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    • bruc
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        December 29, 2011 at 1:25 pm
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        #5180

        I finally got around to trying out the sharpening system on 3-blade broadheads, as describede by Al Kidner in the Oct-Nov isssue of TBM.

        The method described uses a bench grinder to provide a hollow grind to all three blades, and the final honing done on a flat diamond stone.

        The method I used was exactly as he described in his article, and the result was the sharpest broadhead I have ever attempted to sharpen ❗

        I would describe the whole process as relatively easy except for the initial grinding process, which may take a little practise. The rest of the process is virtually foolproof.

        If anyone is having trouble getting broadheads sharp this method is certainly something to consider.

        Thanks Al

        Bruce

      • Pop Pop
          December 30, 2011 at 12:24 am
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          #38664

          Bruce:

          I’ve always thought that someone should invent a device to hold the blade rigidly against the grinder at the proper angle.

          Such a device would be most valuable!

          Pop Pop

        • Stephen Graf
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            December 30, 2011 at 1:03 pm
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            #39299

            I use a bench grinder to sharpen my 2 bladed single bevel broadheads. They are fast and easy and get the blades crazy sharp.

            I know it ain’t “traditional” but it is smart. I’d rather spend my traditional time doing something else, like getting upity on this forum 😆

          • William Warren
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              January 2, 2012 at 11:34 pm
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              #43452

              Steve Graf wrote: I use a bench grinder to sharpen my 2 bladed single bevel broadheads. They are fast and easy and get the blades crazy sharp.

              I know it ain’t “traditional” but it is smart. I’d rather spend my traditional time doing something else, like getting upity on this forum 😆

              Steve is there any special technique you use when using the grinder on 2 blades. Do you use a jig? A certain wheel grit?

              Duncan

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