sharpening a woodsman PLUS Pyramid

[Gator1]

I’m no expert but Terrys belt sander offer is outstanding

I’ve used a hand held belt sander upside doen with very very light pressure it really sets the bevel then light strokes on flat stones.

Very easy to sharpen in my opinion

[Pine]

This thread is reminding me of a Zwicky review I saw a few years ago.
The author was complaining about the burr that was on the blades and the weight difference was something like 3 grains.
He also said they seemed to work good after he fixed them.
Terry is right, we have become a lazy instant ready to use society.

[frassettor]

Cook
I’ve just started shooting 3 blade heads this year. I was challenged  in sharpening 3 bladed broadheads. I watched Charlie’s videos, even spoke with him on the phone about his technique, and just like that, I got them sharp.
Sharpening broadheads has always been part of the traditional journey for me, it’s part of the hunt. I don’t think it’s fair of you to call reputable broadheads with years of proven track records “inferior “ because of the lack of knowledge you currently have in sharpening them.
If your still having difficulties, i would take Terry up on his generous offer.

[Alexander Traditional]

I don't think tx cookie said that.

I had some old stones that weren't flat. I bought some kme stones a corse and a fine.

[ALDO]

I started using WWs last season and was very impressed.  Couple questions, on a belt sander what grit belt are you using and tell me a bit more about the pyramid point and how to accomplish that, if you don't mind.  Not that I had any issue with the factory point at all. 
thanks
ALDO

[bigbadjon]

I just tried an alternate method that worked well. I used a 150 grit piece of sand paper on the counter top. It took 2 strips to level the factory edge and it will stick in my nail afterward. This method will eventually surpass the cost of quality sharpening stones but it is effective and faster. It took about 30 minutes.

[Crooked Stic]

X2 on the sandpaper. Finish with 600 grit.

[smokin joe]

Cookie:
Feel free to PM me and I will walk you through the EASY & INEXPENSIVE process I use to get all three-blades, including the Woodsman, razor sharp in just a few minutes.
It's pretty easy, but just not all that obvious.
Joe

[Terry Green]

200 grit...

I'll get back on the pyramiding later....

BigJohns idea might work well...rougher grit with less speed should equal out.

Once those bevels get level, it a cinch to put a quality hunting edge and touch up.

[bigbadjon]

Well a higher grit will definitely go faster, I just had 150 on my work bench. Working with a lower grit will give you some room for error though. The power sander would be the best, I was operating on the assumption he had to sharpen them manually.

[txcookie]

So I have an edge fred bear would love. Tj I love the offer but kinda takes the fun out of it when someone does the hard part for you but again thanks for the offer.

I'm low on hair on my thigh and have always been a fan of a rougher edge. I'm excited that I can get what I want with just a file and arm guard. I'm gonna work these just like snuffer it just seems to take a little more time.

I can get them sharper I just need a better stone which I will fix next pay day. As for now they cut, sharp is sharp so I'm gtg for a pig or two next weekend.

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[bear mike]

I started shooting woodsmans last year once I learned the right way to sharpen them its very easy to get them very sharp I probably wont hunt with another head after using woodsmans last year they are deadly and they leave a lot of blood on the ground

[GCook]

Well a higher grit will definitely go faster, I just had 150 on my work bench. Working with a lower grit will give you some room for error though. The power sander would be the best, I was operating on the assumption he had to sharpen them manually.

Yes me as well.  Used a file.  A lot.  Then a diamond and Arkansas stones. 

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[kennym]

From the guys who made some well known 3 blades : 

Black the cutting edges, put the head on a shaft, grind 2 blades at a time on a fine 6" grinding wheel,
[ LIGHTLY] , keep turning and equal number of strokes on each pair of blades til the black is gone.

I like to go from back of blade to point to keep the point even, just pull the arrow in a straight line.

Then a fine file to the now hollow ground edge, again 2 blades at a time. Light strokes, all you need to do is clean up the edge slightly.

I can sharpen my VPA 200s or Woodsman blades in about 3 minutes start to finish.

May not be for everyone but I won't sharpen any other way now....

[pavan]

Around here years back, we put three blade heads in a bench vice and used two hands on a 12" file to get even pressure.  the back blade in the vice and sharpen the two up facing sides at a time. The guys here that use the Woodsmans still do it that way to get an initial edge.

[Sam McMichael]

Just had a brainstorm (or maybe a brain fart, I'm not sure). When I go to archery shoots it is common to see somebody giving a shooting clinic, bow build or some other skill development. It would be nice to attend a seminar that deals with various ways to sharpen broadheads. This might include file sharpening, stones with their related systems, power tools etc. It would be helpful as well as fun. I got to get better - I'm tired of taking new heads and grinding them into needles. That lack of skill is one of the reasons I have never tried the three sided heads.

[smokin joe]

Sam,
I can talk you through file sharpening. 3-blade broad heads are especially easy to get shaving sharp if you know the tricks of using the right file in the right way. Let me know if I can be of help.
Joe

[Charlie Lamb]

For those interested here's a link to the tutorial I did a while back. It's in the "How To's"

https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=108924.0

[Charlie Lamb]

[J. Cook]

Many have mentioned it, but using a sharpie is what got me where I needed to be.  Once I could literally see what was happening (because of the sharpie), I gained a better understanding of what was needed.  Since then I've never had an issue getting the WW wicked sharp with files, crock stick, and some leather.  I too pyramid the tips and they become VERY durable.  I love the profile and the look! 

My handle is J. Cook.... Not to be confused with any other "Cook" in this thread.