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HUNTINGFOOL · 01-21-2011, 09:58 PM

I want to sharpen some slip tips I banged up in Baja

what is the best method?

Bench grinder? Belt sander?...
Thanks guys

Freedive4life · 01-21-2011, 10:30 PM

Bench grinder gets them sharp as a needle. Thats what I always use.

Or if you shoot in rocks a lot(obviously not with a slip tip) you can purchase a shitty little file from harbor freight and get a decent edge on it while out in the water.

toptuna · 01-21-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedive4life

Bench grinder gets them sharp as a needle. Thats what I always use.

Or if you shoot in rocks a lot(obviously not with a slip tip) you can purchase a shitty little file from harbor freight and get a decent edge on it while out in the water.

bad ass idea.

Jason Williams · 01-21-2011, 10:59 PM

Belt sander works in a pinch too. I'll second carrying a bastard file in your gear bag, they are cheap and take up little space.

*phil herranen* · 01-21-2011, 11:29 PM

Be carefull wit a grinder or belt sander , if you over heat the metal you will ruin the temper and the tip will blunt very ez . It's best to do it very slowly and cool it often
Phil

CAPTAIN BUCK · 02-06-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by phil herranen

Be carefull wit a grinder or belt sander , if you over heat the metal you will ruin the temper and the tip will blunt very ez . It's best to do it very slowly and cool it often
Phil

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01-21-2011, 09:58 PM	#1
HUNTINGFOOL Lang Ortman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 182	How to sharpen a slip tip I want to sharpen some slip tips I banged up in Baja what is the best method? Bench grinder? Belt sander?... Thanks guys

01-21-2011, 10:30 PM	#2
Freedive4life Living the life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Below the water Posts: 1,547	Re: How to sharpen a slip tip Bench grinder gets them sharp as a needle. Thats what I always use. Or if you shoot in rocks a lot(obviously not with a slip tip) you can purchase a shitty little file from harbor freight and get a decent edge on it while out in the water. __________________ Lets dive

01-21-2011, 10:59 PM	#4
Jason Williams Half Assed Astronaut Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lost at sea Posts: 474	Re: How to sharpen a slip tip Belt sander works in a pinch too. I'll second carrying a bastard file in your gear bag, they are cheap and take up little space.

01-21-2011, 11:29 PM	#5
phil herranen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa cruz Age: 38 Posts: 3,941	Re: How to sharpen a slip tip Be carefull wit a grinder or belt sander , if you over heat the metal you will ruin the temper and the tip will blunt very ez . It's best to do it very slowly and cool it often Phil __________________ www.herranenspearguns.com epoxy http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=100950 for hybrid spearguns call Daryl at 808-256-5628

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