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phil lowe

02-21-2007 10:03:51

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what better way to spend a Feb. evening,out in the Garage showing my step-son what else he could do then playing on his X-BOX.It's taking three times as long with him helping ,but I feel it's worth the extra time ..and he's having fun,doing it.Me too!!

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Don-WI

02-22-2007 00:34:44

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

I was the same way with my dad. I was always there helping him, and when he had one of his tantrums I never ran away..(boy could he string his words together sometimes....) Now I'm the one fixing everything, and I remember how something was fixed 10-15 years ago when I was helping dad so I already know what has to be done to get it fixed...

I know he likes having his own mechanic/machinist on the farm....

Donovan from Wisconsin

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135 Fan

02-21-2007 16:53:16

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

You should let him wear that fancy auto helmet. Less chance of getting flashed if he doesn't have the dark lens down. You might want to remove the oil and jerry cans when your welding as well as anything with a fuel tank. Remember safety first. Dave

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Mike in Ind.

02-21-2007 16:00:00

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

Thats great! I only wish my dad had taken that kind of interest in me when I was his age. As a result I am pretty much self taught for alot of things and learn alot by trial and error. Mike.

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phil lowe

02-21-2007 16:19:02

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to Mike in Ind., 02-21-2007 16:00:00

yeah ,Mike My ol man left when I was 3 ,took my older brother hunting and fishing ,but always got the "too young "excuse ,by the time I was old enough he was too busy most times .
Learned most of my hunting fishing stuff form an old uncle I work in the Oil n Gas industry Get the welders and machinists at work to steer me in the right direction lots.But I guess I've got couple clues ,,,,somedays !!! other days I'm down right stupid!!!

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Mike in Ind.

02-21-2007 17:10:56

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 16:19:02

I had a Grandpa that pulled double duty for me (Grandaddy and daddy) I learned more from him and watching him than any other person. I more or less model myself to him, Taking on his values and when posed with tough question I find myself thinking "What would grandpa do?". He more than made up for what I lacked from my real father and is where I found my love of old stuff especially tractors.

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mike a. tenn.

02-21-2007 16:02:43

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to Mike in Ind., 02-21-2007 16:00:00

hey mike...i'm self taught too! best part about that is when i screw up i can blame it on the lousy teacher i had!

-mike

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Brokenwrench

02-21-2007 14:26:19

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

Boy that`s great. My 9 yr old son`s been following me everywhere since he could walk.
Yeah it does take some extra time and precautions, but....
At 9 yrs old and 60 lbs, he`s better help than my 270 lb brother-in-law when it comes to fixing anything. My 7 yr old aint far behind either.
In a few more years, I`ll be helping them instead of them helping me.

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Joe Blahitka

02-21-2007 14:09:33

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

Hi Phil that is great to see.Couldn't help but notice banff springs on your shirt.Are you by any chance from GOD'S country the province of alberta.I live in calgary.

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phil lowe

02-21-2007 16:10:27

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to Joe Blahitka, 02-21-2007 14:09:33

Matter of Fact Joe I am from God's country ,the lovely province of Nova Scotia,you know Steven Harpers favorite province..
You know the ol story ,my Mom went out west and brought me back a shirt..

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Tpost

02-21-2007 11:46:21

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

Thats great. It seems people are less likely to tear stuff up too when they expirence how hard and time consuming it is to fix or build somthing.

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jubilee johnny

02-21-2007 11:11:12

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

I have a 12 yo stepson and an 11 yo son, and then a 4 yo son. I am constantly wondering how to "interest" them in the shop and learning to do things with their hands. When I was young I was the one going to the shop or the field, I didn't have to be prodded. It's a different world now. My 4 yo is always saying, "Dad, you and me , we gotta get out and do some work!" I think I won't have trouble with him , he's a carbon copy of me.

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Alex-41JDb

02-21-2007 19:52:30

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to jubilee johnny, 02-21-2007 11:11:12

Build a simple go cart from scratch. Let them use their ideas. Snowmobile engine and some tubing. Steering wheel, wheels,and other extras from junk yard. They will have a blast.

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IRONSALES

02-21-2007 11:37:44

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to jubilee johnny, 02-21-2007 11:11:12

COME UP WITH SOMTHING THAT MIGHT INTEREST THEM, MY LITTLE BROTHER HATED GOING WITH ME AND DAD TO WORK COWS OR DOING ANYTHING TOGETHER, I TOOK HIM TO HIS FIRST TRACTOR PULL AND HE WAS INSTANTLY HOOKED, MY 14yo BRO IN LAW IS THE SAME WAY, ME AND THE FATHER IN LAW BROUGHT HOME TROPHIES FROM A TRACTOR SHOW AND STARTED BRAGGING AND NOW HE WANTS TO BUILD HIS OWN TRACTOR, IT JUST TAKES A LITTLE PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSUASION, IF THEY LIKE FAST CARS OR A CHALLENGE LET THEM GET A LITTLE PIECE OF THE ACTION UNDER BELT, ITS HELP SOME FOLKS

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jubilee johnny

02-21-2007 14:00:57

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to IRONSALES, 02-21-2007 11:37:44

Thank you. There's a lot of folks with good ideas on this forum..

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souNdguy

02-21-2007 10:58:23

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

Great pics.. and nice blue tractor.. (what model is it? )

Is that a frame for a front blade or snow plow?

Soundguy

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Brad in WI

02-21-2007 10:34:12

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

Who cares if it takes a little longer, if he is learning something and enjoying himself that is all that matters. I also take my neighbors son to help me work on my tractors and it is amazing how much he learned about how the engines and tranny works.

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Davis In SC

02-21-2007 10:31:41

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

Great to see the younger generation taking an interest in mechanical things. One suggestion, though.. Get him started wearing safety glasses,it might save a painful eye injury..

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phil lowe

02-21-2007 10:46:26

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to Davis In SC, 02-21-2007 10:31:41

Actually Davis ,that's a great idea and when he's chipping he wears the shield.But I'll have to get him a pair of glasses to wear as well ,,,got him steel toed boots fer xmas ..
thanks for the advise..

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ironsales

02-21-2007 10:15:07

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

i thank god everyday for my step-father, he was the exact same way

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ironsales

02-21-2007 10:15:03

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

i thank god everyday for my step-father, he was the exact same way

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ironsales

02-21-2007 10:14:59

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Re: O.T. starting em young ,pic's in reply to phil lowe, 02-21-2007 10:03:51

i thank god everyday for my step-father, he was the exact same way

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