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That’s my boy

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  1. 288lite

    288lite

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    Has wanted to help me do anything I’ve been doing lately. Who am I to complain!!!! He’s 15 and running my 55 and 288lite. I hope he continues this in life.
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    Good for him! Good age to start them. I started my daughter at 12, but should have waited. She didn't really have the upper body for it. My son cuts too. 15 and has a couple saws of his own. Great worker. Does your boy want his own saw now?
     
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    Awesome!
     
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    So great to see a teenager who loves chainsaws and firewood.
     
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  5. The Wood Wolverine

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    That’s great. I had my son into it at about 14. GTG’s with hotsaws and ported beasts really kicked up interest. Love seeing that you have some ppe on him. :thumbs:
     
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    And short sleeves when there’s snow on the ground. There’s hope for our future.
     
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    Awesome!
    Mine shares a common love of wooding.
    With a happy Father's heart, I rejoice with all of you who have kids who enjoy moving wood.

    Sca
     
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    I like how he has his left arm locked while cutting. Another safety tip is to not keep your face hovering over the cut
     
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    It is so good to see a young man who wants to learn and is not afraid to do a little work. Be proud!
     
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    Definitely, and that’s an awesome log to be chewing on. :dex:
     
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    Thats awesome 288! :thumbs: When i read the thread title i was expecting a 5-10 yr old not 15! Howd you get him to do that? If the passion is there encourage it. When i was his age i loved cutting wood and never out grew it! I think i had just started running a saw at that age too. A little cheesy Homelite.
     
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    He sure does and glad he came with you yesterday. I enjoyed watching and giving him a few pointers. Hope to cut with you guys again real soon.
     
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    There’s no real need too have a few and 2 are ported
     
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