Images of the first testing of the press at Maurice's house where the press was constructed.  I was initially testing a wood cut which had both large areas of solid and areas of detail to assess the capabilities of the press.  Our first testings were very successful, showing that the press is able to produce high pressure to print solid areas.  It was very interesting to work with the press because I have never used such a mechanism/design before and thus there were many little details that I had to get used to in order to work successfully with the press.  But, this is like and printing press.  They are all unique and all have their individual personalities that need to be understood.