Hello from a beginner

[PetraT]

Hi guys and gals, I hope y’all are all doing well.
I’m looking forward to learning from the forum.
We inherited a small shop from my uncle. Now my 8yr-old son wants some tools for Christmas…
I don’t know what is the best way to help a youngster get started.
Best wishes,
P

[verawood]

Welcome Petra.
Georgia the country, or US state. :)

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to the Great Southern Land and to a top forum "Petra"......
There are quite a few members from across the USA and the rest of the world.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.....
Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie

PS - I hope I'm correct in assuming Georgia USA?

[KeithP]

Welcome to the forum.

Regards
Keith

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum.

[JJF]

Welcome aboard PetraT.

[PetraT]

Welcome Petra.
Georgia the country, or US state. :)

US state

[PetraT]

Yes, Georgia, USA... for some reason I cannot update my profile...

[verawood]

Yes, Georgia, USA... for some reason I cannot update my profile...

I'm sure one of the Administrators will help soon enough.

[orraloon]

Hi and welcome to the forum.
As to getting an 8 year old started get him a small saw. Tenon saw would be fine. A hammer and some nails. A few bits of boards to chop up too. The internet will have plenty wood projects kids can do as well. At age 6 my granddad gave me a saw, hammer and nails and I set about making big bits of wood into small bits then loaded them up with nails. Great fun. I did have a few bruised fingers and the odd bit of blood now and then too but I learned that tools can hurt you if you dont use them the right way.
Looking back at that has me wondering if my woodwork has improved all that much.:D
Regards
John