Well I added a press to the shop. I just wanted to share it with everyone my first billet.
I want to give a big thank you to Karl and Lin for all there help and everything they share with everyone. There is no way I could have done this with out there helpful tips here. Its not the best looking billet but I am sure proud of it...
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb30/jreevesoftx/th_DSCN4948_zps1beb4daf.jpg) (http://s211.beta.photobucket.com/user/jreevesoftx/media/DSCN4948_zps1beb4daf.jpg.html)
(http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb30/jreevesoftx/th_DSCN4911_zps261da8b7.jpg) (http://s211.beta.photobucket.com/user/jreevesoftx/media/DSCN4911_zps261da8b7.jpg.html)
Great job! Congratulations on a successful weld! That took guts. You jumped in with both feet. :clapper:
Great Job.
Kinda fun doing that kind of stuff.
I agree Linn and Karl do alot.
Looking good, now lets see a knife, i'll be looking for it.
Congrats on a milestone in your knife smithing. Getting to a higher level comes with a big feeling of accomplishment. Do you have a design picked out for this billet? It would be nice to see some WIP shots as it progresses.
Chris
Good going, I can't wait to do another billet...........I think they may be habit forming :readit: :D
Darcy
Habit forming... that's an understatement ;)
That's a very nice looking billet for your first one. :thumbsup:
Thank you Lin for all your post and info that you so willingly share. Dana I think I am going to keep this first one like it is. Habit forming is a understatement!! Thanks Doug it means a lot coming from you. I have watched you grow into a awesome bladesmith your self.. I have a order for some 15n20 so until then I am just waiting
Man I wish I had one of those "toys" in my shop! As for now, I have to do my damascus production while visiting other's shops!