So I got a video on pen turning at the woodworking show this past weekend in <st1:city><st1 ="">Chicago</st1></st1:city>. I ordered the pen starter kit from penstate, so I'm going to be making some pens for Christmas. Any advice? What was the one thing that you've learned that’s really helped you in your turning? I'm new to turning, but I'm confident I can pick it up ok. Most pen blanks are stabilized right? If I want to use wood from my wood pile or scraps, do I need to stabilize them in any way?
Chuck