Thanks for all the positive comments and words of encouragement! :thanxs: It's much appreciated init! 
Meanwhile....
Glue is dry, top and tailed (oh, that's the carrots for tea.... ), suitably trimmed down to the right amount.
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Mounted, ready for turning
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This is after roughing it to round, getting nearer to turning it to the correct diameter. Learning how to rub the bevel. Sounded a bit rude at first! 
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Turned down, sanded and wiped with IPA.
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Who made all this mess on the floor? 
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Next picture in the Show Off Your Finished Pens forum! 