You can sharpen drill bits by hand

RayV · 2007-11-06T14:58:21+00:00

Had to drill out a steel rivet and all of my little bits were as sharpas bowling balls. Go buy some junk bits at the Borg?, nah, let me tryto sharpen one first.Started at the lip and ground by twisting and raising the bit againstthe wheel. Took a few tries to get a reasonable looking tip and triedit out. To my surprise the bit easily cut through the steel rivet. Icould probably get the hang of it if I practiced a little but now Iknow a bit doesn't need to be thrown out I will probably add the DrillDoctor to my wish list for the up coming silly season. (by the time Ireally get it right all of my bits could only drill 1/2" deep holes)Any reccomendations as to model number DD or a similar product fromthe group?Are there any sharpeners in the homeowner/hobbyist market that cansharpen my yet to be purchased brad-points?BTW, if you want a very detailed post on how to sharpen bits by handread Bill's post here:

Nov 06, 2007 20 Replies

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Lew Hodgett 18 years ago

"Renata" wrote >

Naw, I use my carbide forstners for 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2

Lew

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