KME broadhead ???

[Dmaxshawn]

As I was sharpening the new Abowyer heads a thought came to mind and I was wondering if anyone had ever tried it.  Ok here goes.  Do you think its possible to get a good razors edge on the broadhead using a belt sander that I used for making knives?  I dont think it would be very safe.

I would start with 400 and then progress on down to the real fine stuff.  Just a thought.

Shawn

[Dmaxshawn]

Ok well I tried it and the finished product came out really well. I started with 400 and Quickly found out that all I needed to do was take out the file marks and was ready to go to the stone.  The head I will start with 600 and go to the stone to see what happens.  Now 250 grain head pops hairs in one swipe.  I sure hope that it is sharp enough.

Shawn

[Jeremy]

600 grit paper is about as coarse as a soft arkansas stone.  The Hard white Arkansas is the equivalent of 1000 grit paper, and the translucent stone is around a 2000 grit paper (or about a 4000 water stone if I remember right... I'll check the chart on my computer in the morning).

[Dmaxshawn]

Thanks Jeremy.  I just made one pass to get rid of the file marks and it worked.  

Shawn

[Dave2old]

The problem with sanding, as with filing, is rapid loss of head weight, and difficulty in getting several matched-weight heads. Best "tuning" investment I ever made was $25 for an electronic grain scale.

[see]

the a bowyer heads are fantastic.i used the 145 gr with 62 gr inserts and man they are great.i got 3 deer this year including a 7 pt.i will continue to use these.totally satisfied with them.i used a common oilstone the first few strokes to sharpen and finished off with a ceramic stick.blades shaved easily.