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Tony Greenway
03-11-2009, 9:17 PM
Just wanted to show everyone what my son Max finished turned today after school. This is his first segmented piece and is made from German Beech and Black Walnut. I helped out by cutting the parts to length and sanding the walnut ring flat, he took it from there. At 12 years old, his turning ability is amazing.(I know that may seem a little biased, but wouldn't you be) He only used a bowl gouge and sand paper on this one, then finished it off with Johnson's paste wax. He is planning on taking it to the turning club meeting tomorrow night. Everyone there looks forward to seeing his work:) The pictures are not as clear as I would like , but I didn't have a lot of setup time tonight.......Tony
Bill Bolen
03-11-2009, 9:20 PM
Sweet....do you think he would give lessons to a 60 something year old turner? I'd be gloating over him also...Bill...
David Christopher
03-11-2009, 9:20 PM
That is beautiful..Tony, Max is going to be teaching you some things soon
Bernie Weishapl
03-11-2009, 9:39 PM
Tony tell Max that is beautiful. Very well done and time with him is priceless.
Steve Schlumpf
03-11-2009, 9:48 PM
Be sure to let Max know that everyone really liked his bowl! Really nice work! Wouldn't be surprised if they ask him to start doing demos for the club! Just think what he will be able to turn in a few more years! Tell him to keep up the good work!
Dewey Torres
03-11-2009, 10:01 PM
A proud dad indeed!

Come back and update the thread once you get some feedback from the AAW meeting. I am sure they will love it.
Randy Hoch
03-11-2009, 10:15 PM
Wow, that is sweet! Bet dad'll be pretty darn busy just to keep up now that the bar has been raised!! Max, you Rock!
Doug Thompson
03-11-2009, 10:47 PM
Outstanding job! Who was his instructor :D
Tony Greenway
03-11-2009, 11:05 PM
You know what they say> 'those who can't, teach';)
Jarrod McGehee
03-11-2009, 11:42 PM
Tony, Max did a great job. I'm sure the club members will be impressed.
George Guadiane
03-12-2009, 5:10 AM
You know what they say> 'those who can't, teach';)
You Done Good!
Congratulations to you and to your son.
Nice WORK!
Wayne Bower
03-12-2009, 8:02 AM
Priceless is right.
Gary Max
03-12-2009, 8:28 AM
Heck doesn't surprize me a bit----with a name like Max he should take to turning like a duck to water.;)
Don Orr
03-12-2009, 11:59 AM
Now that's turning to the MAX !!
lynn smith
03-12-2009, 2:22 PM
Good job!!
Tony Greenway
03-12-2009, 11:11 PM
We went to the monthly club meeting this evening and took the bowl that Max turned for show&tell, it really impressed everyone there:D, including our guest instructor Mark Sillay. As a side note, let me just say that Mark went beyond expectations with his 3 and 3/4 hour demonstration. Afterward, he actually invited Max and I to pack our favorite tools and come spend the day with him at his Atlanta shop for free turning instructions. That is something that we definitely plan to do. It was a great evening.......Tony
Steve Schlumpf
03-12-2009, 11:16 PM
Wow - Congrats to both you and Max on the invite! Be sure to take the camera with you and have fun!
Jim Kountz
03-12-2009, 11:25 PM
Wow thats an amazing thing for such a young age, I bet you are proud!! I would be!!
David Drickhamer
03-13-2009, 8:18 AM
Tell your son well done. I think it's great when our younger generations take an interest in something other than video games.
This is a project he should be proud of. I'm sure we would all like to see his next projects.
Dave
Keith Burns
03-13-2009, 8:54 AM
Tony, Max did a great job on this. I know you are proud and you have every right to be.
Dave Bureau
03-13-2009, 10:10 AM
Nice job!!! keep up the good work!