Little China Girl

[Mastermind]

If you don't have a grinding wheel, can you use a file with the bit in a vice?

A file probably won't cut a good drill bit Mike. Do you have a belt sander?

 

[Mastermind]

That's cool. I just googled it, and Granger has one like it. I might need to place an order...

Ebay is cheaper.....

https://www.ebay.com/i/381024281347?chn=ps&dispItem=1

 

[MustangMike]

A file probably won't cut a good drill bit Mike. Do you have a belt sander?

Yes, guess it would be better to use that!

 

[Mastermind]

Yes, guess it would be better to use that!

It takes some practice.......and a steady hand. Just keep in mind that the heel must be a little lower than the cutting edge.

 

[Stump Shot]

Need to start out grinding the cutting edge in the middle of the wheel, then lift it straight up along the wheel to reduce the heel. No twisting or turning or tilting.

 

[huskihl]

I've never tried a belt sander to sharpen a drill bit. But if they're good enough to sand a cylinder base.....

 

[huskihl]

Need to start out grinding the cutting edge in the middle of the wheel, then lift it straight up along the wheel to reduce the heel. No twisting or turning or tilting.

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That is absolutely correct.

And for a redneck drill angle gauge, 2 hex nuts pinched together on the flats makes a 120° angle, which is proper for a normal bit

 

[Stump Shot]

The line in the middle tells you if the heel is cut back far enough. If pointing to one o clock like this one is, the heel has clearance and will cut. If pointing to eleven o clock the heel is higher than the cutting edge and will not cut. Just like rakers on a chain.

 

[Stump Shot]

Alternate sides when grinding to try and stay even, cool bit if extensive work is to be done, like sharpening a broken bit. This keeps the temper. Keep both sides even as possible, a drill gauge is simple shows the right angle and centered.

 

[huskihl]

The line in the middle tells you if the heel is cut back far enough. If pointing to one o clock like this one is, the heel has clearance and will cut. If pointing to eleven o clock the heel is higher than the cutting edge and will not cut. Just like rakers on a chain.

Quit giving away all the good secrets. We'll never be able to retire

 

[Mastermind]

I've never tried a belt sander to sharpen a drill bit. But if they're good enough to sand a cylinder base.....

 

[Stump Shot]

Quit giving away all the good secrets. We'll never be able to retire

Hate to tell ya this, but ain't nobody gonna let us retire, we're the only ones working.

 

[Stump Shot]

I've never tried a belt sander to sharpen a drill bit. But if they're good enough to sand a cylinder base.....

Well if you're going to get one, this is what The Professional Porter uses. Get one like this.

 

[leadfarmer]

Need to start out grinding the cutting edge in the middle of the wheel, then lift it straight up along the wheel to reduce the heel. No twisting or turning or tilting.

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We should prolly see a vijio of this Stumpy

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[dall]

Your table is made of wood on the sander and not square steve just saying lol

 

[Stump Shot]

Your table is made of wood on the sander and not square steve just saying lol

Say it all you like, that is what your 066 was first built on. Don't bother me a bit. Lol

 

[Stump Shot]

We should prolly see a vijio of this Stumpy

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That's Mr. Stump. Lol

 

[dall]

Say it all you like, that is what your 066 was first built on. Don't bother me a bit. Lol

lol i coulda done just as good also

 

[Stump Shot]

lol i coulda done just as good also

I'd hope you could do better.

 

[leadfarmer]

That's Mr. Stump. Lol

Sir. Yes Sir

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