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tonyjeffs wrote:
Tips on sharpening drill bits generally? angle, ordinary hammer, SDS
Many of the sds bits have a sort of nipple on the end, almost a bell
or bobble hat shape - is that important ?
I generally try and sharpen things dangerously with an angle grinder -
a stone takes forever.

Can I maybe buy a bit sharpening machine?

They can be useful for larger sizes - but most can only cope with up to
about 12mm. However you could use the grinding wheel part and do it
freehand.


Where do I find the FAQ - I ought to know the address by heart.
Thanks

Sony

SDS - I bought a cordless P drill from B&Q. £50. It is quiet,
determined, very good. The disadvantage is that the new battery lasts
for about one 20 minute job. This worries me that after a few months,
the batteries will need changing ever five minutes. So perhaps corded
is better.
Nevertheless, really good at the price, and a good intro to SDS which
I must thank this group for telling me about recently.

Fact of life with any power hungry tool. The same applies to circular
saws. Cordless versions are only really worthwhile if you have no mains
available - or where it would be inconvenient to run it. With SDS such a
thing might be fitting satellite dishes for a living. For most DIY mains
is better.

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