Trade points...heres were I am so far

[Dave Bowers]

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.


This one is what they look like on the shft..sorta  

[Pat B]

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.

[Dave Bowers]

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.

[vintage archer]

Dave  looking good. Pretty neat

[Mike Vines]

looks like it work just fine.

[Dave Bowers]

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.

[magnus]

Great job. Really liking those.

[carpsniperg2]

Very cool and it looks like you are doing a nice job.

[Fletcher]

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.

[wooddamon1]

That's cool, gives me an idea for slackin' time at work...  

[Dave Bowers]

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.