Numbered Drill Bits

[Capt. Fred]

Fred, I can sharpen the bigger bits OK but once I get down to 1/8 inch or so I just can't seem to sharpen them that well. They come out better than they were but not much LOL. Maybe I can beg for a drill doctor from my wife for my birthday in May.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I ordered some replacements from MSC last night.

 

[Vaino]

Have heard from a few people that the "Drill Doctor" works much better on the larger drill sizes and not so good on drill bits under 1/8".....Fred

 

[Capt. Fred]

Ahh. OK I'll check into that first. Thanks for the heads up Fred.

 

[Stophel]

It doesn't hold the real small bits well at all, but it does work for larger ones.

 

[Capt. Fred]

Thanks Stophel. I'm just going to have to learn to sharpen the little ones by hand! My new ones just came in so now I've got a couple of spares for each of the little sizes I regularly use. The last ones (that my local guy ordered for me) didn't even stay sharp for three RR thimbles so they are headed to the dump.

 

[bob243]

Not sure what size your using, I am using #52 for these.

I got a 12 pack of these last time from MSC, so far they are working good for me.

PN 01182526 Desc: HSS Black Oxide Coated 118° Jobber Drills Size: 0.0635 In., Wire #52 Overall Length: 1-7/8 Type: Standard Material: HSS Finish/Coating: Black Oxide Drill Grade: General Purpose