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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
Nice story. He seems to be enjoying himself. And way to use child labor to finance your vacation. lol.
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
OK, I'm going to be an SOB but as a person who has to wearing hearing aids PLEASE get him a set of ear protectors and some safety glasses.
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
take it easy with him these things can make big cuts.I personally think he's to young for machinery with blades sorry my 2 cents Alistair ps I wish him well as a father of three sons myself I also see him as a beautiful young soul and that picture brings back happy memories to me and my wife . Alistair
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
I teach Industrial Arts. I have been letting my son use the band saw since he was 5 under my supervision. He can even turn a pen for the most part on the lathe. He knows to use safety glasses and keeps his clothes rolled up and tucked in.

Now that he is 7, I am confident with his safety on the band saw. However he still has to have me double check his setup and he has to draw all the relief cuts. And of course I have to be in the shop with him. It is all about safe exposure.

To each parent his own, because they know their child best. It is simply how well can they follow directions and understand the consequences. My son unfortunately has seen me get stitches one time, he wanted to watch the doctor. Ever since he has said, "dad be careful". Finally, I feel more confident with my son on the lathe and band saw than some of my 14 year old freshman students.
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
This seems absolutely harmless- he's being carefully supervised.
My dad started me with power tools when I was younger age myself. I'm still young and still get a little knick every once in a while (nothing a bandaid can't fix)- but his hands are very much away from the blade- apart from appropriate eyewear- he's smiling AND already a part owner on a (what seems to be) good condition scroll saw! Seeing as he's already making birdhouses- he's going to be a pro in no time. Thanks for the post. :)
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
All I can see is that heavy coat. Here in the south we're having record heat waves. I mean its in the 90's before lunch everyday. Can I come for a visit. I'll supervise the little guy all day.
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
Awesome! I'm with Lew on the eye protection (and, on some tools, the hearing protection). I've also found that when I start the kids on the safety stuff early they're then really good at catching me when I try to make a cut without the ear muffs on.

I've also found that a 5 year old can use a drill press, especially if you've got a table that lets pieces be easily clamped to the surface. And a little older, but I'm getting a lot of use out of my low-end milling machine with kids. Lets them do all sorts of router-ish cuts with a quiet machine that isn't going to get out of their control.
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
I still can remember the day when I asked for a volunteer in my first hour class and my son raised his hand. All the 9th graders' jaws dropped when I picked him to use the band saw. His school is on same campus and starts 1 hour after mine, so he would sit and watch the demos right along with the "big kids" as he called them.
 

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That's my boy!

Bicycle Smile Bicycles--Equipment and supplies Table Tire


For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
Can I order a birdhouse
 

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That's my boy!

Bicycle Smile Bicycles--Equipment and supplies Table Tire


For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
I've got a question - where is it cool enough in the country right now to wear a coat? It's approaching 95 here and I know that it's really hot everywhere. :)

I have been bringing my kids in to the shop helping me and showing them how to SAFELY operate power tools for years. Personally I think it's one of the best vocational educations they can get, learning how to not be afraid of doing things for themselves and having the confidence to do it without incident.
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
I have been exposed to woodworking my whole life and I got to start using a scroll saw at 7 because we were moving a lot but I have been using a milling machine in my dads shop for 11 years so since I was five and he has taught me well now that I am looking back to then…
 

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That's my boy!

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For my first activity on this site, I thought I would show off my best work. This is my 5 yeard old son with a Craftsman 16" scroll saw we found on Craigslist for $50. We have been working together in the woodshop/garage for a while with hand tools and I was concerned to let him use any power tools even with my supervision. I found this saw and did some deep thinking about what the chances of injury could be. After perrmission was given by my wife, I asked him if he wanted to go 50/50 on the money. He ran to his room and handed me his velcro wallet effortlessly. After a few tries together, following the line(s) seemed to be within his grasp. He understands one rule, no sawing without mom or dad. About a month ago, he began taking orders for birdhouses from family members to raise some spending money for our Montana vacation in August. I was so proud that I couldn't stop smiling for a week.
Thanks for all the positive feed back. Just a few quick notes to clear up some questions. The picture is from May, which explains the coat. Ear protection is not needed since a sewing machine is louder that this saw. The glasses he wears hang on the wall next to mine, but were off for the picture. The hold down clamp on this saw is roughly a 3" round foot. Every time he turns on the saw, my mouth automaticly says, "remember, no fingers within the circle." And lastly he might seem young but this kid has spent many hours watching his dad and Norm Abraham practice safety.
 

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