather, I helped him turn a small bowl. He learned quickly and made all of the final passes on the bowl. We ran out of time so the bowl is a little thicker than he wanted. He used a bowl gouge on the outside and a hollowing tool on the inside.

 

[Joebobber]

That's your wife's 1st cousins son. That's what the once removed means. Awesome getting him to turn. My kids are 20 and 17 and are scared of it.

 

[magpens]

Admirable work there, Zachman ! ! ! !

 

[mark james]

Wonderful story and bowl. Well done.

 

[Fine Engineer]

Get them started early! If he's comfortable with a lathe at 9, that is a great start. There are very few things better than turning raw materials into finished works of art.

 

[Jim15]

Tell him great work.