My twin brother (see Ron Smith, Richmond, VA) has managed to give me the woodturning bug! After ensuring that the local blood bank carries my type, and convincing my darling that lathes need love, too, I have managed to create works of art! Although, after seeing what you people post here, I am reticent to even put a picture. (Please forgive the ugly pictures... the Photographer's forum is newt on my list!).
Pens are Ash, Yellowstone Pine, and Cocobolo. The pencil and letter opener are Banksia Nut (which is where I got the stiches in my finger...).