Wmcullen
Member
Next month, I'm planning to introduce my 10 and 12-year-old nieces to pen-turning.
I liked using downsized 2x4 pine on my first few practice projects because it was easy to carve and wasn't precious.
But I want something more interesting for the girls... something with character or a story... yet easily discarded if they want to start over.
That's when I discovered "Ghostwood" in the back of my local Home Depot. It's inexpensive pine sourced from abandoned buildings in Bannack, Montana, a renowned "ghost town," according to the description. Maybe it's all marketing hooey, but an 8-foot board was on sale for just $3.82. This seems like perfect "beginner wood" for them to get some experience and confidence on... with an interesting story.
- Cullen
This lumber is just "fine" for pen-turning. Nothing very interesting... unless perhaps you're looking to keep a 10 year old's attention. ; )
I liked using downsized 2x4 pine on my first few practice projects because it was easy to carve and wasn't precious.
But I want something more interesting for the girls... something with character or a story... yet easily discarded if they want to start over.
That's when I discovered "Ghostwood" in the back of my local Home Depot. It's inexpensive pine sourced from abandoned buildings in Bannack, Montana, a renowned "ghost town," according to the description. Maybe it's all marketing hooey, but an 8-foot board was on sale for just $3.82. This seems like perfect "beginner wood" for them to get some experience and confidence on... with an interesting story.
- Cullen
This lumber is just "fine" for pen-turning. Nothing very interesting... unless perhaps you're looking to keep a 10 year old's attention. ; )