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  1. 26th October 2008, 10:49 PM #1
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    Hi to all ,

    I just wanted to share a pic of my 10 yo son Jack , who turned his first piece of work today at the Timber & Working with Wood show . He's been hanging out to finally have a go on a lathe , as he wants one for Christmas . And have a go he did , & now he's in love . You could see the smile growing as the chips started to fly .

    I'd like to say a big thanks to Tim Skilton & Vicmarc Machinery for giving him a go on the lathe , you have no idea how happy you made him . I'd also like to thank Neil for polishing up his creation with the U Beaut products . You have all helped make him one happy kid , that now believes woodworking is heaps better than Play Stations .

    Cheers & thanks to you all ,

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  3. 26th October 2008, 10:56 PM #2
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    Well done Jack. Glad to see Allan didn't put him off?
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    Tell Jack we were all very impressed with his woodwork, and also with his ability to have his father act as manservant for the day

    Good to see one so young getting so much enjoyment from the show.
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  5. 27th October 2008, 05:50 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cam the Mad View Post
    He's been hanging out to finally have a go on a lathe , as he wants one for Christmas .
    Oh yea...best get a Christmas tree with high branches to fit that VL, that Jack wants, underneath!!! lol

    Well done to Jack on his first turning!!!!!
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  6. 27th October 2008, 04:03 PM #5
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    Attaboy, Jack!! Good looking work for your first go at it.

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  7. 27th October 2008, 08:03 PM #6
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    My best student for the whole show.

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    not sure I want my son near a lathe!
    If he liked it I'd never get a chance to have a play might have to buy a second then (hmmm)

    Great effort Jack
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  9. 27th October 2008, 08:22 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Reiss View Post
    Oh yea...best get a Christmas tree with high branches to fit that VL, that Jack wants, underneath!!! lol

    Well done to Jack on his first turning!!!!!
    id be more worried about the tree ending up as rolling pins

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim the Timber Turner View Post
    My best student for the whole show.

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    Bet you say that to all of them, you ol softy.
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  11. 27th October 2008, 10:10 PM #10
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    Bet you say that to all of them, you ol softy.
    I did have a couple of 20 something year old cuties in one class.

    They were a real test of my concentration because of their low cut tops.

    Funny thing was, there were no shavings on the floor after they finished.

    Don't know what happened to all the chips.

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    Cam,

    Good on both of you. My 13yo has been turning pens for 18 months now. The other day the teenage "Im bored......" whinge started so I sent him to the shed. 2 hrs later, out he wanders with a big smile on his dial, 3 new pens and a bunch of blown up blanks.

    Just make sure you get some shed time too......
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    Comgratulations to Jack!! Looks good for a first. Save it, you'll be glad you did.
    When he's old, he'll have some good memories of his Father and him in the shed. That's worth every minute!!! Ya done good, Cam!
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    Just couldn't hold him back any longer eh!
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  15. 30th October 2008, 12:03 AM #14
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    Stu , He has the bug BIG TIME , he's in love with the lathe , lol .
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    Jack has asked me to say a big thank you , to all that have read & commented my post about him . You have all made him feel special , like he is about to become a member of a big wood working family . For both people in Australia & overseas to have taken an interest in what he turned , has blown him away . He really does feel special , & wants to explore all he can with wood & see what he can learn & create .

    I'd also like to thank everyone Jack met & the Timber & Working with Wood show . You all made him feel pretty special . After meeting forum members , he has decided to join the forum himself .

    Thanks again everyone ,

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