I got my lathe about 1.5-2 weeks ago and this is one of my first pens. It's myrtle wood my parents got in a recent trip of theirs to Oregon. It was a 4x4 block so I couldn't match the grain pattern. I did a funline kit since that is all I have! I would like to do some of the nicer kits but I figure I need to wait awhile since I am discovering this hobby is about as expensive as it is addicting. I don't plan in selling my pens but plan to use them as gifts. It's finished with friction finish as it was cheap...I know...quality costs money. I plan on giving this to my parents as a memento from there trip. Please let me know what I could do better an if anyone knows of other kits that are good for a beginner please let me know. I was a little shy about posting the pic after seeing some of the amazing work on here but figured it might make me better!
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