Where can I get drills sharpened?

[John. B]

I live in Romford in Essex,

Does anyone know of a drill bit sharpening service for bits up to at least 33/64 (13.1mm) that's reasonably local.

John. B

 

[Aled Dafis]

I've no idea who would provide this service, but it's quite straightforward to sharpen drillbits freehand on a bench grinder. It may take you a few attempts to get "the nack" but once you've cracked it it's dead easy. There are loads of vids on youtube to help you along.

Your other option is a drilldoctor, a dedicated drill grinder that does a good job, I have one somewhere, but never use it as I find it quicker to grind freehand.

Cheers
Aled

 

[Jacob]

I've no idea who would provide this service, but it's quite straightforward to sharpen drillbits freehand on a bench grinder. It may take you a few attempts to get "the nack" but once you've cracked it it's dead easy. ....
Aled

It's another form of convex bevel sharpening believe it or not - you present at the cutting angle and dip. Or work it both ways like old egg head here.
Funny how it works for absolutely everything except woodworkers planes and chisels! :lol:
In fact it may take you a few attempts to get "the nack" but once you've cracked it it's dead easy.

 

[MickCheese]

I've no idea who would provide this service, but it's quite straightforward to sharpen drillbits freehand on a bench grinder. It may take you a few attempts to get "the nack" but once you've cracked it it's dead easy. ....
Aled

It's another form of convex bevel sharpening believe it or not - you present at the cutting angle and dip. Or work it both ways like old egg head here.
Funny how it works for absolutely everything except woodworkers planes and chisels! :lol:
In fact it may take you a few attempts to get "the nack" but once you've cracked it it's dead easy.

Lots of negative comments on this YouTube clip?

Mick

 

[beech1948]

Well if you don't like the youtube then go to www.owwm.org and search for drill bit sharpening. You will find a detailed and decriptive method.

Al

 

[mickthetree]

Guy at work showed me how to do this the other day. Really is quite simple on a grinding wheel. HE showed me his drill bits, some were so short! but they all work! You can create different profiles as you see fit as well. Good fun!

 

[John. B]

Thank you lads for your advice.

I will endeavour to do my best. #-o #-o #-o

John. B

 

[Aled Dafis]

This 2 part video is pretty good, part one shows you what a well sharpened drill should/shouldnt look like and part two shows you how to do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbRPPxyw1hw

Cheers
Aled

 

[woodbloke]

I got shown 40 years ago how to sharpen twist drills...piece of cake when you get the knack. Sizes below about 3mm get a bit tricky though... - Rob

 

[Aled Dafis]

I got shown 40 years ago how to sharpen twist drills...piece of cake when you get the knack. Sizes below about 3mm get a bit tricky though... - Rob

I'd say that for beginners, anything under 5mm would be quite tricky.

The only other thing I can add is to NEVER BUY CHEAP DRILLS!! I use Hertel Drills exclusively at school and find that they need sharpening/break far less than the cheaper drills my predecessor left me with.

Cheers
Aled