Grandson's side table

[Chris Knight]

I am not sure who is the more proud - my youngest grandson (11 years old) of his table or me of my grandson. These are just a few of the photos from a large set we took of his progress. I think helping him build this was the best woodworking project I have ever undertaken.

Most of the work was done with hand tools - as you see they ranged from the home made to the bespoke! I did most of the table saw work that was done although Teddy used both that, the bandsaw and the planer thicknesser which were the only power tools we used. He proved to be very good at sawing - using a Japanese Dozuki and also planing. His tenons were fine off the saw and he quickly caught onto the cambered edge technique for shooting an edge and had no problem edging the three board used for the top. Flattening the top was done extremely well as was scraping the finish when we got to that point.

My input was instruction throughout and demonstration of one of each operation - eg chopping a mortice, planing an edge, marking out a joint etc. I also kept stuff very sharp. His one accident came from underestimating the sharpness of a chisel. But he was more worried about keeping the blood off his work than anything else.

I was constantly humbled by his eye for detail and intense questioning - it felt like a final examination in cabinet making half the time.

 

[Philly]

Bravo! Wonderful job - pass on my comments to Teddy! He deserves it.
Philly

 

[motownmartin]

Marvelous, you could have given him a smaller plane though

 

[wizer]

Oh very nice. Looks like we have a young master craftsman in the making there. I take it his next project is a Maloof/Knight Chair?

 

[mr]

Wow. Very tidy, I'd be pleased with that myself and I have a thirty years on him

Cheers Mike

 

[Paul Chapman]

Excellent stuff, Chris and Teddy =D> =D>

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Lord Nibbo]

=D> =D> =D>
The pupil out shines his teacher :lol: :wink:

 

[brianhabby]

Excellent stuff - you should both be very proud.

regards

Brian

 

[OPJ]

Very nice indeed. I wonder whether I could make something so nice with such a strong use of hand tools. No mention of the use of any sandpaper - I do like the sound of that.

You obviously hold the secret on getting kids in to woodwork! :wink:

With regards to the buttons used to fix the top, do you think you've added enough? My tutor's been telling use you want two in each corner and then at least one in-between, depending on the size of the piece, of course. I guess you could say you'll be fine as it's only a small table and the timber's probably quite dry.

Bring on the next project, I say!

 

[Lark]

thats awesome,

just a quick question how was the inlay/boarder done on the top.

 

[NeilO]

Well done Chris... and congratulations Teddy, a very nice table indeed.

Just watch yourself Chris for the " move over Grandad, I`ll show you how to do that.." scenario :lol: :lol:

 

[Gary M]

Absolutely fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!
=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
Gary.

 

[Daniel]

That was just fantastic!!
Im soooo wanting my son to show the same interest.. sofar he is more interested in wacking stuff with a hammer and make strange noices.

He is 2 years old btw do you think its too early to give him sharp tools???

Impressed.

/Daniel

 

[Gary M]

Im soooo wanting my son to show the same interest.. sofar he is more interested in wacking stuff with a hammer and make strange noices.

He is 2 years old btw do you think its too early to give him sharp tools???

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers,
Gary.
ps,
I have recently done a job for my childhood next door neighbour (who i grew up with )
She told me that she had mentioned to her mum that she was surprised that i was able to do it for her.
Then she told me her mum said "What?? Gary has had a hammer and saw in his hand since he was able to walk "
Of course i laughed,
but its true :wink:
Cheers,
Gary.

 

[Fecn]

Well done to your grandson - What excellent workmanship.

Your grandson already has more hand-tool skills that I do. I doubt I could do either mortices or tennons that came out that good.

 

[Waka]

Chris

Fantastic job, you should both be proud.

I like the way you've let him loose with the KS panal plane.

 

[Chris Knight]

Thanks very much for the compliments guys - I shall certainly pass them on to Teddy.

Olly, I think the buttons will be enough for as you say it's a light duty table.

Lark, the inlay was done with the scratchstock you can see in the third photo.

Daniel, hammer and nails for a year or two I think! IIRC the two grandsons were about four or five when they first handled saws.

Waka, I can tell you it was with some trepidation I watched him pick it up the first time! It's a very heavy plane but he managed it well. It's also the only plane I was confident to see him planing the inlay with as the mouth of the plane is only 3 or 4 thou. He could have scraped it but the plane gives a nicer finish.

 

[gidon]

Love it - Teddy's done a brilliant job! I can well imagine you're proud.
Cheers
Gidon

 

[woodbloke]

Chris wrote:

But he was more worried about keeping the blood off his work than anything else.

Excellent piece of work...with the attitude shown to the red stuff this boy will go far :lol:...even got a brew on the go! I hope he appreciates the value :wink: (both fiscal and functional) of the tools and kit he was using...he's not likely to find that sort of gear in a school workshop - Rob

 

[Woodmagnet]

Bravo to the both of you,long may it continue. :wink: