Sorry, only just got to the end of the thread. ,
James,. That is truly a kitless pen, you have not used any part of the kit as far as I am concerned.
If anyone chosen to argue the point than step across the line.. I'm ready..
My father and I made pens in the same way for many years until the kits came along and we moved over to this way.
The last kitless I made was with my father, painful but I'm in there and making again.
Keep it up James. I appreciate your posts and enjoy seeing the pens you make.