How to Sharpen Your Own Drill Bits

[@kimstuart-gregory1450]

Very nice demonstration. Would have liked to see the bit used at the end to show how it performs next to your standard brad point ;)

[@OldSneelock]

Well done. I like your explanation and the care you take in giving reasons why you choose this process. When I sharpen a bit I use a drill bit gage to verify that the point is centered. A small square works to give a measured reference too. Thanks.

[@binhho179]

Thank you Sir, this 5 mins tutorial is priceless and stay with me for the rest of my life . I now have any size brad point bit on demand any time.

[@CleaveMountaineering]

Great trick, I'll have to try this. Easier than asking the boss to order me a set, and I can custom make big ones out of messed up big bits too... For when the paddle, forstner, or auger aren't appropriate.

[@TeamProsperity]

very well done, thanks

[@HiltonRalphs]

This is certainly worth a try because looking at Lee Valley's site, the Triumph Twists Bits (which are not cheap and nasty) are at least half the price of the LV Brad Point Bits.

[@buzzlyons]

Thanks for the idea Michael. Can you please provide details on the grinding wheel you are using?

[@n8guy]

Really cool technique. Would have never come up with this on my own. Thanks!

[@RickMcQuay]

I'm sure that after some practice it's possible to re-profile a bit that will cut a clean hole but good brad points aren't hard to find.

[@richardm3421]

Fantastic advice, thanks!

[@BackyardWoodworking]

I' lazy I use the drill Dr. It's fast and works well for me.

[@SatishKumar-bw1]

NICE work

[@Mieszko777]

Hi! Is the speed of the grinding machine important?

[@RobertoPerez1]

Thank you saved me 20 dollars on 5/8 drill bit which was worn and no good.. And when it wears again will just resharpen again!

[@blackfender100]

Excellent thank you.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Harbor freight sells brad point drill bits for around $20. You get like around 35 I think.

[@discgolftrainnut]

Nice info but I just use my Drill Doctor.

[@HiltonRalphs]

Are you sure Dan? No consumer Drill Doctor can sharpen twist bits to the shape of what was shown in the video.

[@discgolftrainnut]

Hilton Ralphs I guess I'm just lazy...plus my hands shake too much.