Roy, I am sure you will do a great job.
As to availability of this material, my belief is that is scarce as hen's teeth!!
The invisible clip portion- I used a laser to cut the material, there are some wonderful craftsmen that use knives, single tooth blades, etc-my hat is off to them with a steady hand. Amos
Keith, I have made handy "bushing" that helps support the barrel, it helps tremendously, I will post it in "advanced pen turning" then everyone can tell me "" We already do that?!!!!" Amos