I’m also a pen turner, and it was also my first entry into woodworking. I was drawn to this project for the same reason you described, wanting to add another dimension to gifting a hand-turned pen. As I continued reading though, I was noticing an increasing level of apprehension at tackling this project due to the equipment required, and some assumptions of woodworking knowledge that were made beyond what I consider a 2/5 level of difficulty. Perhaps I’ll get there, however it would be also nice to have either some other options or descriptions of the process. Maybe a simpler design to offer with this, that a beginner woodworker could hone skills, and not feel intimidated by. I do appreciate the intent and basis for the project, even with my apprehension. Definitely will file this one away for future ideas. Thanks.
I’m also a pen turner, and it was also my first entry into woodworking. I was drawn to this project for the same reason you described, wanting to add another dimension to gifting a hand-turned pen. As I continued reading though, I was noticing an increasing level of apprehension at tackling this project due to the equipment required, and some assumptions of woodworking knowledge that were made beyond what I consider a 2/5 level of difficulty. Perhaps I’ll get there, however it would be also nice to have either some other options or descriptions of the process. Maybe a simpler design to offer with this, that a beginner woodworker could hone skills, and not feel intimidated by. I do appreciate the intent and basis for the project, even with my apprehension. Definitely will file this one away for future ideas. Thanks.