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Zymurgy
 
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Default Grind-It-Yourself Drill bits

Pete C wrote
(Zymurgy) wrote:
Pete C wrote
"davenpat" wrote:

You wrote this back to front. That last question should have been your
first.

OK how do you sharpen drill bits?


Buy a job lot of secondhand ex-engineering works HSS bits from an
autojumble. I haven't bought (or sharpened) a drill bit in ages.


I was just wondering why Dave hasn't offered any hints on how to
sharpen them.


Mmm, I generally use a carborundum stone, as i'm usually only
freshening the edge anyway. However, since I got a selection it's not
been necessary. Quality bits keep their edge, and using them in a
drill press prolongues the life.

Cheers,

Paul.