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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: Runningbear on February 16, 2009, 06:56:46 pm

Title: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: Runningbear on February 16, 2009, 06:56:46 pm

Has anyone tried 3 River Trade Points they are 150 grains for about $17.00?
Brian. ;D

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: Pat B on February 16, 2009, 11:14:15 pm

Like these...

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/Minutemansarrows006.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/Minutemansarrows003.jpg)

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: TRACY on February 17, 2009, 09:39:30 am

If you want to make your own, Venisonburger may have some stock band saw blades.

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: Pat B on February 17, 2009, 09:43:24 am

Brian, I bought those heads from 3Rivers a few years ago.

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: PeteC on February 17, 2009, 10:16:10 pm

Brian ,they are easy to make from old circular saw blades,or band-saw blades.Just lay them out.Cut out,grind an edge,heat to cherry red,quinch in motor oil,haft to an arrow shaft,take a few test shots,then put a razor edge on them,and your ready to go huntin'. God Bless

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: Runningbear on February 18, 2009, 12:47:09 am

Thanks! I'll try making some of my own.
Brian. ;)

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: Pat B on February 18, 2009, 01:00:04 am

The trades from 3Rivers are not for hunting. Not legal in most states because they are less than 7/8" wide. They are, however, a fairly traditional design of trade point.

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: kerbinator on February 20, 2009, 07:15:46 pm

Pat, what do you use to cut your circular saw blades that stuff it pretty hard.

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: Pat B on February 20, 2009, 08:24:09 pm

I have had my best luck with a cold chisel and hammer. Score the metal and break it off. I tried a Dremil but used about 4 fiber blades on one trade point. I can buy broadheads cheaper than that. ;D I think a small side grinder with a carbide disc might be the way to go...unless you have a plasma cutter. :o 8)

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: PeteC on February 21, 2009, 12:55:32 pm

The easiest method I've found is using a chop saw with a metal cut off wheel.A cut off wheel,of the correct size, will also fit a mitre saw,or even a circular saw held in a vise.Be sure to wear a face mask,and ,or goggles, and heavy gloves, when doing this.You can cut the points out and grind them in minutes.It takes longer to lay them out than it does to build them. God Bless

Title: Re: 3 Rivers Hunting Trade points
Post by: Mechslasher on February 23, 2009, 09:50:26 am

i bought some off ebay from a fellow who sells them for $6 a dozen.  i couldn't make them for that price.  i think he stamps them out with a press.