Drill Bit Sharpeners

Drill Bit Sharpeners

In our opinion, a quality drill bit sharpener is essential for every professional and DIYer. There are several advantages to owning a drill bit sharpener including convenience, savings, and increased safety. Using a sharpener at home or on the jobsite will allow you to maintain and extend the life of your drill bits. In turn, the need for and cost of replacements is reduced. Additionally, the sharper a bit, the safer it is for the user to operate and the more precise the finish. These tools are also extremely versatile, many of which can sharpen other cutting tools such as scissors and knives.

When shopping for a drill bit sharpener, size and material should be the top considerations. Prior to purchase, assess which drill bit sizes you utilize most frequently and compare sharpeners that can accommodate them all. A standard drill bit sharpener can care for most steel or cobalt bits, but to properly maintain a high-end carbide drill bit, you will need a diamond wheel sharpener. Diamond sharpening wheels are often mounted on a bench grinder jig.

The drilling angle of bits varies by type. For example, wood drill bits have severe angles while metal drill bits have much shallower angles. A bit with an angle between 118-135 is considered standard. If you often utilize bits with drilling angles outside this range, finding a sharpener to accommodate special angles is imperative. Such a sharpener will offer you ultimate versatility.

For extending the life of your drill bits, we trust none other than the professional-grade sharpeners from Drill Doctor. These corded electric tabletop drill sharpeners and accessories are easy to use and provide quick sharpening and great care for bits made of carbine, HSS, titanium, and cobalt. In addition, they can accommodate a wide range of bit types including split points. Some are available for store pickup; all can be delivered to your door. If your home or business workshop needs sharpening of more than drill bits, browse Northern's collection of blade sharpeners!

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