Without a hammer drill, drill bits wear out quickly and can be resharpened to save money.
Re-cutting the tips with a bench grinder or a sharpening tool can create a beautifully clean, cutting edge.
Set the drill at 60 degrees to the face of the grinding wheel and apply light pressure.
Gloves, eyewear, and hearing protection are required when using a grinder.
Keep a minor open pitcher of water nearby to cool the drill bit.
Turn the drill over and grind the other side after a clean edge on one side.
Using a steel rule, check that both sides are the same length.
It’s possible to sharpen drills without a bench grinder by using a drill sharpening tool like this one from Amazon.
Beginners can use drill sharpening tools, requiring a level surface and a power source to set up.
Install the sharpener on your bench, plug it in, and tighten the drill into the guide.