Bubba-san

Hello how are you folks , I am new to site . Have been knife and swordsmith for some years . Specializing in Japanese blades and hardware .I make a little Tamahagane once in a while . I recognise a few of you iron beaters . Glad to be here . I live in a little town in Mo. called Steelville ( old mining town ) comes in handy when you are looking for some hematite or magnetite for forging . regards James J. Bieler ( Bubba-san)

Hello how are you , I am new to site and I am glad to be here . I have taken up a new hobby , casting japanese swords part s useing lost wax method . Just purchased all my equipment but, I dont have tha slightest Idea what I'm doing ? I used to hand forge all my fittings but as old man time creeps up next to me, my eyesite is starting to go . I thought it might be a good idea to start casting them . Any help you could offer , once I get set up would be appreciated . regards ..... Bubba-san J Bieler Enclosed pic of small tamahagane blades I made with the collaboration of 2 other smiths