How to sharpen your drill bits // Paul Brodie's Shop

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00:00 Introduction
00:50 Cutting off the drill
01:50 Sharpening overview
03:35 Sharpening theory
06:31 Sharpening the wheel
10:55 Dressing the wheel
13:18 Sharpening technique
17:30 Detailed sharpening how-to
19:48 cutting the web
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[@da1082]

You just showed me how to correctly sharpen drill bits! Never realized that there is a technique to properly get the drill square and sharp! Thanks so much for explaining this! I've struggled with this a long time, can't wait to try my hand at this now.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciate it!

[@meatcreap]

This is the best drill sharpening video I’ve seen. Thank you, Mitch & Paul! Wishing you both well!!

[@stringlarson1247]

Right?

[@ronaldbergmark4944]

Great to see that you are out of the hospital and back home again Paul! You and Mitch together have produced one of the best, most informative and entertaining KZbin channels on bike and workshop subjects. Best wishes.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Ronald! 😉

[@davidsnyder2000]

Ronald thank you for the update with Paul’s health. I’ve been checking the comments virtually daily. I’m curious, is there another area to look at for updates on Paul’s health?

[@ronaldbergmark4944]

@@davidsnyder2000 Try the about tab on his you tube chanel. There you can find links to Paul’s othet sites

[@erniegroocock4354]

I love how patient you are in your explanations you’re a great teacher keep doing what you do you’re amazing

[@paulbrodie]

I taught Framebuilding 101 at the University for almost 10 years. That experience really helped in the videos.

[@NestDesigns210]

Yes your are right, I love how patient he is when explaining the process. I’m working on how to do that my self. He is a great example of a humble craftsman. 🤜🏽

[@paulbrodie]

@@NestDesigns210 Thank you so much 😉

[@willgrime]

Immensely useful. You’re downloading the most superb essence of your intelligence and experience, so generous, so useful, so very much appreciated. Thank you so much. Cheers, Will

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Will. I'm happy that our videos are proving to be useful. Appreciate your comments!

[@slackdc1]

Thanks for reminding people to stand to the side when starting up a new wheel. That's a safety issue that many people over look. Great video

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Dave.

[@craighearn747]

It’s always a bad day when they pass right by you and you realize you never could have moved in time.

[@wmwinkle]

Excellent. I have struggled with this for years. I bought drill sharpener electric things and they never worked or I was using them wrong. This is the most comprehensive, clear, concise explanation I have ever seen. I have bought numerous bits just because the old ones were dull. Thank you!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Bill. Glad you found value in our video...

[@AlexKost-tq6bj]

Best video I've seen on the subject. Clearly tons of experience. Solid filming and great detailed useful explanation. Wish KZbin had more content like this! Thank you!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Alex. Yes, I have been making things in my shop for many, many years now! ...

[@Welderman007]

Finally somebody on KZbin that actually knows how to sharpen a drill bit. This guy is spot on the angle really doesn't matter what is important is to make sure that the leading edge is higher than the trailing edge and it will cut

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching! 😉

[@user-xn7kb4sr2v]

Thanks Paul and Mitch love the attention to detail and what you share with us. Go well.

[@dorancoonse3684]

Good Morning you two. Thanks for the tip!

[@allenmcvay2355]

This was one of many skills I was taught in Jr. High shop class in the 70s. It seemed easy then but now when I try to free hand a drill its a challenge. Its great to see someone with skills!

[@paulbrodie]

Allen, you have to keep practicing! Helps to have very good eyesight too. Thanks for watching..

[@lodgecav490]

Good to see you are replying to comments Paul, you will be back educating & entertaining us when you are ready, of that I am sure. Beaming lots of positive energy from the UK.🤞

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Lodge, appreciate your support 😉

[@Pete4875]

Great Video! The only drill sharping video necessary.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Pete!

[@kevincranford148]

It took me a lot of time to learn how to sharpen a bit by hand. I got tired of buying drill bits. I finally used new bits to learn the angle, then put them in a drill press to test them. Learn on big bits first and that will help you. I finally mastered the process.

[@paulbrodie]

Congrats! Knowing how to sharpen a drill bit is a great skill to have...

[@jacquikowalewsky7691]

Took me back over 40 years to being an apprentice in the machine shop and being shown how to sharpen drill bits. And truing the wheels. Thanks for the memory Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. I'm glad I had that experience in machine shop when I was young.

[@vinylvinylvinyl]

I very much appreciated this. Thank you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks John. We appreciate you watching and commenting....

[@balazsrepasi8035]

Great explanation, thanks. Nice bikes in the background.

[@HepcatHarley]

You know it's right when you see swarf coming from both sides of the drill as it goes in. :)

[@richardscovell6620]

Outstanding Paul, well worth the wait...thank you, another brilliant technical video, your a legend

[@836dmar]

Great stuff as usual. It’s very rewarding to hand sharpen a bit and have it cut easily with even swarf. Miss you guys. Hope all is well!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks. Mitch and I will be back after I finish my healing process.

[@1963corvette327]

holly crap Mr. Brodie, these bits get me so frustrated ,tks for the tip.....!!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Dell.

[@terryenyart5838]

Excellent explanation! Thank you for sharing your knowledge & skills.

[@lsdave]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world.

[@paulbrodie]

And thank you for watching.

[@fryscountrylifechannel4437]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@paulbrodie]

And thank you for watching!

[@hosseinjahangard336]

Fantastic 🙏🏼

[@TLervis]

Awesome instruction.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Tyler....

[@phantomtech287]

Patient and perfection 💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AndrewMoizer]

Thanks so much for this. I’ll have to watch this several times but I finally feel up to trying to sharpen 40+ years of blunt drills.

[@paulbrodie]

Andrew, you are welcome. Just take your time and have a bit of patience!

[@AndrewMoizer]

@@paulbrodie it all looks possible and lacking in mystery now. I’ll be giving it a go soon.

[@paulbrodie]

Right on!

[@FrancisoDoncona]

I have binged watched every episode now twice. Nope, couldn’t find Mitch. Reading your responses gives me hope that things are going well and getting better. We are waiting for your triumphant return as I need a little inspiration to get back in my shop.

[@paulbrodie]

Not to give anything away, but the is a very small possibility you may be seeing a little more of Mitch in the days to come! Thanks for liking our videos. Mitch and I appreciate viewers like you 😉

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Good morning and hope you are doing better. I also sharpen drills by hand. You know when you're good at it when you're fellow mechanics ask you to sharpen theirs. Now retired, I have my neighbors asking to sharpen theirs. There is something meditative in the process and enjoyable. Blessings 🙏

[@glenpiro313]

Sorcery, absolute sorcery. I will watch this one easily a dozen times. Awesome Paul ,thank you.

[@paulbrodie]

Technique, not sorcery! Thanks Glen.

[@user-bn2tm4yk7o]

Combining your expert knowledge with a flawless video makes a fabulous teaching tool. Paul, you are an exceptional teacher. Thank you, and keep up these amazing tutorials.

[@AllanO808]

Brilliant, thanks so much for the in-depth explanation and techniques.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Allan...

[@tdstone8910]

This is the best drill sharpening video I’ve seen

[@paulbrodie]

Well that is a very nice comment. Thank you very much!

[@k.johnzarzeczny682]

As a old shop teacher I would give you a A+ on your demonstration and expatiation. It was the hardest thing to teach any body to do.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.

[@user-un6so8dk3q]

Thank you good job.

[@lodgecav490]

Best wishes Paul from England, Be Lucky.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Lodge. I will try to be as lucky as I can 😉

[@lodgecav490]

@@paulbrodie 🤞❤️

[@prashantrahate5371]

Hi Paul. You are perfectly teaching, thank you so much...!

[@paulbrodie]

Prashant, thank you very much!

[@zokisajovanovic8545]

The best explanation ever, thank you!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@AXNJXN1]

Decades of professionalism right here! All free, technically correct, machinest advice. Very grateful for what you've shared so thank you! I now know EXACTLY what needs to be done.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you... for watching and for commenting :)

[@devops9506]

Extremely informative video! Thanks! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@paulbrodie]

Hello Ukraine! Thanks for liking our video...

[@jasonlepage7915]

👍 , , , my grandfather was a machinist , , , started out during world war two , , , became a machine shop teacher here in Sault Ste Marie , Ontario in Canada at the Sault College , , , i took machine shop all through high school and at the college , , , i really like watching your channel and the things you show and teach , reminds me all the stuff i learned and the the things my grandfather showed me. 👍

[@Alex-ShtG]

Thanks for the subtitles. Thanks for the knowledge. Очень полезно.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching.

[@nikolaytube]

Helpful, thank you!

[@user-oj1dw8xp3o]

this is the best visual lesson for drill sharpening!!! thank you!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you 😉

[@a.lame.username.]

Making the world a better place. Excellent work, thank you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Bradley!

[@pub6023]

I have been looking at buying a drill sharpener….scraped that idea and instead will buy a diamond grinding wheel dresser and use your technique! Thank you 🙏

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@charleskyler1928]

Hey Paul, I learned to hand sharpen bits in high school, a skill that is still with me to this day. A story to go with that skill: I was supervising the construction of an observatory. The crew assembling the steel frame for the dome was drilling bolt holes to secure the dome. They told me they had to stop for the day because all their 1/2” bits were to dull to continue. I asked if they had a hand grinder, they did. I clamped the grinder to a beam and quickly sharpened 6 bits. They where stunned that it A- could be done at all, and B- could be done using a hand grinder, C- that as a project manager I knew how to do something they didn’t … Cheers.

[@paulbrodie]

Charles, great story! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@MrBully61]

Awesome Paul, thanks for putting up this video. Your explanations were great, easy to understand 👍

[@davidsnyder2000]

Hoping and praying your both doing good….especially Paul. I hope your healing and energy are on the upswing🙂🙏

[@frankbing1]

This is the best drill bit sharpening video I’ve seen, many videos I’ve watched do not show you close ups of the angles, thank you for uploading this video it’s now in my saved list.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Frank. Appreciate your comments!

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Thank you Paul.. really appreciate you taking the time to pass on your knowhow and experience. Priceless. Cheers from Wisconsin

[@paulbrodie]

Jason, thank you kindly.

[@adamkirkland4348]

Yes this is the best drill sharpening video I’ve seen too. Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us.

[@chrisirtem6241]

i can just listen to you all day you made me feel so relaxed. the world needs more people like you. thank you very much Paul. your a legend with the gift of the gab. i am now subscribed and will watch all your other videos at my earliest convenience.

[@davegiddings5250]

You taught me something again. Cheers Paul and Mitch, always informative and entertaining.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Dave.

[@roycarter6235]

Thank you both, that is the best "how to sharpen a drill bit " that I have come across. I have always known the basics but you have clearly and simply upgraded my skillset. I have subscribed. Thanks again

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Roy.. I'm glad you found the video to be helpful...

[@bigmuz_pilot]

The best drill sharpening video in the world, I did my fitting machining apprenticeship 30 years ago in Sydney and I was lucky enough to have an instructor who was very much like Paul. Made me a better man and good tradesman :)

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for sharing. Very nice comments, Murray.

[@peterdriver7816]

I'm very sorry to hear that keep your chin up we need you back in the shop 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Peter! 😉

[@jkruegs9568]

Best drill sharpening video I've seen. Now I think I can actually do this! Thanks!!

[@paulbrodie]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

[@atomicdmt8763]

excellent info! national treasure

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@warrenwallace3]

this is great , the camera work and explenation was very well done . thanks so much

[@randolphkoder2428]

It is amazing how clear your explanations are and how well your video makes the study clear and simple. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Randolph. Glad you liked our videos. Mitch and I keep trying to do better! 😉

[@PaulG.369]

Your sharpened drill sounds nice as it goes thru the piece of aluminum. Thank you for sharing.

[@davidsnyder2000]

Miss seeing your videos……your still in my prayers Paul❤️🙏😐

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you David. I appreciate your support very much 😉

[@dorancoonse3684]

Paul thanks for the update on your heath issue. Hope you are better soon. Doran

[@NotSoDumb]

The best, thank you.

[@jimtomate1969]

The world is on pause, waiting for You. We are expecting You to come back stronger, better and with a good fit. 💜

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Jim. I will do my best. Paul 😉

[@ronsampservice3066]

When I was 18 and went to work in my first machine shop, the owner asked if I could sharpen tool bits. Of course I said "Sure". He took out a drill bit, ground the end flat and said "Sharpen it". I did. Been doing it by hand ever since. Great video Paul!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks. Another good story!

[@rickfazzini22]

Very informative guys, thanks for sharing. My father and two brothers have all had back surgeries already (degenerative disc) and I also have difficulties with mine from time to time so I can understand where your coming from. Hope you feel better soon.

[@hosseinjahangard336]

This is the best drill sharpening that I have seen , many thanks

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Hossein. Appreciate your comment!

[@dariorodriguez7157]

You're a great great teacher Paul. Another excellent video. Learn with you is great. Thanks a lot. From Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Dario.

[@cbcarper9681]

Excellent

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@ronduck2812]

Very good video explaining how to do it thanks for your time

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Ron 😉

[@chotuusian4127]

Good work 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Much.

[@owentimo]

Thank you that was more informative than I ever could’ve imagined. I now know that I can fix my grinding wheel from being uneven, thank you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching!

[@pablocruzgilmour]

Really clear, informative and detailed explanation of the subject. I've recently discovered your channel and as a long time mountain biker and a woodworker I absolutely love it! Especially your chilled method of teaching, I know a pro when I see one. I picked up a few good techniques here, usually I put a sort of micro bevel then the rake angle on my bits which works ok but I can't wait to try out your more fluid motion. Thank you Paul!

[@artysa.blackwood4261]

Thanks sir, I fixed my dull bits and now they are better than new.

[@paulbrodie]

Excellent!

[@leslieaustin151]

That was such a good explanation. Thanks Paul, it explained parts I’ve struggled over, so I’ll be watching again, and giving it a go. I have too many blunt drills and this video will help (has helped) a lot. Thanks again. Les in UK

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Les.

[@yodasbff3395]

Great tutorial on drill sharpening, 👍, the best I have seen on KZbin, thanks.

[@paulbrodie]

Nice comment, thank you.

[@michaelhegarty6977]

Mr Brodie.Your years of experience shine through.This video was an absolute pleasure to watch and understand.Keep up the amazing work..Thank you,from Ireland.

[@paulbrodie]

Well that's a very nice comment. Thank you very much!

[@damdaham3718]

The best video explaining on how to do something with some much detail. I love it. Thank you, I have learn a lot

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much :)

[@jeffkeen6943]

Loving the 'Peter Counter'...who knew his name was Peter? Everybody loves a bit of alliteration!!! Hope you are feeling better soon Paul!!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Jeff.

[@greybeard3759]

All the best and positive waves to you!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Grey Beard. We appreciate your support! 😉

[@1crazypj]

I don't normally watch drill sharpening video's but this time I did. What you showed is pretty much exactly what I was taught in the mid 1970's, including using two nuts to get 120 degree angle which is often 'close enough'. It's pretty much forgotten about nowadays so good to see it mentioned (I've never used a drill guide either and I don't have the rests on bench grinder) I will add two things though, the first you've probably seen, someone who 'knows how to dress the wheel' then using diamond wrong and losing the actual diamond from the holder and the second is using a slip stone (India stone) to remove the edge when drilling brass (to get zero rake but still have clearance angle) Conventional grind often 'pulls' the drill into brass.

[@paulbrodie]

Sounds like we have the same sharpening style. I thought about adding brass and plexiglas drill sharpening techniques but then the video would be even longer... I am a little amazed that my Diamond on a Stick has lasted me 40+ years. Thanks for commenting.

[@markmackenzie2533]

Hi Paul, Thanks so much for your entertaining and educational channel. We all hope you can overcome your injuries soon. Early in my Electrical Trade apprenticeship 50 years ago I was taught exactly what you have shown in this video. I have sharpened all my own drills and everyone else's ever since and is a great skill to have under your belt. Greetings from Australia.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Australia!

[@PompeyMatt17]

that was amazing....it was like a one to one personal tutorial...

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. You are very kind!

[@goober650NX]

Suffering from a bit of separation anxiety from an absence of your videos and when I check to see what's up I find out about your bad news. I can't offer any wonderfully wise words of comfort other than to say that I'm truly very sorry and that I hope that it all works out well for you and that you will return to full and robust health. I'm sure that your KZbin family are all rooting for you and wishing all the very best for you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. Yes, I am working on regaining my health, but it is going to take some time. Really do appreciate all the support and good wishes 😉

[@royboyd5039]

##0o

[@philmenzies2477]

Nicely done. Just the way I was taught 40 years ago. Would like to add, that switching to an aluminium oxide wheel will give you much better control of how much comes off each pass, and a much better finish to the edge.

[@Manandmachine772]

That was very informative And I believe I might give a go at sharpening. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Carl. Give it a go. Getting the hand motions right is important and I think you can do it 😉

[@tomfortson5147]

Hi Paul & Mitch, Great demo and explanation on the drill bit sharpening. My college machine shop teacher didn't explain it anywhere near that well! Thanks again!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Tom.

[@TheOldaz1]

Another very good instructional, anyone can read a book telling you what the correct words are, but a simple explanation and a good result are often the best teachers. Thanks guys.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.

[@andrewmundenandcadfellmast4624]

Thanks Paul, Ive been sharpening freehand for a while , but badly! Now I can see what I need to do to make a better job, Im thrilled👍🏼👍🏼

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Andrew. Sharpening is a learned technique so have a little patience too :)

[@stoshvineyard8795]

thank you for taking the time to really explainthr bit . good job sir i understand everything you explained.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Stosh!

[@MrSki-mv2kr]

The best but video and very cool to see old school simple tips with simple rules to follow. People always trying to use a device to sharpen bits but it's not a tool..... it's understanding what needs to happen while sharpening. Thank you so very much...... now I just need to practice my knowledge just learned.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching. Yes, you do need to practice the sharpening technique so that it becomes almost second nature.. Good luck!

[@oheso]

Love the Peter Counter! Keep it!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks! Will do!

[@orlandotvvlog8325]

Yehey now i have an idea how to sharpen the drill bit thank you

[@PosParts]

Hope you get feeling better man. Take it easy and heal up 🤙🏻 miss seeing the videos but praying for a quick recovery for you.

[@paulbrodie]

Working on it for sure!

[@kirmizikuzu]

Thank you ....😊

[@paulbrodie]

And thank you too!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Thank you for the class on drill sharping. GREAT tip on standing to the side of the grinder when starting a "new" wheel be it a brand new one or just a new to you wheel.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Tom.