That's a beautiful pen, Thomas. I really like that kit and it really looks good with that piece of wood. Where did you get your wood for that blank?
Isn't the Judas Tree also known as Red Bud? We used to have one in our back yard - sure is pretty when it blooms. Unfortunately, I planted it in an area that holds excess water after a heavy rain and it died after we went through a 2-year period of abnormal rainfall & I just haven't gotten around to planting another one.