I have been using MLCS shaper bits for making raised panels & doors for the last several years. They have performed fairly well considering the price.
However, my last project involved making about 24 raised panels from MDF. This left my raised panel bit in very dull condition. I have tried sharpening it by using a set of diamond sharpening tools (the cheap flat ones) using 400,
600 and 1200 grits. I probably spent well over two hours on this, but although it came out sharper than when it started, it is nowhere near the razor sharp condition I was used to. Of course, I didn't know exactly how to do it - just tried to follow the original angles.Anyhow, has anyone tried to do this or is there a professional sharpening service that could do it or should I just figure that I got my money's worth & buy a new one? I think I paid around $75 for the bit.
By the way the coping set which I used only on oak & poplar has been holding up much better.
Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Lou