New Turner at work!

[Mark Cothren]

While I was cleanin' up shop today I chucked up a piece of Hackberry that was rescued from the wood pile. Gave the boy some quick instruction with a roughing gouge and turned him loose. This is what he ended up with. I think he did pretty good, but I'm a little biased...:D

Derek is his name and he's 15. He's a shaving off the ol' block...;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/DereksCandle.jpg

[Jeremiah Jordan]

O, that hackberry is so nice. Train him well Mark.

Jeremiah

[Dick Parr]

Great job Mark but watch out. You will be getting a second lathe pretty soon if he keeps that up.:eek: ;)

[John Timberlake]

I like the flowing lines of the piece and the use of the wood grain to accentuate the flow. Great job! Keep up the turning.

[Andy Hoyt]

I think it stinks!


That I didn't know what a lathe was when I was 15 - that is.

Well done Derek! And Merry Christmas.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Excellent job Derek. You should be proud. Merry Christmas.

[Ron Mitchell]

That is all it takes to get hooked...:D
good luck on your next project, keep up the good work and remember post lots of pictures

[Jim Ketron]

Looks great Derek!
Now Mark just keep that boy at it!;) He is off to a good start!

[Corey Hallagan]

I think the greatest thing is you teaching your son the basics and letting him have a go at it. He will remember those times forever and the candle stick turned out awesome!!

Corey

[Michael Stafford]

Nicely done, Derek! Keep practicing and in no time you will be hogging time on Dad's lathe.

And Daddy Cothren, there is no better time spent than time spent like this with you son. Way to go!!!!:D

[Ernie Nyvall]

Nice job Derek. Keep it up.

Ernie

[John Bailey]

Very cool Derek. Hope you keep it up, and keep us posted with your next project, of course, with pictures.

John

[Dennis Peacock]

Way to go Derek!!!! Boot the Old Man off the Yeller Dawg of his.......:p ;) :D

[Keith Burns]

Cool Derek !! Mark, it looks like you're raising him right:) :)