Sharpen Your Own Drill Bits! - Save Money! It's Easy! Video 1
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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 CZcams 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
One Kool way to get bits sharpen fast. Thank you
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.
One of the best methods for sharpening a bit I have seen.
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.
Ennél egyszerűbb,és olcsóbb megoldást még nem láttam! GOOD VIDEO !!!!
Thanks for sharing this knowledge. This will greatly improve my freehand approach. Looking forward to watching 2nd video.
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.
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.
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.
Great video.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
that slightly muffled sound of the no load grinder doing a beat function at 18:26 - 18:46 is so soothing. Put that on a loop and play it at night to go to sleep
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.
Drill bits have always been a challenge for me. Love the jig. Very busic but it works
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
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.
Very good I`m like you on freehand, the point keeps growing, thanks
Thanx! Thats gonna be my new way of sharpening my drills.
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.
great simple jig that I am making in the morning, thanks mate you have just saved me money and time
Great video. Success! Thanks for the work you put into helping people for free.
hey woodguy, sweet video, thank you very much from the UK!
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 ....
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 an very glad to see kind of men like you thats helping people all over the word . God bless you ... this vide showing the best way to tech how to sharp ... thanks again .
Thanks for sharing this, I use to sharpen my drill bits freehand and most of the time I don't get the right angle and shape of the bits. Now I can..
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.
Really the best sharpening video I've seen. Great job.
😲 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 ✌️😎
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.
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???...
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
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 really love this technique. It's simple to understand
Holy crap. This changes everything. Thank you Thankyou
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!
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
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.
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.
Very interesting video! And impressive too with the those humongous bits! I'm making one for my bench grinder at the moment - can't wait!!
Can’t chat, got a massive tub of old bits to sharpen. Great video my friend. 👍🏼👍🏼
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....
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
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.
Great drill bit sharpening technique! Thank you sir! Long live!
It just makes you feel good about life knowing you have a set of sharp drill bits (why?) cheers
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your skill. Saved me a ton of frustration.
The jig is on the list to make. Thank you. Great info.
Simple and effective. Thanks a lot for sharing!!
ty for prompt reply im just going through the router guide vids great stuff keep up the good work
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.
Simple but very efficient, great job mate 👍
You just gave one big secret to us 118 degrees i have been trying for so long to get it right even with there machine it doesn't get that sharp so thank you for sharing your knowledge !
Simple and effective,best idea i have seen yet and i shall make one.Thanks.
thank you woodman. I like your idea as I messed some drillbits up by missing the angle of the tip.
A relay good video about sharpening drill bits. Thank you very much !
WOW!!! Nice, a really educational type of video for the DIY. Thanks
Thanks for your help!!!! Grethings fron Oaxaca México.
hello from Durango CO! isn't the internet amazing?
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.
thanks a lot for sharing. that's how i will sharpen my bits from now on
Great video. Am still learning. Interesting tutorials
Thank you very much,the best drill bit sharpening tool,works perfect for me
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.
Brilliant !!! Thank you so much for the tutorial and sharing your skills Thanks again my friend.. 10 stars !!!!!!
that's bloody good idea ...gonna make me one of those ....thanks from the UK
Best jig for sure. Thanks👍
This is very good and easy method
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.
Nice and simple. Tx for posting.
thanks for the 118' sharp tips
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,
today i learn one new thing, that is sharpening twisted drill bits! thank you.
thanks for the help !! very clear and informative !
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
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,,,
Thanks man! Heading to build this right now!
Sunday afternoons in the shop. Sharpening drills for work. Our work is never done !
thanks for the video!!! I already did sharpen drills, but not as good as after watching your video, great product you sell, good luck with that too!!!!
Thank you for being honest and real!
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.
Очень интересный и действенный вариант заточки. Спасибо за видео!
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...👍👍👍👍
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.
Good methods for save money and time. Thank you.
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.
Hey Man, you’ve got to be crazy drilling that 25mm hole without a pilot hole first. Oh now I get it, that was your point! Well done.
Fork shoals
Church
very good teaching and explanations, very practical too! thks a lot!!
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 👍
Drill bits manufacturers will hate u for this. But man u helped a lot borers here :)
brilliant !!!!! THANK YOU ! from Australia
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.
@@hughjaanus6680 Oh I see this will help me sharpen my drill bits this video is about drill bits not spelling.
Great job, Keep on giving man you are the best . Thanks Jack
Además, no se cansa uno de mirar cómo lo hace. Es una pasada.
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.
THANKYOU I have several blunt drill bits I can sharpen using your idea.
Thanks for this video. It is very helpful and understandable.
14:19 YOU CAN SEE BETTER WITH THE BIGGER DRILL BIT !! THANKS DUDE
Very good video. .simple and effective. . Thanks for taking the time to share this method :)
Love your videos, Allan. I learn so much from you and the right way of doing things. Thank you!
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. 🙏🏻