Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - sharpening drill bits
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : sharpening drill bits
05-15-01, 05:58 AM
Hi! I have several used drill bits that are in need of harpening. Is there a way to do this manually or should I invest in a product such as "the drill dr."? I also would like to know when do I use a grinding wheel as opposed to a hone to sharpen other tools and blades. If it aint sharp neither am I! Thanks....Ducki
TCB4U2B2B
05-15-01, 07:46 AM
Hey Ducki
Tom has already posted the information your requesting regarding sharpening drill bits, in his reply to June H. Faron, dated 05-12-01.
The information is very accurate and buying a generic drill bit sharpener does provide sharp bits for casual useage for the hobbiest or homeowner.
Tom has already posted the information your requesting regarding sharpening drill bits, in his reply to June H. Faron, dated 05-12-01.
The information is very accurate and buying a generic drill bit sharpener does provide sharp bits for casual useage for the hobbiest or homeowner.
Sharp Advice
05-15-01, 09:51 PM
Hi: Ducki
There isn't any accurate hand method to sharpen drilling bits. It is possible to sharpen the cutting edge holding the bit in hand and grinding the top cutting surface.
One needs a sharp eye and a steady hand to do this but it can be done. Using this hand method, the problems arise due to inaccurate cutting surfaces and thinning of the center point. Center point is called the web.
Sharpened incorrectly, the cutting surfaces will not evenly cut causing problems and without an accurate web point, the bit will wonder off center. Which means the bit will not drill straight down from the center.
Best method is to buy a shop type bit sharpener. More information on this topic is contained in the prior posting to June Faron.
Good Luck
Tom_Bartco Enterprises
Accurate Power Equipment Company.
Complete Saw and Tool Sharpening Service.
Sharpeners Quote:
"I can sharpen almost anything,
except your mind and your wits."
There isn't any accurate hand method to sharpen drilling bits. It is possible to sharpen the cutting edge holding the bit in hand and grinding the top cutting surface.
One needs a sharp eye and a steady hand to do this but it can be done. Using this hand method, the problems arise due to inaccurate cutting surfaces and thinning of the center point. Center point is called the web.
Sharpened incorrectly, the cutting surfaces will not evenly cut causing problems and without an accurate web point, the bit will wonder off center. Which means the bit will not drill straight down from the center.
Best method is to buy a shop type bit sharpener. More information on this topic is contained in the prior posting to June Faron.
Good Luck
Tom_Bartco Enterprises
Accurate Power Equipment Company.
Complete Saw and Tool Sharpening Service.
Sharpeners Quote:
"I can sharpen almost anything,
except your mind and your wits."