How to Customize Your Broadhead

Broadhead arrowheads are defined as either fixed or mechanical. Mechanical broadheads have moving parts and can have more than four cutting edges. Traditional fixed broadheads generally mimic that of stone arrowheads fashioned by primitive cultures. Many hunters choose to customize their broadheads to suit their hunting needs. Fixed, flat broadheads can be customized or shaped to your own design using appropriate edging and metal cutting tools. Shaping a broadhead for customization can be accomplished with little difficulty.

Things You'll Need

  • Vise
  • Marker
  • Angle grinder
  • Rotary tool with filing bit
  • Sharpening rod
  • Sharpening stone
  • Sharpening jig (optional)
  • Paint or teflon coating (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stencil the edge design that you want to produce on the broadhead using a marker. The edge design is up to personal preference, but must be identical on both sides of the arrowhead for proper flight.

    • 2

      Secure the broadhead in a vise. Ensure that the edges are accessible to work.

    • 3

      Cut along your line using an angle grinder until you remove the material that you need to complete your design.

    • 4

      Remove the rough cut edges using a rotary tool with a fine filing bit. Just shear off any rough edges until the edges are smooth.

    • 5

      Secure the broadhead in a sharpening jig or a vise. Sharpen the edges to a .15-inch bevel or a bevel that you prefer, using a sharpening rod or stone.

    • 6

      Polish or paint the broadhead if you prefer, then sharpen the edges once more. You can also add a protective teflon coating if you prefer.