"RayV" wrote in message
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Cut a wedge at the proper angle
Chuck the dull bit in my drill press
Clamp the wedge and a stone or fine file to the DP table
Lower the dull bit against the stone or file
Keep bit oiled and cool
Done

You're close Ray. Forget the wedge and all the other stuff. Take a look at
a brand new bit and notice how the point is ground from flute to flute.
Simply hold the bit against the grinder wheel to achieve the two correct
angles (down and left), and then tail it up until you grind to the second
flute. Easier demonstrated than explained. You don't need any jigs -
besides, they would only be good for one size bit. Practice, examine your
grind carefully, test it on some steel, and if necessary, practice some
more. Forget the oil too. The amount of time a 1/4" bit should be on your
grinder wheel is less than a second per side. If you don't have a grinder a
belt sander will do just nicely.

I sharpen all of my own bits except for the very smallest.

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-Mike-