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  1. 4th April 2024, 09:48 AM #1
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    Default Sharpening Drill Bits - Michael Fortune

    FineWoodWorking Magazine has an interesting video by Michael Fortune on sharpening drill bits.
    Sharpen Your Own Hybrid Drill Bits - FineWoodworking

    Has anyone tried his technique? Comments?
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    Yes Graeme, I've done that when I haven't had the right size brad point to hand. It's not easy to do on the smaller sizes but if you have some hand grinding experience, it's fairly easy on anything over about 8mm. Those with young eyes might be able to go even smaller.
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