New to wood turning

[Okiehunter]

Just picked up this hobby, still have lots to learn but having fun.

First Bolt Action Pen.

[tazhunter0]

Is that Black Palm?

[Eagle19]

Are you using carbide tools or regular?

[Okiehunter]

Is that Black Palm?

Yes it is,

Are you using carbide tools or regular?

Regular

[Nailhead]

Oh. Thats cool! Nice work!

[dustoffer]

Black palm is a tough wood to turn without lots of chipping and tear-out. That looks good.

[Okiehunter]

Black palm is a tough wood to turn without lots of chipping and tear-out. That looks good.

Yes it is, I screwed up one pen with it.

Thanks

[Eagle19]

It's real brittle too, I probably won't turn it again.