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...

Great job! Congratulations on a successful weld! That took guts. You jumped in with both feet.  

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      :D  
Darcy

Habit forming... that's an understatement    

That's a very nice looking billet for your first one.    

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!