I have never posted a photo of my pens. This pen, however, I chipped out the ends of both the upper and lower blanks. The orange bands are oops bands. The photo is the best it's gonna get with my android.
nice job. can't imagine why you never posted. keep posting. remember for every "pro" turner that won't be impressed there will be 20 new turners that will be inspired and blown away.
I too love to material and finish