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[KellyG]

SteveB what metal did you use. I did not drill any holes in mine so I could lash it on like you did. I will change that next time.

Yall keep them heads coming for lpcjon2.

Thanks kennyb

[lpcjon2]

You guys are amazing in the talent and skill departments for sure. I know there are more guys with home made heads. You should all give yourselves a pat on the back for your accomplishments. Thanks Tim

[Steve B.]

Kelly, I believe it was that Doug Campbell dude that Walt mentioned that recommended to me to use skill saw blades.  I'm not sure the metal-makeup.  Some degree of stainless I think but the hardness is about right according to Doug.
They are difficult to sharpen, but then I can't sharpen anything.  I'm having them remade right now in something softer that I can sharpen then anneal.

I drilled the holes by hand during all the initial experimenting.  I like the look but the truth is that the sinew is not needed.  
I found that two part epoxy ONLY would hold these into wooden shafts (hickory/ash) when shot point-blank into large fir trees.  
And they have no problem punching through 5/8" plywood, up to the shaft.  

Thanks, Ipcjon2.

[KellyG]

Steve I am using pine glue it holds them for repeated use into a target but into hard things like wood I have to reheat the glue and reset the heads.

I have heard old hand saw blades work very well.

Ipchon2 I hope more post pics of there homemade metal heads. I know some states don't allow stone points so this might get them into making there heads too if they see the great work being posted.

[Steve B.]

For big game hunting I found the 7.5" skill saw blades were actually too thin and would bend slightly if either shot repeatedly into plywood or if they hit the ground.
I believe I went to chop saw blades in order to get the strength and weight that I wanted in a 4" blade.

[Tajue17]

I've heard of folks making them from saw blades & toilet tank lids but never a spatula,, thats pretty cool..  
I'm wondering about thenbottom of very heavy stainless pans?