Vidar's Key Cabinet

Really nicely done, A great training exersiize for your Grandson.

-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."

what a fun project, and to be able to do it with your grandson, that is a dream of mine…thanks mike…

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

Got to love working with the younguns’ (that is American Southern for young ones or children)

-- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards

Lot of style in that piece, just right for a cabin. Don’t have any kids nearby, which is unfortunate. The scroll saw is a great kids tool.

-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska

Looks like some quality time and a fun project! Thanks for sharing.

-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive

Thanks for your comments everyone. To be honest I don’t really spend much time with my grandkids in the shop. They are pretty busy with school, sports and other activities. It seems that kid’s free time these days is much more organized than when I was a child. My main goal here is to keep them a little interested in woodworking so that they might one day, maybe when retired or even sooner, take it up as hobby.

I read something very interesting either here on LJ or somewhere else on the net not too long ago about the value of teaching woodworking to youngsters. It focused on the character building virtues such as attention to detail, mastering of techniques, pride in workmanship, project planning and a host of other things that I’ve already forgotten. I expect that if they do focus more on woodworking in the future it will probably be the result of positive experiences at a young age.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Mike this is a wonderful thing you are doing. I had helped my 2 nephews build a simple cedar birdhouse and the look on those boys face when they gave it to there father. I hope to teach my grandchildren what I know. There is no greater feeling.
I hope she enjoys her key box.
Tell the youngster, that is a very fine present. You have done well. Something you build and give means so much to both people.

-- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com

Thanks Dave, When my grandson was finished with the key cabinet he said to me (translated) “I can’t wait to see grandmother’s reaction when she opens my gift” That comment was precious to me and worth far more than any effort on my part.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Nicely done.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Thanks BW, I know my grandson will appreciate your comment when he reads this. It occurred to me that you are no longer a beginner with all the nice projects you have posted. But on second thought maybe we are all beginning woodworkers in the sense that we are always learning how to use our tools better and trying out new techniques.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Hi Mike
Happy new year
This is a cool key cabinet. A great project to work together on with your Grandson.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Thanks Jim, and Happy New year to you too!

-- Mike, American in Norway

Hi Mike, Nice to have you back! Hope your health situation is improving steadily. Your grandson will remember this time spent with you all his life. Nice little cabinet. Happy New Year from Florida.

-- Dr. Ken, Florida - Durch harte arbeit werden Träume wahr.

Sometimes the time spent together with family and the memories made are the best part. Looks like you got a 2-for-1 this time though, as you got to spend the time together, and create a nice piece of woodworking. Continue to pass your knowledge on in the New Year, which I hope is a Happy New Year for you and your family.

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

Nice job!! Happy New Year Mike ;-)

-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0