When I was starting out on the lathe, I turned several (for practice) in both soft and hard woods. some were one piece with round heads others were turned handles and square heads. I gave away many but ended up with several around the shop. One by the lathe for setting centers and driving wood onto centers (less damage to both), a couple on the workbench assembly table, and one by the drill press. Good use of scrap or free wood. Build a few and give them a try, if you don't end up using them, well at least you honed your woodworking skills.