This tool is a little more on the order of the Jet Wet grinder to which Mike refers in his Dec 2007 post.   http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-Wet-Grinder-Kit/T10010.   I haven't ordered one yet but I believe I will, along with the jig kit. For around $230 total it looks like it might do what I want it to do.  I know I have spent close to that amount in files, diamond stones, crock sticks etc. over the years.  Might as well get something that will be a little faster and with perhaps more professional results.

Jigs and grinders may work well, but Im trying hard to learn to just use a file, because I want to be able to sharpen these things in the field, in the motel, cabin, truck, stand, float plane etc.  I figure a file is the only way to go if thats the case.  Just my thoughts.

I use the grinder and jig to get the bevel down to the point where I can use a lansky to get the final edge.  In the field all I would use is a light tool to get back the razor edge.  I wouldn't bring extra broadheads in the field if they weren't beveled with the grinder.

Jason

I have tried a few files and the best I have used so far is the Nicholson Mill Bastard in 12" length. It will get the metal removed pretty quick and shave hair. I did have 2 heads on the 160's that the file wouldn't even cut. They were not tempered enough.

Greg--Pls. let us know what you think of that Grizzly wet grinder.  Looks like pretty good value.