Simmons on a KME, a new find

[krink]

I have watched a lot of videos and read a lot of posts on how to sharpen Simmons Sharks with a KME broadhead kit.  I finally decided on using a file, half round diamond rod, and a butchers steel to obtain a sharp edge on my broadheads.  After my first pass with all three I had a decent edge that would cut hair off my leg.  The only problem was that too much pressure had to be used to cut the said hair and it wasn't a clean razors edge type of cut.  

So with a goal in mind I took a stroll in my basement to see what I could concoct.  I found myself looking at my sand paper.  I remember reading an article a long time ago about getting a "scary sharp" edge on hand planes using sand paper.  Well I know it can be used but how is what I asked myself.  As we know the concave nature of the Simmons makes sharpening difficult and using the sand paper flat just wont work.  I decided to wrap the sand paper around my butchers steel.  It works ok but I didnt have the control I wanted.  So I did some more wondering and eventually found a piece of 1in OD PVC  (aprox 15 in long) pipe and the light bulb went off.  I sprayed the PVC with some spray glue and wrapped the sheet around the pipe.  Then I went to work on my BH.  

I started at 10 stokes a side counting down to 1 while alternating sides.  What I had left was a mirror finish that would shave hair like a straight razor.  I had control of the pipe and never was worried about cutting my self.  I was able to keep the 25 degree angle that the KME is set to.  I may try to go on with finer grits if I can find some in the 3000-5000 area.  

I hope this helps some of you out there trying to get a edge on your Sharks.  If pictures are needed just ask and I will try to get some posted

[gordydog]

My brother devised the same system with the sandpaper and PVC, but used a 6-8" PVC.