Freehand drill sharpening

Topics include, Machine Tools & Tooling, Precision Measuring, Materials and their Properties, Electrical discussions related to machine tools, setups, fixtures and jigs and other general discussion related to amateur machining.

Moderators: GlennW, Harold_V

Post Reply
John Hasler
Posts: 1852
Joined: Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:05 pm
Location: Elmwood, Wisconsin

Freehand drill sharpening

Post by John Hasler »

User avatar
rudd
Posts: 754
Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:21 pm
Location: savannah ga.

Re: Freehand drill sharpening

Post by rudd »

Wait, I thought you were supposed to hold the tip in your left hand and the round part in your right?? Or is that just in the western hemisphere? :)
Richard_W
Posts: 2031
Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2003 1:00 am
Location: Molalla, Oregon

Re: Freehand drill sharpening

Post by Richard_W »

rudd wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:47 pm Wait, I thought you were supposed to hold the tip in your left hand and the round part in your right?? Or is that just in the western hemisphere? :)
I have always done it like the video, only I use a 6" wide belt sander on large drills. I prefer an 8" grinder though for most drills.

Richard W.
User avatar
SteveHGraham
Posts: 7788
Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:55 pm
Location: Florida

Re: Freehand drill sharpening

Post by SteveHGraham »

I just toss little bits like that one and buy new ones.
Every hard-fried egg began life sunny-side up.
curtis cutter
Posts: 558
Joined: Fri May 18, 2012 11:46 pm
Location: Curtis, WA

Re: Freehand drill sharpening

Post by curtis cutter »

I just hate using one of these while standing on a step ladder and drilling overhead with my Dewalt cordless drill.
Gregg
Just let go of it, it will eventually unplug itself.
User avatar
SteveHGraham
Posts: 7788
Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:55 pm
Location: Florida

Re: Freehand drill sharpening

Post by SteveHGraham »

Especially when you're wearing a brand new hat.
Every hard-fried egg began life sunny-side up.
Post Reply