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Post by stilllearning on Dec 3, 2007 21:46:02 GMT -5
I wish you both all the best.
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Post by smj on Dec 4, 2007 1:03:38 GMT -5
You might try some 400 grit sandpaper glued to glass, sharpen with the tip mounted on the arrow shaft so you have something to hang on to. You could make a wood jig to help hold the tip that would slide on the glass on either side of the strip of sandpaper. I've not made one up yet, but have thought about it. I think you would find the very tip more easy to get needle sharp. Just a thought!
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Post by BT on Dec 4, 2007 7:04:20 GMT -5
What about a dremel? I got one and bought some barrel discs for it yesterday. I was playing with it last night and darned if I didn't get a pretty good edge on it. That is...I had a good edge before I lost the angle and got it good and dull again  |
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Post by smj on Dec 4, 2007 19:22:04 GMT -5
That is...I had a good edge before I lost the angle and got it good and dull again  I think you could end up with a lot of grouse tips, which is what we use old and well worn or bent and half broken broadheads for up in the high country. I have a two wheel grinder and have been thinking about turning one of the wheels in to a polisher by wrapping with (glued) leather and then coating with oil and polishing grit. The thought is that you get the edge even close to sharp, I think you could quickly get a razor sharp edge on it. Should work well for finishing knives, too. The above idea of sandpaper on glass is what I use for all my woodworking tools... |
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Post by Greg Krause on Dec 4, 2007 20:55:59 GMT -5
I use a buffing wheel and jewlers compound on one side of my bench grinder. I can pull a razor edge out of a dull knife in a few seconds, at least until the knife gets very, very dull. I can usually get away with it about 4 times with great results until needing to actually sharpen it again.
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Post by BT on Dec 4, 2007 21:12:24 GMT -5
I went over to see my metal guy tonight and he got one of the Razorsharks so sharp that it cut through my palm with flat pressure. He laughed and I just stood there watching the blood flow ;D Unfortunately it was my bow hand. All bandaged up and know how to do it now  Took him about 15 minutes....should take me about an hour ... at least  The big thing for him was finishing with a rubber strop. He wanted to use glass but couldn't on the scimitar head. |
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Post by smj on Dec 4, 2007 21:30:32 GMT -5
Skip - what buffing wheel do you use, where might we get one? It would be easier than making one, I think, and is the same idea. I have looked for one in the past, but had not come across one.
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Post by Greg Krause on Dec 4, 2007 21:56:02 GMT -5
Skip - what buffing wheel do you use, where might we get one? It would be easier than making one, I think, and is the same idea. I have looked for one in the past, but had not come across one. I'm not sure of a name but i picked it up at the hardware store, somewhere like home depot should have them too. |
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Post by oldgun on Dec 5, 2007 17:57:10 GMT -5
speaking of dremel's they work great have used one for years since they came out, with the right stone or wheel can,t beet them, you have great control while using the stone or? I use them alot in making my wood carving's of wildlife. ps. also sharpen all my tools. all it takes is pratice with it.
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Post by BT on Dec 5, 2007 18:56:41 GMT -5
I can see that oldgun I did have time today to try again and it was much better. I really need to fashion a jig so that I can speed up the process with accuracy |
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