Grinding drill bits.

[jjr2001]

An often over looked and under appreciated tool is the "old school" drill bit sharpener.
General tools,Craftsman and now even being duplicated by (you know who).
For about $20 to $30 you can get one.
Grinding wheels for side grinding are available from Grizzly.

Takes just a few minutes to grind or re-grind a drill bit.
I can and do sharpen freehand but the results with the little jig are always better.

I bought the grinder just for this purpose so I mounted it on a board with a short riser
to bring the tool being ground a bit closer to center. Not necessary but that is where
I like it. Sits under the bench until needed. I can always run a coarse wheel on the other end
so the grinder will get used.

Cheers, JR