Some of might remember a post of mine from the other day? But I have been working on some trade points for the last couple of days. I just finished the prototype and wanted to so it off.
heres the blank and what it turned into after a few hours of sanding and filing.
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/dlbowers/20120428162310.jpg)
This one is what they look like on the shft..sorta ;)
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k282/dlbowers/20120428162645.jpg)
That will do the trick, Dave. Are you planning to use sinew to haft them. I like to use sinew and pitch glue on trades and stone points. If the point break loose or need adjustment a little heat on the point will soften the pitch enough to make corrections and it will stick back to the head secureing it, ready for the next shot.
Thanks for the tip Pat. I've never used sinew and pitch; even though I know how to make it. I've mostly been using hemp and JB Weld for the glue.
But I like your tip on adjusting the tip if needed.
Might have to give it a whirl on these.
Dave looking good. Pretty neat
looks like it work just fine.
Thanks fellas...i have to fine tune grinding the bevel and the drilling. The steel is pretty thick by broadhead standards. .38 if I remember correctly and they are heavy don't have the true weight yet. but i figure they're 300+. Right now this one is coming out to 2 3/4 x 1 3/8.
Great job. Really liking those.
Very cool and it looks like you are doing a nice job.
They look like they should do the job! .38" is over 3/8's of an inch, which is thicker than your shafts. If you have some drill bits handy, you can compare the thickness and come pretty close. The Abowyer trade points are .062 (1/16)" and weigh 150 grains. I'd suggest a third set of lacing holes. too. Type of steel, hardness and temper will decide how well they hold their edge.
That's cool, gives me an idea for slackin' time at work... :thumbsup:
Fletcher, thanks for the info. my fraction to standard math isn't the greatist as you can tell...lol The steel is right around 1/8 inch..not 3/8...that would be quit a broadhead..lol
Thanks for the suggestion of the third lacing hole, didn't even cross my mind.