In this DIY tutorial, you’ll learn how to sharpen drill bits by hand, all without any specialist tools and in just a few minutes! Whether you're a mechanic, machinist, automotive technician, or a home DIY handyman, being able to sharpen your own drill bits is a valuable skill that saves both time and money.
Many people find drill bit sharpening tricky, but this step-by-step video simplifies the process. I walk you through grinding the primary bevel, shaping the relief bevel, and even forming a split point, giving you the know-how to restore dull bits to their original sharpness.
Stop throwing away dull drill bits and buying new ones—this tutorial will show you how to get clean, smooth, and precise holes by simply sharpening your old bits right in your own workshop.
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00:00 How to sharpen drill bits easily at home DIY Tutorial
00:40 The three bevels to a drill bit that need to be ground
01:07 Sharpening the primary bevel on a drill bit
03:05 How to grind the secondary bevel to sharpen a drill bit
04:32 How to split the point on a drill bit
05:58 Testing the drill bit after sharpening it
06:15 Troubleshooting drill bit sharpening
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