Hi Micah,
Have you made any pens yet? I looked back at some of your posts, and it seems you are just getting started in penturning. That's great!
This is a great place to learn about penturning. There are a lot of helpful folks here. What kind of pen kits do you think you will start with (if in fact, you have not already started)? Many people start with slimline pens. They are very forgiving.
In time, you may move on to more complex kits. Your skills will grow as you master each kit. You will most likely gain confidence, and move on to larger challenges. Perhaps one day you will not need a kit at all. You may come up with your own unique design. That would really be something great, wouldn't it?
Please do tell us about how your penturning skills are coming along, will you?
Tim