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Title: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: Jimikinz on August 14, 2008, 05:33:00 PM
Hello,

I'm trying (but failing) to get my woodsman glue-on broadheads sharp. I tried using a file and then a stone, and just a stone. What is the best way?
Title: Re: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: frassettor on August 14, 2008, 05:36:00 PM
I believe they have a segment in the " how to " section. I think Charlie Lamb does it...Or mabey Terry  :confused:
Title: Re: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: BMOELLER on August 14, 2008, 05:44:00 PM
How to,  and  hit the search button
Title: Re: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: dino on August 14, 2008, 06:17:00 PM
If you have the older ones, Charlies how to was the best.  Think frassettor is right, check out the "how to" section.

I just picked up a pack the other day from 3Rivers with the new grind on them.  Those are slick!!!  Sharpened them with a simple diamond stick, nothing else.  Hair poppin' sharp too.
Title: Re: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: J-dog on August 14, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Charlie Lamb's way is the way to get it done, works great. My thing is I cannpt get them to stop whistling! or hissing.

J
Title: Re: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on August 14, 2008, 08:55:00 PM
I read awhile back about using a belt sander and I gave it a shot. I used a worn 400grit belt and Man it makes short work of getting the initial grind even and then I used stones to get them SHARP!!!
Title: Re: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: Night Wing on August 14, 2008, 09:19:00 PM
This is how I sharpen my Woodsmans.

http://tradgang.com//noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=000047
Title: Re: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: Onehair on August 14, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
They are the easiest heads to sharpen with just a file. Shaving sharp in a bout 5 minutes.
Start with 8 strokes per side, good pressure. Then 7 ,6,5 etc. Pressure liter ,getting only the wieght of the file by the time you are doing 2 around. Finish with 1's around 3 times (just the weight of the file). Your done. The key is the ever decreasing pressure and go slow as to keep the file flat on 2 edges , no rocking.
Title: Re: sharpening woodsmans
Post by: TNstickn on August 14, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
I use Mr. Lambs method posted above. The first sharpening of a new head seems laborous. After that initial sharpening it is easy to get that edge right back to dangerous!

Good idea Lewis, will give my next batch a shot for sure.