Woman's work

[darbytee]

So, LOML has been watching me in the shop, seeing how much I enjoy turning, and decides she wants to try out a pen. She has a degree in metal design and makes some beautiful jewelry, but has never turned wood. So I show her the basics and leave her alone, while staying close enough to answer any questions she might have. She produced this pen. I wish that my first pen was this nice. I'm going to have to start asking her for turning advice.
-Fred

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[tipusnr]

Nice looking pen. You two should turn out to be quite a team!!

 

[mike_l]

If that is her first, I truly look forward to what she will produce in the future. What a great hobby to share.

Mike L

 

[ilikewood]

First Pen? Excellent!!

So when are you going to have to go out and get another lathe for yourself? I'm sure you won't get that one back!![]

 

[Doghouse]

Judy (SWMBO) also turns pens, and now is trying to force me off the 1442 so she can start turning bowls also.

/H Humor on /H

First the take over our jobs, then fishing, now the one safe place left, the wood shop, is being taken over by these Suffragists!

/h Humor Off /h

 

[darbytee]

Luckily we have two lathes, a Jet mini and a 1442. I'll just have to buy a second mandrel for her. And a second set of tools. And some more pen kits. And some more blanks. Hey, this could work out really well.
-Fred

 

[Doghouse]

That is exactly what happend with us. She even decided that she should start a business out of the pen turnings to pay for the toys.

 

[Bev Polmanteer]

Where does she generate her sales from,John, craft shows, ???

 

[Bev Polmanteer]

Fred, at least you are lucky enough to have 2 lathes, knowing she can't use them both at once, you can switch off from big to little! Have fun.

 

[darbytee]

Bev, I don't mind sharing the lathe at all. It's nice to be able to share something you love doing with someone you love. If I could only get our two year old to learn how to sweep the shop it could be a family business!
-Fred

 

[Bev Polmanteer]

What?! Two and not speeping floors yet? I suppose you'll tell me he/she doesn't do the dishes next!!! I'm sure at least he/she will grow up with a great appreciation of two talented parents!

 

[darbytee]

No sweeping, no dishes, I can't even get her to cut the grass. It seems like all she wants to do is play with her toys. When I was her age I had two full time jobs and...