{"id":5751,"date":"2023-03-31T14:02:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T08:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drilladvice.com\/?p=5751"},"modified":"2023-03-31T14:02:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T08:32:06","slug":"how-to-sharpen-a-drill-bit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drilladvice.com\/how-to-sharpen-a-drill-bit","title":{"rendered":"How to Sharpen a Drill Bit: 9 Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You can properly sharpen the drill bit by using these 9 methods such as using hand, using a file, sandstone, angle grinder, bench grinder, sharpener, homemade sharpener, dremel and a belt sander. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you start to sharpen the drill bit, you should make sure by observing the drill bit cutting angle, removing chips and the type of the drill bit. If the drill bit point angle is dull or blunt and the ejected chip size is less than 2mm drill bit should be sharpened. Most of wood and metal drill bits can be sharpened, and masonry drill bits are not able to sharpen. You should not try to sharpen the coated drill bits due to their performance loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can sharpen the drill bit using the below 9 methods and using these 3 essential tools such a sharpener, vise and drill bit angle gauge. Sharpening tools are essential for the sharpening process. The vise is used to tighten the drill bit and an angle gauge to measure the drill bit cutting angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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