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Author Topic: Prob is here, but single bevel...  (Read 141 times)

Offline MOstate

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Prob is here, but single bevel...
« on: September 12, 2008, 06:45:00 PM »
Hi, I'm kinda new to traditional archery and I was wondering how to get a really sharp edge on my Zwickey No Mercy single bevel. They are 165grns, right bevel if that helps. And I guess another question, anyone use a thunderhead type broadhead?
Thank you, Joe
Fred Bear Grizzly #55
"so, have you gotten anything with your bow without sights?" - Grandma

Offline SOS

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Re: Prob is here, but single bevel...
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2008, 09:32:00 PM »
I use a Lansky/Gatco type sharpener.  I added an additional "slot" on mine to get the bevel right on my Grizzlies.  Lot of folks are good enough to free hand them with a file....but I'm sharpenly challenged.  Good luck.  Oh, make sure you dress the "flat" edge on a stone or file to make sure it is flat with no burrs.  Makes a lot of difference getting single bevels scary sharp.

Offline Pat B.

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Re: Prob is here, but single bevel...
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2008, 10:15:00 PM »
File them until you get a burr on the off side then lightly file the burr off that back side. Keep alternating very lightly with the file.. You might progress to a stone or smooth steel then strop with leather. That should get you a shaving edge..
                     Good luck
                             Pat

Offline MOstate

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Re: Prob is here, but single bevel...
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2008, 02:17:00 PM »
Ok, thank you for the advice
Fred Bear Grizzly #55
"so, have you gotten anything with your bow without sights?" - Grandma

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