Angela, thank you for posting your feedback and the pic. Nice pen indeed!
Actually, I usually cut beads after sanding to at least 600, and finish sanding after that. Works well for me.
For those interested, my production has been very slow due to my upcoming retirement next month. Then I will have more time to make tools (some new tools in the horizon!), to make more pens, and to get my photo booth in order so I can post more pics of tools and pens.