02/13/2026
As mentioned on my radio show today, we are so grateful for good mentors. We homeschool our children and as part of that we seek out good mentors to help our children learn (not just stuff out of a book). Joel has been facinated with forging metal in to knives and swords and making leather sheaths to hold them, he also also loves wood turning on a lathe. Together we learned how to make a simple forge together, he has been pounding away ever since. My skills at forging are limited at best so we have sought the help of others. I heard of some retired gentlemen who are very skilled in metal and leather and wood turning. They have taken him under their care and are teaching him their skills. This is education at its best. Learning from the masters of the trade.
We can all be mentors in some way to help the rising generation. Don't let your knowledge and skills fade, share it in someway so that you skills and trade will continue on through others.
Pictures to come of the finished projects
