Keep an eye on your fit first, finish is less important when learning to turn pens. The step between the centre band and top barrel is large, try to keep this flush when finished sanding, but you are on the right track so keep going and learning!
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Thanks Ligget and Mike! I will pay more attention to the fit, great advice! I have only been doing this for a couple months but I am so hooked I cant stand it!!!!