Monty
Group Buy Coordinator
Since this was mentioned in another thread and I didn't want to hijack it, does anyone have any tips or pointers for sharpening brad point bits?
Originally posted by Monty
<br />Since this was mentioned in another thread and I didn't want to hijack it, does anyone have any tips or pointers for sharpening brad point bits?
Originally posted by Monty
<br />For the cost and trouble of sharpening them, it looks like it would be better to throw out the dull bits and buy a new HF set.
Originally posted by Rifleman
<br />Originally posted by Monty
<br />For the cost and trouble of sharpening them, it looks like it would be better to throw out the dull bits and buy a new HF set.
Not really. They can be sharpened at home. I won't dispute Daniel's reccomendations but I sharpen mine with a lot less fuss (and exactness). For smaller ones I use the hand held Ez-Lap diamond files that are about the size of tongue depressors. A few strokes, eyeballing correct angles and you are back in business in seconds. For larger (I have a 3/4" I use a lot) I use my 1" belt grinder and, again, eyeball correct angles. Takes seconds. That happens to be my most expensive bit and I sure don't want to ruin or replace it. It is used for end-grain boring into hard-hardwoods and it works great even with my sharpening technique.