Sharpen Your Own Drill Bits! - Save Money! It's Easy! Video 1

[@petergarcia8225]

Shout out to all the Machinists, Mechanics and Handymans doing the job right and making our world fun and safe. We are the ultimate tool!😁😁😀👍

[@zhiweima2865]

I am a machinist/toolmaker and will never use this jig. Agree, it does drill the hole in the video, however, as the drilling process started I can see that the drill is not done properly. Unfortunately, this is not the correct way !

[@tgguillermo550]

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[@JimBrown-zc3ot]

I am almost 84. I have watched thousands of KZbin videos on topics from an atom to zebra fish. My grandfather was a wheelwright in West Virginia I have a natural affinity for working with wood. This video, by a knowledgable craftsman, is the Best Presentation I have ever seen on the Internet. Congratulations & Thanks!

[@AskWoodMan]

Thanks Jim. It is always gratifying to hear that someone finds useful information on my channel. Thanks for watching and taking your time to write. Keep in touch and thanks. Allan

[@albinstroniarz807]

Another great advancement!.. One that shares it free!.. To help the average mechanic do better job sharpening his bits!.. Good man!..deserves everyone's support!.. How many just go shopping to get new bits!.. every time they need a bit to just do the job???...

[@cgtotty]

THANK YOU ! I've read a few articles on bit sharpening and viewed the countless pictures they contained, but there's nothing like watching it being done . Great explanation and very good views of the process.

[@silkyway6575]

I've watched a number of videos on this subject tonight and yours is the simplest and most effective for an old codger like me. Thank you very much. Going to watch the one on how to make the wooden thingy with the groove in it now.

[@silkyway6575]

@RavenShield78 Thanks for the tip. I actually made mine out of a bit of scrap steel and put a couple of clips on it so that it's always in the same place when I attach it to the grinder. I might be able to grind a bit off the back edge so that it tips up a little at the front.

[@fasteddie4107]

There was a chain called “Tool Depot” that I used to take my drill bits to for sharpening. They have now gone out of business. Your video got me trying this on my own and this has worked out wonderfully. Thanks for sharing this video and your great insights.

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

This is the best video on the topic. An easy to do sure fire way. You will always get the angle right because of the jig. Also I like how the effectiveness of sharpening is proven by actually drilling into metal. Thanks for sharing.

[@genegrissom325]

I have used a lot of drill bit jigs, but yesterday, July 30 2014, I watched your video and made the jig you had. My bits are now sharp. Thanks. Gene Frost, TX

[@AskWoodMan]

Thanks Gene. I am in the middle of big steel fab project and have been using the jig constantly. What I like is there is no fuss or setup. I am glad to hear you found some useful information on my channel. Allan

[@herbertvanrensburg6411]

Real easy jig to make and use. I have been sharpening my drill bits by hand for the last 42 years however my eye sight is definitely not what it was, your jig will make things much easier

[@thesergeant3524]

I watched this video years ago and always had it in the back of my mind. A couple days ago I was drilling through steel and the bit wasn't going anywhere. I decided to just touch it up on the grinder and see what happens. I did it free hand and was sloppy but it literally took 15 seconds. Went back to the workpiece and was drilling through the steel like it was pine. Perfect, long spiral shavings. My mind was blown. Had to come back to see the jig. Now I see you're offering it for sale. I could make my own but will probably buy one just to show my support. Thank you!

[@jlaan1050]

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[@MaxMakerChannel]

Thanks for this! I build one and it works super well! I never successfully sharpened any drills before, but it works now. I found that cutting the relief is most important. I made my jig so the sled has a grove and the bench grinder now has a channel to slide along.

[@roththana9993]

Simple, Efficiency, You work well and clean with 59 degrees and 0 degrees in the center, wish you the best inventions and thank you for your contribution.

[@simonbertioli4696]

Yup great video... I live up in the mountains, with no city electric power Just solar and small generators...to make things. This is just up my street...perfect... So...many thanks for such an informative video...as so used to doing sharpening by eye and freehand...👍👍👍👍

[@reytiosejo3012]

Precise sharpening guide i will make one for me cause im using drill bits often im a goldsmith and also a welder hobbiest this will help a lot thank you very much for sharing. More power to you.

[@chucksmith4246]

Drill bits have always been a challenge for me. Love the jig. Very busic but it works

[@a-091-l2j]

You've "sold me" after completing google i was convinced the answer to my lack of free hand sharpening tallent was a fancy sharpening machine, as soon as im well enough again to go down the shed ill make your jig!

[@tonyb2955]

Excellent, I have tried, jigs, (both shop made and commercial) and free handing, but this is THE clearest and seemingly simple method I have seen. Thank you for sharing. You are a natural teacher.

[@rswarrior57]

One Kool way to get bits sharpen fast. Thank you

[@DaveBardin]

One of the best methods for sharpening a bit I have seen.

[@robertjohnston4785]

Thanks for this video I love it when obviously talented people give usefull and simple advise without all the any pretence Like everyone else Im of to sharpen a box of bits Thanks mate

[@naknakacknak]

Thanks. Good technique. I have a ton of old drill bits that are useless. This could save me a lot of money and I hand sharpened them.

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

A very helpful video. Thanks for your honesty about misplacing your sharpening device. I now know, it is not just me that misplaces a tool or neat device that I built to make jobs easier. Carry On Sir!

[@garyjordan3181]

Nice, I have a 3 lb coffee can half full of broken and burnt bits , headed to the shop to find my protractor.😀. I used a lot of bed frames to make things that are free at the local dump thay are very hard and strong but hard on drill bits. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@arkytrash7480]

I saw your video today. I have so many dull bits. I went down, made your Jig and the bits I sharpened work wonderfully. Thank you

[@AskWoodMan]

Thanks. What I really like about this setup is that it can be done right in the middle of a drilling operation with practically no time wasted. Stop, touch up and get back at it. Thanks for watching. Allan

[@DaveBardin]

Allen you have one of the most in depth channels on the tube. If it is your subject matter you cover the bases well. Your videos are jam packed with information and you are well aware of the safety aspect. You don't shove safety down my throat but give me the dangers and risks. Thank you for all you do.

[@gyorgybalazs9730]

Ennél egyszerűbb,és olcsóbb megoldást még nem láttam! GOOD VIDEO !!!!

[@kenibnanak5554]

Thank you for the jig idea. Made one and promptly fixed some drills that were broken in half and now they are just shorter than they were new, but cutting nicely.

[@paulhunt598]

Sharpening broken drills only works marginally. This is because the web thickness increases the further you are from the designed cutting edge. This forces the larger non cutting web to have to plunge through the material or requires a larger pilot hole.

[@anvilsvs]

Love it!! I've had a drill doctor for many years, don't use it because it's just too slow. I've got one grinder with wheels just for drills, but never have been able to get them consistently right. This is just too simple and too effective. I've got many dozens of bits which need to be sharpened at any given time. Putting a lip on the edge of the plywood to guide it at 90 degrees on the tool rest would help.

[@paulhunt598]

I believe that his jig had this feature, but he didn't show the feature in the video.

[@percivalpedrosa8877]

Thanks for sharing this, I use to sharpen my drill bits freehand and most of the time I don't get the right angle and shape of the bits. Now I can..

[@AskWoodMan]

Thanks Jack. I just wanted to share this so guys can freshen up all those dull bits we all accumulate without having to spend money. My motto is there is no twist drill bit I can't make cut one more time. This method shows it is possible. Thanks for taking the time write such a positive comment. Allan

[@tedcdebaca5753]

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[@bearwoodcarpentry]

It just makes you feel good about life knowing you have a set of sharp drill bits (why?) cheers

[@NineteenSeventy0ne]

Thanks.. He was my american bulldog Diesel sadly he passed away a couple of years ago.. Big softie, very loyal & loving breed of dog.. i'll defiantly get another one in the future. I've just placed an order for you're sharpening jig, cant wait to try it out on some of my older chisels :)

[@uglyfrog7263]

great vid, been sharpening bits for 40 years by hand but that was before I saw this video. Thank you!

[@AskWoodMan]

uglyfrog Thanks. I know a lot of guys can do it by hand but this jig sure helps when you are working fast or tired.

[@frankwoodward9914]

I finely get it I have just been buying new bits after new bits could never get it right I did it this way and it works not only works but it works every dame time great video I am now the sharpest tool in the box thanks to you that is.

[@frankwoodward9914]

@Hugh Jaanus Oh I see this will help me sharpen my drill bits this video is about drill bits not spelling.

[@1dash133]

A decade later and the video is still worth viewing. Nothing fancy, just simple straightforward instructions. You should have been a school teacher.

[@toledohanzo5487]

wow wow wow fantastic jig indeed..ive been sharpening my drill bit for years free hands...get frustrated at times..after watching your excellent video,,im amaized trully amaided....its perfect...you a guru man ...indeed million thanks frm me,,,

[@veronicaperez5448]

So far one of the best videos on sharpening drill bits

[@dallas10x]

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[@PatCrowe]

Great videos 1 & 2 ! I got a Drill Dr for $12 when the local hardware store went out of business. It does a good job but I have to read the instructions for 10 minutes before I use it. I think your method is more intuitive and better and available to anybody who has a table saw.

[@AskWoodMan]

Thanks David. I know this is not a precision machine shop method, but just a technique for us small shops to get our work done with what we have without breaking the bank. Thanks for watching. It is always gratifying when I hear from people who find some useful information on my channel. Allan

[@vahidhooshangian4176]

I an very glad to see kind of men like you thats helping people all over the word . God bless you ... this vide showing the best way to tech how to sharp ... thanks again .

[@isabelocarreon1630]

Your simple application showing how to sharpen drill bits of deferential size really excited, thanks you for sharing your talent/know how once ang. Thanks from phil.isabelcar.

[@job38four10]

For a couple years now, I've been looking for a simple cheap drill bit sharpening jig to use on my bench grinder that work, this is the best simple one I've seen so far! Now I'll watch the video on how to make it.

[@lordchickenhawk]

I like this simple jig. I'm not bad with free-hand now after 30 years of practice but I might still make myself a jig like this. BTW, your largest drill would probably have cut fine even without coolant if you slowed the RPM's a little.

[@nickbeam5432]

You just gave one big secret to us 118 degrees i have been trying for so long to get it right even with there machine it doesn't get that sharp so thank you for sharing your knowledge !

[@peteacher52]

Thanks for a great tip - nice to see someone who is not precious with their ideas. Peter, NZ.

[@AskWoodMan]

Thanks Colin. Allan

[@benjaminarias1350]

Very well done. I would add that pilot holes are required when the web area is big (at bigger diameters) so you use the whole cutting edge

[@petermetaxas9696]

Set up a bench grinder for drill bit sharpening only. Have the groove cut in in the tool rest permanently. Thanks for your videos.

[@AskWoodMan]

+Peter Metaxas The problem with the fixed groove is that you are forced to use just one part of the grinding wheel so the result is either over wear in that one location or constant wheel dressing.

[@Colaaah]

Like a bought one. Nice jig, I've been in the building industry for 25yrs. First homemade jig for the bench grinder I've seen. Nice 👍

[@simeonbanner6204]

Sorry I am just beginning woodworking and really appreciate this man's straight and honest style and concern with not wasting things. My silly question is the length of the bit not the tip. I guess that isn't as important or can't be sharpened. I just found old bits which have rusty edges in some cases. Also might I ask? I bought a set of drill bits Makita. I have dowel bits or brad point bits for woodworking and "masonry wood bits"..? Do they mean masonry bits? Confused by the term. And finally I inherited a cordless Bosch drill. It doesn't have a setting for hammer action. Should I not use it for drilling with a masonry bit.? Thanks for the useful video.

[@AskWoodMan]

This is a very low tech method. You will notice how slowly with low pressure I am doing this. I am staying in control and using visual feedback. The human eye is a amazing tool for analyzing symmetry and uniformity.

[@kevinbarrow3269]

I've gone thru about 20 drill bits trying to drill 2 holes in my frustration i came in to see if you tube had a video on how to sharpen drill bits after watching both your videos i am off to build jig one question i did not notice the thickness of plywood mention but i see its several plys thick i'm going to use 7ply 3/4 for now ,ill be back with a follow up......thank you AskWoodMan

[@AskWoodMan]

+Kevin Barrow Here is a steel production version of the sharpening jig. vsctools.com/shop/drill-bit-sharpening-jig/ Here are videos of using it. kzbin.info/aero/PLqtTuVwYBfkx7elWfjrsMPJkhebkmYcLZ

[@eaglehill6]

WOW, Whatever you are doing,, it works.. I will be making one of these jigs and trying it myself as I have lots of bits that won't go through hot butter.. Thanks for showing us that jig ....

[@stevefromlondon9175]

Looks like I will be making one of your jigs thank you for making this video to help others a very Happy New Year to you and your family Regards Steve UK London

[@PapaRug.58]

It’s definitely an art to properly sharpen bits I gonna build a jig now lol Also having a dressed grinding stone helps too

[@mrb4408]

Can’t chat, got a massive tub of old bits to sharpen. Great video my friend. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jedics1]

Thanks for this, Ive been going mad with blunt bits, even brand new packs at over 70$ have been blunt twice in a row from two different brands....

[@TheMadroaster]

Wow--now I understand why there's a groove cut into one of my grinder's tool rests. It's a bit sharpening jig! Thanks for this video--I always wondered what that was meant for.

[@AskWoodMan]

+TheMadroaster That is what the groove on your grinder is for. But since it is stationary relative to the wheel you tend to wear the wheel in just one location which causes problems and requires dressing the wheel frequently.

[@TheMadroaster]

+AskWoodMan Thanks--That's good to know. I don't sharpen many bits (or often) so I may be able to use it instead of making the jig. (Not that it's any trouble to make the jig--thanks for the video!)

[@AskWoodMan]

What I like about this method is that in a pinch I can just stop when I realize the bit I need to use is dull, touch it up and get back to work in just minutes without any complicated setup or fuss.

[@malcolmmcleod3234]

a very good instructional video for the home handyman, good focus on all the elements required for maintaining a sharp edge on your bits, thanks Woodman.

[@MrHectoring77]

the best video to sharpen drill simple tool and easy work !! #1

[@ashokdeshpande469]

Excellent. 👍😄🏻 I was surfing for to procurement drill grinding attachment. While i got this vdo. Good idea. Tomorrow i will try on this. Thanks a lot. 🙏🏻

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

outstanding I really like seeing stuff done the old fashioned way good for the brain not to many old schoolers around who can do this and to many machines out there that claim to do a good job some can with practice but who has all that time when there work to do thanks this would have been how my grand father would have sharpened a bit all though I have seen him with out a peace of wood I like your idea and I really like your idea with the wood

[@raymondpadilla3670]

Nice job on those drill bits thanks for letting me know not to let it get hot

[@bimmarvinlim3804]

Drill bits manufacturers will hate u for this. But man u helped a lot borers here :)

[@DFWKen]

Best video on hand-sharpening drill bits I've seen. I think I'll make a jig and see if I can do a better job than my disappointing Drill Doctor 750 SP that I've tried to use for many years without good results. I can see making a tool rest that has a 118-degree notch ground into it that would always be ready to touch-up a bit. (and the dog can't carry it away). Thanks.

[@AskWoodMan]

+DFWKen The problem with fixed grooves in the tool rest is you wear your stone so unevenly you are constantly having to dress it. It forces you to park on that one spot on the stone. The grooves are also a pain when you want to do other grinding operations. Just an irritating spot for stock to get hung up in.

[@DFWKen]

+AskWoodMan Good point that I hadn't considered. Thanks.

[@VictorRodriguez-rd5xl]

Really thank you for all this info and knowledge you share with us novices🤣🤣 you've got talent amigo gracias and God bless..

[@sogno2me]

Thank you. I have so many drills to grind. I tried to free hand a few but I think it is time to build a jig.

[@rml.3586]

Thanks so much Sir stay safe And God bless.Watching from Alaminos City Pangasinan Phil.

[@grumpywoodiam]

You could grind the cutting face slightly - this is known as negative / positive rake. Doing this reduces breakout especially on plastics. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenette16]

Need to make a jig for my plexiglass bits. They are at an 82 deg angle ( I think), sharper angle helps with edge blow outside when drilling. Some of mine need attention. Thanks for the top

[@GTgyro]

Thanks. I cut a wood jig like this on my table saw, and sharpened up a bit first try, no problem at all. MUCH better than the other popular video showing how to do it free hand with a protractor and checking it after each cut. NOT a good method at all.

[@arturosanchez6985]

Great drill bit sharpening technique! Thank you sir! Long live!

[@spundyo9]

I had a container full of all sized (BLUNT) drills that Iwas going to throw away ,because i could not master the art of sharpening by eye! not many people can,,,,,But after making one of these jigs Isharpened every drill I own and I was stoked ,that it worked brilliantly,,,,,,,,,,,,he was dead right! you guys have to try it

[@jacklang2349]

Hello, many people can do it really easy manually. You just need to train, once you trained with over ~100 sharpening , it would be more easy, but fingers sensivity help a lot. The more little the drill are, the more harder it would be to sharp. I hate to do it manually (with only my hands) when the drill are less than 2mm in diameter, it's so tiny :/

[@beachbums2008]

If your a self taught drill bit sharpener, do measure the length on the lips of the drill bit you sharpened if not you'll end up with an oversized hole you drilled. I sharpen my drills by hand and use a drill bit angle gauge to make sure the lip length are the same. Just my 2 cents worth from a machinist of 40yrs.

[@alexandrepastas1534]

Me too

[@bobbybird9433]

It’s really easy. Have a brand new drill next to you and just copy the shapes. And don’t bladder the cutting edge onto the wheel as it’ll burn and then it’s all fucked.

[@js1936mac]

Thank you for being honest and real!

[@JohanDegraeveAanscharius]

It is good enough. Absolutely! How do you determine when to turn the drill a bit, and how much?

[@spinningnumbers]

why do I like this guy? Excellent video by the way.

[@sadhananarendar2992]

Your jig is amazing..been in a machine shop for 14years .. personally this is the best technique I have seen apart from a drill point grinder or a tool and cutter grinder which are expensive.Also very safe and the method is perfect using a bench grinder.This is the way a machine shop guys needs to be..😀👍👍👏👏

[@sadhananarendar2992]

Just another suggestion use the same jig for a single point tool keeping it on the flat part and not on the" V".Just also mention that the drill bit needs to be above the centre of the wheel only then you would be able to get the desired relief angle on the drill.incase of making a precise hole say the next operation is reaming you could create a cylindrical land by spinning it on a spindle and then relieving it with a 0.1 cylindrical land.appreciate your efforts and thanks.Great Video

[@lowndeswhatley960]

Excellent vid!! Thank you for a very well done tutorial, easy to follow, very clear explanations and demonstrations. I've been needing this very thing for a long time and now I'm going to make two jigs, one for my brother who needs one, too!! Thank you, sir.

[@emmanuelpisani9639]

Thank you so much for the info I will make myself one 118% No more free hand

[@josephoo7]

that slightly muffled sound of the no load grinder doing a beat function at 18:26 - 18:46 is so soothing. Put that on a loop and play it at night to go to sleep

[@nrcoelhocoelho8877]

"This is a very low tech method." Sou Brasileiro e só entendo minha língua (português). Porém, sua tranquilidade em demonstrar seu método, me permitiu visualizar e entender o necessário e aprendê-lo. Muito obrigado e que Deus lhe abençoe.

[@joeygunzilla6878]

😲 wow! Simply terrific job! Brilliant idea 🙂💡 👏 you've completely simplified this subject for me! Thanks 🙏 awesome that you've shown your freehand option also. I have a bunch of destroyed cobalt and titanium bits I've been saving until I purchase a bit grinder. Now I have a free option. Thanks for taking the time to make an excellent video👍 take care ✌️😎

[@barrykilts4506]

like you I have enough bits that I use mostly on steel I have tried all kinds of stuff but don't like wasting the time and I also free hand it.i have the notch on my grinder but its stationary so good job,

[@---fw2ih]

Очень интересный и действенный вариант заточки. Спасибо за видео!

[@ronfox5519]

Absolute faceplate! I can't believe that I've never seen a jig like this. I was taught how to sharpen freehand by experienced guys and then did so myself for years and years. This is a fantastic way to start the grind off right. A little freehand for the relief, and you're done. Great job. The only thing I would add is to use a drill gage to make sure you've got the same amount on each side.

[@paulhunt598]

A properly ground drill will have equal chip load on both cutting edges. His demonstrations seemed to produce uneven chips. He only got the spiral chip on one flute. A little more care to even or equal the flute grind would have produced a better drill. I am ready to try his jig trick since I have never mastered free hand grinding. I also have a Baldor tool grinder and the cupped wheels are designed for ""side" load and the relief angle can be set with the onboard table protractor.

[@SenhorTudo]

Brilliant! Thank you. I'm thinking of refining it a bit, to make it just a tad more accurate for old farts like me and newbies too, if you don't mind. I'll come back to you as soon as I have done so, so we can see what you think - and perhaps incorporate it into your commercial line.

[@johngardiner6800]

enjoyed the vid. but can you do a vid on the clamp on the pillar drill and the large support o the grinder please

[@ogeoffreys]

Great little jig!! I was trained to sharpen drills free hand using gauges if it needed to be super accurate. A skill not many have been able to learn from experience of trying to teach over the years and whether it's just coincidental but sharpening drills more and more pointy is usually the most common mistake I see in the workshop also !!! I can definitely see how this could benefit the workshop!! And so simple to make!! Great video 👍

[@arthur73044]

I enjoyed watching the video. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@louisscott1063]

Very good I`m like you on freehand, the point keeps growing, thanks

[@ewayne1527]

Really the best sharpening video I've seen. Great job.

[@larryronson1583]

gonna try this out - pissed off with how many bits I go through. Many thanks from Sydney Australia

[@AskWoodMan]

We send a lot of the steel production versions to Australia. In fact we are sending 2 today. Shipping is pretty reasonable since it can go first class mail.

[@alandobb950]

I have in the past sharpened my drill bits by hand, they got me through although the angle was not good, mind you, most of my drilling is in WOOD, so they dont have to be perfect. YOU can bet Im going to build one of your jigs though. thanks for the videos, from across the pond in Sherwood Forest.

[@freon500]

Nice, much appreciated. Tired of tossing bits for new ones. This video will save them.

[@stuartmclaren2402]

Very good. I cringe at those who rig up a potable angle grinder rather than using a proper bench grinder, which we can see here is far more stable and safe to use. The jig is a great idea.

[@msumungo]

Liked, Bookmarked and Subscribed. Greetings from Finland!

[@WillPemble]

Thank You! AskWoodMan! I've got a Porter Cable bench grinder and found that it's already got a 118° jig built in. Always wondered what that was for! You've saved me hundreds in drill bits, and my Backyard Roller Coasters will be that much better for it. Thanks!

[@AskWoodMan]

Thanks for writing Will. Glad that video helped. Sharp drill bits are a joy and dull ones are one of the most maddening thing ever. Do you know I have a Welding For Woodworkers series? Welding is easy and fun and does not take a big investment. Could be a good fit for your coasters. The beauty is that with welding steel can be used and reused and modified in a way wood can't. Anyway all the best with your roller coaster. It looks like a lot of fun to build. Allan

[@WillPemble]

AskWoodMan I'm working on my first steel coaster today.. which is why sharp drill bits are so important! I love my Hobart Handler 175 MIG. Definitely going to check out your Welding Series, Allan. Have a great day :)

[@remnant888]

Woodman becomes Ironman now... Ha ha

[@jameshaveron4197]

Thanks for sharing this knowledge. This will greatly improve my freehand approach. Looking forward to watching 2nd video.

[@browill9]

Thanx! Thats gonna be my new way of sharpening my drills.

[@jrs4516]

i really need one of these for work. i'm so over co-workers just jamming a drill bit in the the center if the wheel and forming a groove. i think i will round the corners off so i don't draw too much blood when i throw it at their heads.