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Information and Resources => Trading Post => Topic started by: Jtilley on August 23, 2011, 11:58:37 pm

Title: trade points......any one interested in a paticular size/style???
Post by: Jtilley on August 23, 2011, 11:58:37 pm

Things have been kinda slow at work lately, so today I decided to make up some points and offer them for trade  ;D These are made from 1 1/4" wide heavy galvenized banding used for strapping mobile homes to the foundation. This is really heavy stout banding. I made these points 1" wide x 1 1/4" long, and sanded a bevel on all four edges. These would make awesome small game or practice points. I am sure they would be effective even on deer, but may not be to exact enough tolerances for some guys. Some things I would be interested in trading for are : B-50 , leather, bow building books, exotic wood scraps, staves, feathers, hand tools, etc. I have many interests such as bow building, muzzleloading, fishing, slingshots, blowguns, woodworking, etc. So don't be afraid to offer I may take you up on it......  ;D

Is anyone interested in a paticular size or style of metal point?? I have a nearly unlimited supply of the heavy banding, but also have a good source of sawmill bandsaw pieces, circle saw blades etc. Of course It takes alot more time when working with the heavier metals, but I may could cut some out if anyone is interested.......

Title: Re: trade points......for trade ;D
Post by: Jtilley on August 24, 2011, 12:00:37 am

I have plenty , and lots more where these came from........

Title: Re: trade points......for trade ;D
Post by: Jtilley on August 24, 2011, 12:01:37 am

sorry for the blurry pics, not sure what happened there.... :(

Title: Re: trade points......for trade ;D
Post by: CherokeeKC on August 25, 2011, 11:30:36 am

What are the measurements and weight of them?

Title: Re: trade points......for trade ;D
Post by: Jtilley on August 26, 2011, 12:56:20 am

not sure of the weight , but they measure 1 1/4" long x 1" wide ....... ;)

Title: Re: trade points......any one interested in a paticular size/style???
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 30, 2011, 04:20:48 pm

No tang will make it a tough mount job. Otherwise I would grab a batch from you.

Title: Re: trade points......any one interested in a paticular size/style???
Post by: bowtarist on August 31, 2011, 02:37:20 am

quote author=PEARL DRUMS link=topic=27668.msg370110#msg370110 date=1314729096]
No tang will make it a tough mount job. Otherwise I would grab a batch from you.
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Nothin' a small drill bit and a drill can't fix.

Title: Re: trade points......any one interested in a paticular size/style???
Post by: Jtilley on August 31, 2011, 10:13:49 am

I normally epoxy them deep in the end of the shaft and they hold fine. I have cut notches in the sides when I want to tie on , but the sinew is more for looks than for securing the head. I have never used a tang they seem to be a nuisance to me, but I could attempt to cut out a few, what size tang do you use???

John