paper wheels question

Andy Cooper · March 08, 2011, 12:42:00 PM

Are those using paper wheels to hone their broadheads doing so free hand, or are you using some sort of jig. I watched a demo video on the Alaska Bowhunting Supply site, and it was done freehand; however, wouldn't a more uniform bevel be obtained using a jig? Thanks.

March 08, 2011, 12:56:00 PM

I have that question also-- I bought those wheels but I can't get them to work with my limited skills!

Andy Cooper · March 08, 2011, 02:57:00 PM

Someone will jump in soon, Huntryx!

Ringneck · March 08, 2011, 06:18:00 PM

Free hand here. It takes some practice but if you hang in there you will get it.

LONGSTYKES · March 08, 2011, 06:31:00 PM

I want to hear this also. Have a Razor Sharp System on order from Grizzly Industrial.

wv lungbuster · March 08, 2011, 06:47:00 PM

I free hand mine. When I first started I used some old junk knives to get the hang of it. Straight edge heads are easy to sharpen, its the curved profile thats kind of tricky. Thats were the Centaurs Razor Edge system makes it easier. It has a narrower wheels.

straitera · March 08, 2011, 06:56:00 PM

Freehand here. Sharpen surgical instruments for a good while.

Honing will either remove the burr leaving a straight polished edge; or, straighten the burr & polish the edge to perfection. Honing/polishing is a quicker stroke than sharpening because the bevel should be already established at this point.

Differences in steels, tempers, Rockwells, etc will result in the edge being brittle enough to break off or otherwise bend. Either way, the razor edge must be super straight. Jigs help especially newbes. Cardboard wheels already have abrasive within the cardboard itself. Adding rouge or polish only helps. Rouge & polish both are both extremely fine abrasive which effects the leading edge. PM for more.

newell38 · March 08, 2011, 08:24:00 PM

the centaur paper wheels are the way to go. it gives you more options on things you can sharpen. like someone said, get some old junk cheap heads and practice. its took me about 3 old heads to master it. its so easy a cave man can do it. go to centaur archerys website and watch the sharpening video and it explains everything. it is the BEST sharpening tool on the market.

Burnsie · March 08, 2011, 09:36:00 PM

Grizzly Equipment has the kit way cheap. Can also get a 1/4" wide wide from them seperately.
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sticbow · March 08, 2011, 09:41:00 PM

freehand..just get some old broadheads an practice...scary sharp

LONGSTYKES · March 09, 2011, 08:06:00 AM

Does anyone use cut resistant gloves while sharpening, with this system?

March 09, 2011, 08:45:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by straitera:
Freehand here. Sharpen surgical instruments for a good while.

Honing will either remove the burr leaving a straight polished edge; or, straighten the burr & polish the edge to perfection. Honing/polishing is a quicker stroke than sharpening because the bevel should be already established at this point.

Differences in steels, tempers, Rockwells, etc will result in the edge being brittle enough to break off or otherwise bend. Either way, the razor edge must be super straight. Jigs help especially newbes. Cardboard wheels already have abrasive within the cardboard itself. Adding rouge or polish only helps. Rouge & polish both are both extremely fine abrasive which effects the leading edge. PM for more.

PM sent Forrest!

If anybody knows of how to make a jig for the wheels I would be greatly interested.

Bisch

Ed Isaacs · March 09, 2011, 01:27:00 PM

I use them freehand.

T Folts · March 09, 2011, 01:31:00 PM

Free hand here also, one other thing I do is mark on the body of my grinder for a reference line.