Welcome Jeff! Hope you enjoy this addictive mess! :biggrin:
I am including a link to a PDF file that goes over many aspects of pen turning from finish to pens to tools to methods etc. It is not in detail or comprehensive but a good overview of pen turning. Hope it helps.
Welcome Jeff, we were all once at the same stage you are, lot of helpfull tips on this forum to help you steer clear of the pitfalls most of us have had!