Not bad Dennis, you got most of the bulk off which is where many first time stockers miss the boat. Glad you found my book helpful, it is going to be very difficult to come by shortly.
I can't give much advise, my first stock was from the blank, but I was under the tutelage of Edward J. Shulin, who made his living teaching stockmaking. Generally I'd advise one to start with a semi-inlet, but some are better off just chopping on a block.
Too bad about these out-of-print books. I'll be set up with Dave Wesbrook at the Guild show and I'll ask him, but I'm pretty sure there is no reprint planned?!
