Workshop Happenings in a Novice World 5 - Future LJer Tom

Now that is a fine example of what I believe to be “Santa Fe” style or at least Southwestern…well done Tom..
Listen well to the master… you could not have a better guide in your woodworking journey than David aka Patron.

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very nicely done!

-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Wow. Much better than my work at 13! Much, much better! Enjoy his youth, they grow up fast. I just graduated from college this morning (got to tell everyone) but I feel like I was 13 yesterday.

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Very well done Tom !!

-- Charlie............Only time will tell if it was time well spent.

Another Master in the making….Maybe even a LumberJock, too!

-- Rustfever, Central California

At 13 I thought boards were for whacking something with, but even I grew up and discovered other uses for them. He did a great job on the shelf and it ignited his interest in woodworking. What could be better. I can see why you are proud of him!

One thing I’ve heard a lot of complaints about is the shutting down of woodworking classes all over the country. While I agree that this is a sad thing, I think we should remember that never before has so much woodworking expertise and great tools at fantastic prices been available to the general public. We don’t need the government to teach us woodworking! That’s great news! Rejoice and include your kids and your grandkids, if you have any, in your passion. Just for this alone they will cherish your memory long after you are gone.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Doug & Tom,
It’s good to see a father willing to mentor his son in the craft, and to see a son willing to be mentored.

You should both be proud of each other.

Ya both done good.

-- I may be schizophrenic, but at least I have each other.

I think he did great. It is wonderful to see someone his age building a shelf like this. And to do it without the use of power tools is a big challenge.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

Bravo Zulu Tom. There’s not a day goes by that I don’t have my Dad to thank for my knowledge in woodworking. Listen well & learn well.

-- Dudley Young USN Retired. Sebastian, Fl.

He DID do good. So sad they are cancelling the program. He will get to work with Patron? Lucky boy! And so lucky to have a dad that encourages him.

Very nice!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

HEY TOM ,

YOU ARE ON THE WORLD STAGE NOW !

like i told you at thanksgiving ,
learn safety and pay attention ,
to what your dad is showing you ,

when you can stay focused on the tools ,
and what we are doing ,

MY SHOP AND MY HELP IS YOURS !

welcome to LJ’s .

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

Excellent job. Love the design!
Welcome to the woodworking world :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Excellent job. I used to make things like that when i was about 6 or 7. wish i still had some of them About all i had was a dull hand saw and a hammer and a few bent nails. Your son din a excellent job using all hand tools. Have a nice day Lee

-- wchips