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Dmaxshawn
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KME broadhead ???
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December 15, 2008, 12:42:00 PM »
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
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Dmaxshawn
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December 15, 2008, 03:02:00 PM »
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.
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Jeremy
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December 15, 2008, 04:06:00 PM »
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).
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Dmaxshawn
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December 15, 2008, 04:13:00 PM »
Thanks Jeremy. I just made one pass to get rid of the file marks and it worked.
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Dave2old
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December 15, 2008, 06:27:00 PM »
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.
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December 15, 2008, 06:49:00 PM »
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.
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