Sharpening 3-blade single bevel (Jig videos in 1st post)

[Bill Carlsen]

Your sharpening jig is ingeniously simple....now why didn't I think of that? I have some mahoganey  (sp?) downstairs that I now know what I am going to with. It has also occurred to me that you could use threaded rods  and drill several "post holes" to change the angle without having to adjust the washer assembly. Thanks for a neet thread.

[Guru]

Originally posted by J-dog:
That is what I was interested in, them spiraling as they pass through. That my friend will be devastating. J

Why will that be devastating?  On a BS or 1/4 away critter how much do you think they'll actually rotate as they penetrate?


Stan, The head looks good bud. But I'm not sure I see the advantage over a double bevel 3 blade.

Never had any urge to try a single bevel 2 blade, but since these are 3 blades, they have me kinda intrigued....

[J-dog]

Sorry for posting.

J

[StanM]

Originally posted by Guru:
 

Originally posted by J-dog:
That is what I was interested in, them spiraling as they pass through. That my friend will be devastating. J

Why will that be devastating?  On a BS or 1/4 away critter how much do you think they'll actually rotate as they penetrate?


Stan, The head looks good bud. But I'm not sure I see the advantage over a double bevel 3 blade.

Never had any urge to try a single bevel 2 blade, but since these are 3 blades, they have me kinda intrigued.... [/b]

Hi Curt, in my broadhead target I see the arrow rotating about 180 degrees in 12 inches or so of penatration.  Not sure how that will affect wound channels, planning on finding out on hogs in July  :D

The main reason that I wanted to do a single bevel three blade is that it is sharper.  When I sharpened three blades with a double bevel I always did them two blades at a time.  That produces a 60 degree angle on each blade.  By going with a single bevel we are able to get the blade angle down to 34 degrees, 26 degrees sharper.

Now, I understand that is only the angle that is sharper, and much depends on a persons ability to hone an edge.  I have Woodsmans and Snuffers that I have gotten very sharp at 60 degrees and think they are both great heads.  However, I have personally never gotten a 3-blade as sharp as I can make one of these Phoenix heads.

Having said that, I'm new to this ballgame and although I've done some research and some testing, I'm very eager to learn what others experiences are.

[steadman]

I will let you know when I get them Stan! Thanks!

[StanM]

Thanks Bill, I hope you post pics of your jig when you're finished. I'd like to see it.  Here's another little video that shows a modification that you can do to make it work with two blades.

 

[Guru]

J-dog, Why are you "sorry for posting"?  I was just responding to your statement with a legitimate question.

Thanx for the reply Stan....

I've watched your video's and that's awful impressive how easy it was for you to get the head shaving with just a file.

Like I said, I'm intrigued...

Good luck on the hogs, I'm sure looking forward to the field reports as these heads get more and more use.

Red feather Archery.....    

[Bowspirit]

I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical of the pro's to a single bevel 3-blade. However, your videos speak volumes Stan. I am thoroughly impressed. Can't wait to see the results of your hog hunt...

[pdk25]

ttt

[steadman]

I got my new phoenix heads the other day. What a well made broadhead. I can get a real good edge on them, and with a little more practice, I think I will be able to get a scary sharp edge. Great broadhead Stan! Can't wait to put it through a critter.