SOLID STEEL 2 & 3 blade glue on heads

longbowjim · January 17, 2009, 01:24:00 AM

I got to playing around at work the last couple of days and decided to see how my programming abilities are. I run what is called a wire EDM machine at my real job. I wanted to build myself enough glue on broadheads to last a lifetime. I plan to build 3 dozen of these made out of 420 stainless steel hardened to 56 rockwell. The are 2.8 inches long and 1.2 inches wide with a single RW bevel. I have now plans to sell these to the public, but figured my fellow tradgangers might like to see them. Thanks for looking. JD

longbowjim · January 17, 2009, 01:26:00 AM

I meant to write "no plans to sell them" not "now plans to sell them" . Literacy ain't one of my strong points as my buddy Meach would say.

Arco · January 17, 2009, 01:30:00 AM

That is a spiffy cool looking broadhead, and I like the idea of a one piece, machined head way more than 3 punched pieces brazed together...

When and if you decide to sell them, I'll be your first customer!

akcpo · January 17, 2009, 01:58:00 AM

That's a wicked looking broadhead! What do they weigh?
Ken

cacciatore · January 17, 2009, 02:10:00 AM

Interesting,but what about the bleeders?

LONGBOWKID · January 17, 2009, 02:15:00 AM

How about that ferrule? Can I see a pic of the base? Is it machined to accept a tapered shaft or does it have to be shaped like that?

Oliverstacy · January 17, 2009, 02:50:00 AM

330 grains without the ferrule cut out...don't have to worry about the tip deforming on these! He wants them to be around 250 grains ready to glue on the shaft.

Jim...they look even better lined up like that! Wicked!!!

Sorry I had some inside info.

Josh

Hot Hap · January 17, 2009, 03:46:00 AM

They look like buildings in a Si-Fi movie. Hap

Sharpster · January 17, 2009, 07:41:00 AM

J.D.

I like those! Are you gonna put tanto tips on em?

I love super duty broadheads. Very nice job.

Ron

Bonebuster · January 17, 2009, 08:44:00 AM

They would even make beautiful Christmas tree decorations!

They look awesome!

Fantastic job!

VTer · January 17, 2009, 08:50:00 AM

Yep, those look deadly. Let us know how they sharpen. Looks like the ferrule might be a little high in the back to lay a file across them.

Old York · January 17, 2009, 10:08:00 AM

keep us posted, those heads look lethal & STURDY!

SlowBowinMO · January 17, 2009, 10:49:00 AM

Impressive!

longbowjim · January 17, 2009, 11:10:00 AM

The ferrules will be machined to caaept my cedars next monday. The back part of the outside of the ferryle will be ground down for sharpening purposes. And yes, they will get a tanto point when finished. I will keep everyone posted with pictures of the progress, including the testing!!!! I am getting enough Stainless Steel ordered to make 3 dozen. 1 dozen should last me the rest of my life. It took me roughly 4 hours to write the program and trig out all the angles needed. The main blade is .080" thick. It will take roughly 2 months to get 36 of them cut out. If all goes well I plan to have a giveaway of a couple of 3 packs to some fellow tradgangers.

30coupe · January 17, 2009, 11:19:00 AM

I take it you are a lefty. Other than the right bevel thing, they look great!

Steve H. · January 17, 2009, 11:24:00 AM

I volunteer to put just ONE on my 2009 Brown bear arrow!

Steve H. · January 17, 2009, 12:39:00 PM

E-mail sent Jim!

TradOnly · January 17, 2009, 01:06:00 PM

Very cool. There is some serious talent on this site.

TradOnly · January 17, 2009, 01:12:00 PM

How tough would it be to make a solid 3 blade the approximate size of the new Woodsman?

Terry Green · January 17, 2009, 04:08:00 PM

Wow!!!...those look like tanks!

Nice job!