Sharpen Your Own Drill Bits! - Save Money! It's Easy! Video 1
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- VSC Tools now has a steel production version of this jig available.
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In this video I show a really simple low tech way to sharpen twist drill bits of almost any diameter very accurately. I sharpen 4 old really rough drill bits and drill some steel without the aide of cutting fluid or pilot hole to show cutting effectiveness. In this video I concentrate on 118deg drill bits.
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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 !
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I am almost 84. I have watched thousands of RUclips 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!
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
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???...
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.
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.
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.
One of the best methods for sharpening a bit I have seen.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make sure your rest board, or at least you bit will sit above the center line of the wheel so your cutting edge angle isn't ass backwards and then this is a good idea.
@@ravenshield7823 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.
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!
thesergeant
Ennél egyszerűbb,és olcsóbb megoldást még nem láttam! GOOD VIDEO !!!!
Drill bits have always been a challenge for me. Love the jig. Very busic but it works
One Kool way to get bits sharpen fast. Thank you
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 ....
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
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
great vid, been sharpening bits for 40 years by hand but that was before I saw this video. Thank you!
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.
Very good I`m like you on freehand, the point keeps growing, thanks
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.
Great drill bit sharpening technique! Thank you sir! Long live!
😲 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 ✌️😎
Thanx! Thats gonna be my new way of sharpening my drills.
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.
@Hugh Jaanus Oh I see this will help me sharpen my drill bits this video is about drill bits not spelling.
Really the best sharpening video I've seen. Great job.
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...👍👍👍👍
It just makes you feel good about life knowing you have a set of sharp drill bits (why?) cheers
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
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Thanks for sharing this knowledge. This will greatly improve my freehand approach. Looking forward to watching 2nd video.
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your skill. Saved me a ton of frustration.
Can’t chat, got a massive tub of old bits to sharpen. Great video my friend. 👍🏼👍🏼
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.
I believe that his jig had this feature, but he didn't show the feature in the video.
Really thank you for all this info and knowledge you share with us novices🤣🤣 you've got talent amigo gracias and God bless..
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,,,
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.
Thank you for being honest and real!
So far one of the best videos on sharpening drill bits
Veronica Perez i
I really love this technique. It's simple to understand
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
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
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.
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. 🙏🏻
Очень интересный и действенный вариант заточки. Спасибо за видео!
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 :)
Simple and effective. Thanks a lot for sharing!!
Thanks so much Sir stay safe And God bless.Watching from Alaminos City Pangasinan Phil.
Thanks for this video. It is very helpful and understandable.
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!
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
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 :)
Woodman becomes Ironman now... Ha ha
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.
Bravissimo ed istruttivo finalmente un video chiaro. È semplice.
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.
I enjoyed watching the video.
Thanks for sharing.
God bless.
why do I like this guy? Excellent video by the way.
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.
Nice and simple. Tx for posting.
Simple and effective,best idea i have seen yet and i shall make one.Thanks.
that's bloody good idea ...gonna make me one of those ....thanks from the UK
Simple but very efficient, great job mate 👍
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....
Thanks for a great tip - nice to see someone who is not precious with their ideas. Peter, NZ.
Thanks Colin. Allan
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 👍
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 👍
Holy crap. This changes everything. Thank you Thankyou
Thanks for your help!!!! Grethings fron Oaxaca México.
hello from Durango CO! isn't the internet amazing?
semplice e bravo. Ottimo lavoro
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,
A relay good video about sharpening drill bits. Thank you very much !
Nice job on those drill bits thanks for letting me know not to let it get hot
Set up a bench grinder for drill bit sharpening only. Have the groove cut in in the tool rest permanently.
Thanks for your videos.
+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.
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
WOW!!! Nice, a really educational type of video for the DIY. Thanks
Gracias, Gracias, Gracias. Las tres veces con mayúsculas. He visto muchos vídeos sobre cómo afilar brocas y el suyo me ha parecido una buenísima forma de hacerlo. Es fantástico. Impresionante y sencillísimo de hacer. Fenómeno, muchas gracias.
Genial Realmente no sabia como hacerlo pero con este vídeo se me abrió el panorama y de forma sencilla, gracias y felicidades te invito a continuar subiendo y compartiendo este tipo de conocimientos y habilidades.
Brilliant !!! Thank you so much for the tutorial and sharing your skills Thanks again my friend.. 10 stars !!!!!!
Drill bits manufacturers will hate u for this. But man u helped a lot borers here :)
Good methods for save money and time. Thank you.
Very good video. .simple and effective. . Thanks for taking the time to share this method :)
Great video.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
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.
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
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.
great simple jig that I am making in the morning, thanks mate you have just saved me money and time
Además, no se cansa uno de mirar cómo lo hace. Es una pasada.
You are the man sir. Thank you for the useful lesson
Thanks for the video I really appreciate the way you teach these things. Im a new sub thank you. I will use a jig like you made to sharpen mine.
This was a lot of help. Thank you for posting your idea and technique. It's gonna save a lot of time and bits for me.
Thankyou so much for sharing your valuable skill .........god bless you my dear friend .
A decade later and the video is still worth viewing. Nothing fancy, just simple straightforward instructions. You should have been a school teacher.
Great idea ... thanks! Watched the video before I went out to the shop this morning so I made one of your jigs. Works like a charm. To hold onto the bit, I used one of the Jacobs chucks I have for the lathe ... gives me a firm grip and great control.
hey woodguy, sweet video, thank you very much from the UK!