Need Tool Advice

haha · 10-13-2006, 09:43 PM

I have been doing a bunch of deferred jobs. I need to sharpen my drill twist bits- hardened steel, not carbide. I have up to 1/2" bits. My friend used to sharpen them for me freehand. He was great, but I couldn't seem to get the skill, and now he has passed on.

I have a bench grinder- is there a jig, or even a standalone tool that will do a good job on drill bits?

I hate to throw them away and start over, it just doesn't feel very workmanlike.

Ha

Patrick · 10-13-2006, 09:44 PM

Yes. You can get sharpening tools at Sears or Harbor Freight.

Capt Curmudgeon · 10-13-2006, 09:49 PM

The best maintenance guy that ever worked for me swore by the "Drill bit Doctor" or something that sounds like that. Was featured in Family Handyman in the past 12 months. Little pricey (over$100) but it is rigged to handle all the angles needed. I was even able to use it correctly.

UncleHoney · 10-13-2006, 09:50 PM

http://woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5474

haha · 10-13-2006, 11:52 PM

Thanks guys. That Dr. is pricey, but I will have a look.

Ha

Nords · 10-14-2006, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaHa

That Dr. is pricey

... and considering the time & effort required, new drill bits are pretty cheap!

10-13-2006, 09:43 PM	#1
haha Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,474	Need Tool Advice I have been doing a bunch of deferred jobs. I need to sharpen my drill twist bits- hardened steel, not carbide. I have up to 1/2" bits. My friend used to sharpen them for me freehand. He was great, but I couldn't seem to get the skill, and now he has passed on. I have a bench grinder- is there a jig, or even a standalone tool that will do a good job on drill bits? I hate to throw them away and start over, it just doesn't feel very workmanlike. Ha __________________ "Show 'em just enough to win the turkey."- Former KY Governor Bert Combs

10-13-2006, 09:44 PM	#2
Patrick Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 876	Re: Need Tool Advice Yes. You can get sharpening tools at Sears or Harbor Freight. __________________ "Who among us is smart enough to learn from the mistakes of others?" - Voltaire

10-13-2006, 09:49 PM	#3
Capt Curmudgeon Dryer sheet wannabe Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 21	Re: Need Tool Advice The best maintenance guy that ever worked for me swore by the "Drill bit Doctor" or something that sounds like that. Was featured in Family Handyman in the past 12 months. Little pricey (over$100) but it is rigged to handle all the angles needed. I was even able to use it correctly. __________________ "Always choose the lesser of two weevils.."   Jack Aubry, HMRN

10-13-2006, 09:50 PM	#4
UncleHoney Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus Posts: 691	Re: Need Tool Advice http://woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5474 __________________ 100% retired and working hard at it.

10-13-2006, 11:52 PM	#5
haha Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,474	Re: Need Tool Advice Thanks guys. That Dr. is pricey, but I will have a look. Ha __________________ "Show 'em just enough to win the turkey."- Former KY Governor Bert Combs

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