Son and grandson have it bad

[Ernie Nyvall]

I'd given Shane an old tube lathe and he and Devin had fooled around with it making a bonker. SHane had a few questions so I asked them to come down for a weekend of turnin learnin.

I got Devin (9) started on a pen Saturday and he made two slimlines. Didn't get close-ups, but he did a fine job getting them the right size.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n34/Ernie_Nyvall/Shanehandsinpockets.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n34/Ernie_Nyvall/Devinsfirstpen.jpg

While Devin was working on the pens, I got Shane started on a mesquite bowl. I had to tell Shane that if he'd turn the lathe on the wood would come off a lot faster.:p

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n34/Ernie_Nyvall/Shanegettingstarted.jpg

Continued:

[Ernie Nyvall]

Since Devin finished up his pens on Saturday, I put a piece of dry cherry on the jet, and he did this bowl 2x6 on Sunday.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n34/Ernie_Nyvall/Devinsfinishedbowl.jpg

Meanwhile, Shane is bringing his to a finish 5x12.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n34/Ernie_Nyvall/Shanegettingthere.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n34/Ernie_Nyvall/DSC00078.jpg

It was a great weekend. I had a lot of fun and I'll tell ya... you can learn a lot trying to help someone else learn. Other than the bonker they did together, these are their first turnings. I think they did a darn good job.

Anyway, both Shane and Devin are on the prowl for a new lathe.:D This was last weekend, and so far I haven't talked to my DIL, but I have a feeling I'll be in trouble.;)

[John Hart]

First Turnings??:eek: Holy Smokes Ernie! You are quite the mentor. Nice pics. :)

[Chris Barton]

Nice gloat of sorts Ernie. As a fishing buddy of mine would say, "ya gottem on da line, set the hook."

[Mark Pruitt]

Congratulations on a fine mentoring session! Looks like time well spent. I look forward to the day I can do that for someone else.

[Keith Burns]

Ernie, you should be ashamed of yourself dragging these nice young people into this:mad: Actually I think it's really pretty kewel:D :)

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congrats Ernie! You had a grat weekend and maybe started them on a hobby that'll be common ground for a lifetime! That's great!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks like you had a lot of fun Ernie! Nothing better than creating memories!

[Tom Sherman]

Awsome first turnings Congrats to Shane and Devin. Kudo's to you too Ernie.

[Jim Ketron]

Looks Like some mighty fine turnings for 1st or 100th.
Great Job Guys!

[John Miliunas]

That's awesome, Ernie! They both done real fine. Say, you wouldn't be in the Wisconsin area any time in the near future for lessons, wouldya'??? :) :cool:

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is absolutely awesome Ernie. What a wonderful way to spend a weekend.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Thanks guys. I had a blast. I also had two people that made it very easy on me. They were quick to catch on... chips off the old block.:p :D

John M, I'd love to come to WI and take lessons. Ya'll get rid of that white stuff first.:)

Oh, and Keith..........BANG.:D

[Jon Shively]

John, let's see, North out of Texas, I shotgun him while he is in Indiana!!!:cool:
Think if we get him a place to eat and stay in each state we can get him on the road?:)
Heck on his return trip all he has to do is check progress, eat and sleep.;) :D