How To - Basic Drill sharpening on bench grinder

I have seen lots of vids on sharpening bits using angles, guides and special tools. Your video is the best I have seen and your simple method, clear explanation works great. I tried on old bits/ broken bits and very dull bits, and it sharpened them like new. Thank you

I've been hand sharpening drills as a machinist for over 50 years and learned it almost exactly as you are showing it in your video. I'm right handed and learned it rocking the drill on my right hand finger instead of my left as you do but that's the only difference. My first job as a machinist was sharpening a box of drill bits for the shop that had probably 500 dull bits in it. They knew the first few would not be so nice but by the time I was finished I had it down pat. Now I can sharpen drills in just a few minutes and teach others to do the same just as you are. Excellent video.

I've been sharpening my drill bits for a couple of years now since I first saw your video and i haven't bought any new drill drill bits since. Watched other videos but have always gone back to your way. Simple easy and works. Awsome.

Thank you, I can't wait to get in my workshop and practice what you've shown us regarding drill bit sharpening.

Thank you after all these years you have made it look so easy!

Great to see old hands and an experienced brain giving practical advice. That was spot on mate. Thanks.

I am a retired tool and die maker and like to watch engineering related videos on youtube and find most of these type of videos frustrating and done by people that have no clue and especially sharpening “ twist drills “. This video is exactly how you sharpen drills ! One small hint , invest in some diamond files and a diamond hone ( flat ) and use them to put a small radius on the cutting points as this will extend the life of the drill. Most of the time the first thing to crumble and chip are those (2 )cutting points. The same goes for milling cutters . Well done Pete !

In over 50 years of acquiring and dulling twist drills I've never thrown any away. Figured I'd learn how to sharpen them someday. Today I learned how and now have quite a collection of sharp drills. Thanks, Pete!

Thanks, Pete!!! I love it when seasoned trades people freely give up their knowledge and tricks of their trade. If the world had more people like you we wouldn't need armies!!

Simplicity and efficiency, excellent! Thanks!

You did aa good explaining your process. I'm 70 years old and have been a mechanic all my life. I was great at destroying drill bits beyond recognition when I was a young man. Having to been exposed to machinists from the forties & fifties. I learned a great deal from them too. In 74 I went from worrking on motorcycle and cars to heavy equipment and OTR trucks. It's when your in the field & break a bit or dull it death, that being able to restore it to do the job is critical. Grinder rock grade is important to gain a good finish. I have a special grinder just for drill bits & chisels. Plus a small container on the grinder of water to cool the tool. A good idea. Oh, yes I've ground a bit of knuckle off getting anxious. I enjoyed the video.

I saw 20 or more videos for drill sharpening before i got to this video. I learned the drill sharpening facts and method from this video. Great thing about this video is " No Showing off, no BS " . I wish you great success and happiness in your life. Please keep making more informative video

Thank you. I don't know why this was a mystery so long. Just had to drill 4 large holes in a steel beam, and it was starting to get expensive in buying new bits. Your video saved me a lot of time and money. Good job!

best video i can now sharpen my drills.

Hi Pete, after many years of hit and miss drill bit sharpening, thanks to your video I am well on the way to becoming proficient at sharpening, thank you, and the very best wishes to you from England.

I just watched your video then sharpened a very dull 3/8" drill. I followed your instructions and it cut great after. Thanks so much.

Great info! No more buying drill bits left and right! Thank you for sharing!

I have struggled with consistent results, till this video, the finger under the bit is magic! Gives you amazing control. Also starting at the back of the tip and working towards the edge, thank you so much, perfected my technique!!!

Perfectly explained, much appreciated for the video mate. Picked up a second hand bench grinder with new wheels. Since sharpening my bits I have saved a fortune and it’s become fun too

Thank you so much, I have been messing about doing this all wrong, even bought sharpening jigs that I have struggled to get good results from. It really is quite simple.