How to Sharpen Drill Bits
- Examine your dull bits. ...
- Don your goggles and turn on the bench grinder. ...
- Hold the bit at this angle against the wheel for no more than four to five seconds. ...
- Pause after four to five seconds of grinding and dip the drill bit into the ice water to cool the metal.
Can you get drill bits sharpened?
For drilling in metal, a dull drill just plain won't drill. There are all kinds of complicated jigs and gadgets out there for sharpening drill bits. But the fact is, twist drill bits are actually quite easy to sharpen by hand.
How can you tell if a drill bit is sharp?
The proper tool is a twist drill. Here is the best and only way to determine if a small diameter twist drill is sharp. Hold the twist drill between your fingers and rotate it against a finger nail with a moderate amount of pressure. A sharp drill will cut into the nail.
