How Do You Sharpen Carbide Drill Bits?
When drill bits get dull, the easiest solution is usually to just replace them. But for larger, more expensive bits, it may be worth a few minutes of your time to go ahead and sharpen the bit yourself. This is easily done by gently moving the ridges of the bit against a spinning grinding wheel. If your bit is carbide, you will need to make sure you use a diamond-surface grinding wheel to affect the hard metal. Step 1 Put on safety goggles and canvas gloves. The goggles protect your eyes from sparks and debris. The gloves protect against accidentally pushing your fingers against the wheel and against burning yourself if the bit gets hot. Step 2 Turn on your grinding wheel. Hold the side of the drill bit next to the broad side of the wheel, so the bit is parallel to it. Step 3 Holding the bottom of the bit, press the side of the bit lightly against the side of the spinning wheel. Step 4 Turn the bit clockwise while moving it downward on the wheel. Make sure the surface of the wheel is co
