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hillbilly61:
Do the bandsaw blades like they use for portable sawmills work for making broadheads? I can get about 8 of them. They look to be about 10' long. They are rusty and didn't want to waste my time if they can't be used. I would be keeping a couple for myself and try trading the rest if they will work.

JustinNC:
The ones I have are exactly as you describe. They cut and heat treat great. They came in light at mid 80s grain. Might have to wire wrap.

Lombard:
Mark, sounds like the type a friend of mine uses to make some fine knives out of. If it is the same stuff, then it should work just fine.  He builds a good fire, lets it burn down most of the way. He then throws the blades up on the fire, sometimes adding some more wood. Then just lets it set all night. He said this takes the temper out, and allows him to shape and cut the stuff with less difficulty. When he makes a knife, he then heats the metal back up carefully until it is just beyond magnetic. At that point he quenches the blade in a bucket of what I can only call goop, thick nasty looking stuff. He says he gets from around 54 to 60 on the Rockwell hardness scale. If you can do that, it should not be to much of a deal to get broadheads that will take and keep a keen edge.

hillbilly61:
 Well. That sounds a little beyond my skills. I thought you just had to cut the patern out and sharpen :-[ Oh well. It was a thought. I'll post them on the trad board . Maybe someone that has the skills can use them. :)

Lombard:
Mark, I wonder if one could use a cut off blade on an angle grinder, to cut out the basic shape with the material that you have as is? It would be worth a try if nothing else. Cut out the shape you want, smooth the rough stuff, grind your bevels, and then hone to a razors edge. Seems a cut off blade would generate enough heat from cutting to facilitate cutting tempered steel. Just me thinking out loud...kind of. :D

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