Welcome Todd, from far west Kentucky, to the addiction, sometimes referred to as the vortex. Be sure to give the library a good bit of time. The link is at the top of the page. You will find an article called Library Index. This covers tutorials on about anything pen making you can think of. You will also notice that there are articles listed by year. Much good info there as well. When these fail to answer your questions, by all means post it here. I have never seen one go unanswered very long. You might also want to give this thread a good look. It has some very good info for the beginning pen turner; http://content.penturners.org/library/general_reference/Getting_started_in_pen_turning.pdf. Grab some wood, make some shavings and have fun all the while being safe.
Charles
welcome from VA. 3 pens, no pics. you will find that is a no no. the rule is here; no ictures, did not happen. looking forward to seeing your work. again welcome.
Welcome from the Houston area. We are up by you often on the other side of Henderson in long Branch visiting the laws. Great area and i love our getaways up there.