I learned how to hand sharpen in the 8th grade by my mentor and Metal Shop teacher Rudy (Aruzious). He's the one who showed me to set two nuts together and make the angle of the sharpening the angle presented by the two nuts touching on one side. It's a basic guide and I have a quick tip on it. I've always sharpened my bits by hand. Great video Moe! Zip~
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
It's a great skill to know. I recall your video and it is a great quick tip kzitem.info/news/bejne/kayPmnh7p5GHgpw
@shonaoneill5151
6 жыл бұрын
sixtyfiveford yo, I did not know how to do this......I watched this video this morning, went to my workshop, dug out my hundreds of dull bits, followed your simple instructions, hey presto, lots of nice reusable drill bits. This will save me shit loads of cash. Thank you so much. I honestly thought it would be really difficult.....otherwise why would drill sharpeners even be a thing? lol this is so easy now you have explained it, I feel so dumb.
@johnathanwright8948
4 жыл бұрын
Nice info thanks.
@OldSneelock
Жыл бұрын
I have been sharpening bits since about 1963. My neighbor and mentor taught me to do it by hand. We didn't have stacks of drill bits so if you wanted to drill a hole you needed to take care of the bits you had. Working as a machine repairman gave me the opportunity to apprentice as a machinist, electrician, welder, and eventually tool maker. The skills I picked up as a kid have made it simple to sharpened tools. 50 years later my eyesight is not as good so tiny bits require a better guide system to control the process. About 10 years ago I found a Black & Decker drill bit sharpener in a flea market. I dressed the stone to fix the angle and it is still sharpening bits at a friend's house. I have a drill doctor under the bench but haven't needed to use it ever. There is another B&D on top of the bench waiting for TLC.
@SteveRobReviews
6 жыл бұрын
I have tried grinding it on the beach grinder but for me it's the drill Doctor every time. So many say they can't get the drill Doctor to work for them and I find it quite easy.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I've had to laugh at watching videos of people fumble their way through trying to use it. Then claim it's total garbage simply because they couldn't figure it out. I don't recall it taking me more than a few minutes to figure out how the thing worked but I guess there is a learning curve.
@ozzstars_cars
6 жыл бұрын
All these years I never considered the end of a drill bit as two chisels, great visual! I bought the Drill Dr years ago. It was tricky to use at first and a learning curve to get it right for sure. I gave up on it. Nice demo Moe!
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
There is a learning curve to it for sure and I don't think the instructions are perfectly clear.
@dickham
Жыл бұрын
Bought a Drill Doctor when they first came out. Did not work well on small bits. Learned to do it by hand and never looked back. Go for the bench grinder if you don't have one and learn. Another great video.
@sixtyfiveford
Жыл бұрын
It's a great skill to have. I find I like to back taper my drills more than stock so they cut even faster. Though they're pretty aggressive.
@fraydnot
Жыл бұрын
I bought a Drill doctor 250 handyman from an garage sale for $5 was never used works good. Thanks for the upload
@1fanger
6 жыл бұрын
Hey 65, I learned to do this back in 1978, and it does work well, especially, if you can afford to screw up an bit or two practicing the technique. Have you ever done a video on ax restoring? Re attaching old loose ax and sledge handles and stuff like that?
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I've never done a video of it, but I do have a decent collection of axes that need attention.
@Madmax-lu4nw
6 жыл бұрын
Another great video, I just bought a cigar box full of old (but high quality) drill bits at an estate sale, this video will definitely help me get them sharpened up.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
The old high quality drill bits are some of my favorites. I can't help but buy up all ones I find at estate sales.
@TheLexiconDevils
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a WHEELBARROW of drill bits at a garage sale ..... didn’t get to keep the wheelbarrow 😬
@jimsiggy
6 жыл бұрын
My shop teacher taught me how to sharpen drill bits, but that was a long time ago, thanks for the refresher! As for the drill doctor, Iv'e never had any real luck with one; I've had one for about 20 years and it really just collects dust; I'm actually considering modifying it to sharpen tungsten for my TIG, so I can get some use out of it.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
The little diamond wheel would make a great tungsten sharpener.
@MountainFisher
6 жыл бұрын
I spent 2 days re-sharpening drill bits by hand for drilling Plexiglas. The standard 135-118 degree angle would crack quite often. My foreman noticed that the parts I was drilling didn't crack and asked me why. I actually took the bit down to 90 degrees and it took smaller bites out of the Plexiglas and so it didn't tend to crack. So I ended up redoing a bunch of drill bits as the tool room used a machine and couldn't do it.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
That's where doing it by hand excels. Great job.
@_P0tat07_
6 жыл бұрын
I have the general version of that bluepoint sharpener. I found it in the tool box at work and asked my boss if I could have it. Took it home, cleaned it and set it up. I will say, it can be a hassle to set it up right, but once you do. It really does a nice job. I typically only use the jig to re establish the tip angle or if the cutting edge is really damaged. I can usually do a decent touch up job by hand, which is what I usually do.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
It did take me a little time to set it up, but once there I was impressed with what it does.
@rustycrustymakesstuff6528
5 жыл бұрын
Cool video! I have an old Black and Decker still sharpener my dad gave me. It has a stylus you line the drill up with before you grind the bit. It’s kind of cool. I should do a video on that sometime. I usually just sharpen them by hand. When you do them freehand for 35 years, as a machinist, you get pretty good at it. Thanks for sharing!
@sixtyfiveford
5 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for watching.
@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039
Жыл бұрын
I bought a Drill Doctor 750DX a dozen years ago and have had mixed results, regardless of how careful I have been with setup of flute alignment, rotational movement and fresh grinding wheel. I have been wary of hand sharpening like had seen others on YT do successfully. Until last week when I took a stab at a 1/2" drill on my belt sander. With careful alignment to the cutting edge and a progressively deeper grind on the back side away from the cutting edge (heel), I got amazing results! Fear conquered, new skill achieved!
@sixtyfiveford
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I don't think I've touched my 750x for nearly 5 years now. The steeper you grind the heel the more aggressive the cut. I've been making them really aggressive as they cut fast.
@craigsudman4556
Жыл бұрын
Mostly I touch up my bits by hand, that being said, there are times when I pull out the Drill Doctor to really put a keen edge on my bits. This comes in handy when drilling hard materials. When I first got the Drill Doctor, I was so impressed with the quality of the tip I decided to go through all of my drills. The learning curve for knowing how to use the DD was not too steep but doing all of drills allowed me to capitalize on sharpening rather than learning. Plus, all of my bits were factory new! Great video thumbs up.
@aleblanc3547
6 жыл бұрын
Great explanation on how a bit works. I generally use small bits that are cheap enough to replace, but knowing they can be sharpened in a pinch is pretty handy. Thanks, Moe!!
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Cheap ones that I use a lot, I generally buy in bulk. The machines are better at the small ones than is possible by hand.
@joemason2524
Жыл бұрын
I have been enjoying your videos for about 3 or 4 years, Thanks for what you do
@sixtyfiveford
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@Yellow.Dog.
6 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, Moe! The yellow one works as a pretty good tungsten sharpener. I had one and almost tossed it out. Now it sits by my welding table for the times I dip the tip.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill. The yellow one seams to keep kicking around even though I never use it. I hate to throw out any tool so I'll need to find a use for it.
@Z71Ranger
6 жыл бұрын
I have the top of the line drill doctor... It works Great!!! Most people that don't like it or can't get it to work right don't understand how a drill bit works... Or can't read and comprehend instructions... I use my Drill Doctor when I'm spending the day sharpening drill bits... If I'm working on something I just use my bench grinder... It's very easy to sharpen a drill bit on the grinder when you understand how a drill bit works... You did a good job on this video... I'm sure a few people will give it a try and say... Well damn that how you do it!!!
@waltschannel7465
6 жыл бұрын
I like the way you summarize the topics you present, and give some teaching so a newbie can try on their own right away. Agree with others the grinder method is the way I was taught, but not on the side of the grinder some. That was a nice addition! 😁
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I guess the main reason I use the side is a lot of the larger bits take up a fair amount of real estate.
@TheShadeTreeFixitMan
6 жыл бұрын
Good tips Moe. I have a couple of different sharpeners, but generally just do it by hand anyway.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
It's a great skill to have.
@McAVITYourWay.
6 жыл бұрын
I`m fine sharpening the bigger bits like 3/8th up and do those by hand no problem, but struggle with the smaller ones, mainly because of eyesight, I just might get something like the Bluepoint. great review, thanks Mo :)
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
The BluePoint style should do downwards of 1/8". I do tiny bits(1/16"ish) with a Dremel cut off disc so I can get my face up and close and sometimes I do it under a magnifying lens.
@austinmaxi555
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... finally a hand sharpening guide that i can understand. I have been trying to learn how to hand sharpen for years. It seems so simple now that you have shown clearly how to do it without getting too far into the mumbo jumbo
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. -Moe
@theidahodian4518
Жыл бұрын
Genius analogy with the Chisels!
@billsmith1770
10 ай бұрын
the older plasplug grinder had a different drill setup . you inserted bit into hole which had spirals that twisted the bit as it got further in . success varied quite a lot . i have a general brand version of the biue point , and get good results . initial setup/learning the tool was a little difficult though .
@BacktotheBasics101
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’ve got a drill doctor. I was going to do a video on it someday. Really need to try my hand at free handing it. Happy trails Luke
@Strange-Viking
6 жыл бұрын
You can also reset the drillbit by having it in a drill, spinning and grinding. Them after that grind the cutting edges on it again
@wyattoneable
6 жыл бұрын
It's an art form. I'm okay at bigger bits but when it comes to smaller bits I just buy new ones. I guess I should practice some more. As usual your video is full of great tips and content, always enjoy stopping by.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Some of the smaller ones I use a Dremel so I can get it right up into my face to see or under a magnifier.
@cosmopezzolla996
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, I've seen a few videos on this... but yours actually helped me to understand! Great job
@sixtyfiveford
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@Lanninglongarmmowing
6 жыл бұрын
I bought one of those drill doctor's. I think it was the 500 or 350. Money well spent. I love it. It works great as long as you set it up correctly.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
They are a great tool
@ManicMechanic007
6 жыл бұрын
The best DIY tips on KZitem. Thanks.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man.
@davidsteinfeld9123
6 жыл бұрын
Yes to the facts machines could make life easier But like many old timers Like my grandfather who said many times someone did it. In all cases its looking at how its made to make repairs a common sense type thing not all of us have encouraged me to learn the ways of old Which gave rise to machines real skill is a fact of life once told by campfire to the youngest of the next generation a good skill some tool makers will like to see die The finer points of craftsmen ship is maintaining the stuff you already have if savey enough lots of gimmicks out there not all of them come close a few may need practice to get right But the old timers know no one can build a machine to replace a man
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@TrojanHorse1959
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I've been wanting to get a Drill Doctor for my shop for a while now. I had one at work, it worked great and saved a lot of drill bits.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think they are a little overpriced but most specialty tools are and I'm glad I own one.
@MnStevep
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I am still wondering when they started putting a "t" at the end of across?...
@2LateIWon
6 жыл бұрын
Also, there are a lot of people that don't like the Drill Dr. I think its because they don't know how to use it. If you use it the way the instructions say it works extreamly well.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I've had to laugh at watching videos of people fumble their way through trying to use it. Then claim it's total garbage simply because they couldn't figure it out. I don't recall it taking me more than a few minutes to figure out how the thing worked but I guess there is a learning curve.
@_P0tat07_
6 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s so true! I used one I school and it worked great after being instructed by the teacher how to use it.
@AndrewBrowner
6 жыл бұрын
if you keep messing up the center edge (chisel tip) just predrill when youre cutting metal the center chisel is usually only 1/8" maybe 1/4" on really big drill bits so if you pilot the hole with a 1/4" bit the center chisel doesnt even engage and so it an be rounded or slightly off center without ruining the bit
@Blakehx
6 жыл бұрын
Great instructions, thanks! What do you look for when you're buying new drill bits... I've bought cruddy ones from Harbor Freight before but they're hardly worth sharpening!
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
My first two sets from the 90's were from Craftsman and I still have most of them. I did buy a set from Harbor Freight in the early 2000's and it is still around but not my favorite. My favorite are the ones I keep finding at estate sales from pre 80's. I end up with a lot of dull bits so I get good practice. Generally if they took the time to stamp a logo and size, nice and deep on the shank they're great.
@Goomer
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I'm always surprised when I find a drill bit thats sharp.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Haha. Thanks.
@patamos7019
6 жыл бұрын
That's EXACTLY how I was taught to sharpen bits in machine shop class yesterday and years ago. That's good for larger drill bits but since my eyesight isn't so good anymore, I use a Drill Doctor for bits smaller than 1/4 inch
@patamos7019
6 жыл бұрын
Should have said years n years ago... LOL
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
The Drill doctor is great for those smaller bits. For tiny bits around 1/6" I use the side of a Dremel cut off wheel. I'm able to hold the Dremel close to my face so I can see all the details.
@johnmcfadden9336
6 жыл бұрын
sixtyfiveford well explained and filmed , I keep a pair of cheap reading glasses next to my grind wheel
@BrucesShop
6 жыл бұрын
That was interesting. A great skill to have. If you break them you should fix them.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@wtbm123
6 жыл бұрын
I can sharpen them by hand , But the older i get , the worse my eyes get and the more i love my Drill Doctor
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Some of the tiny ones I just jump straight to the Drill Dr.
@anthonymarino4260
Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@sixtyfiveford
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cubbeezx
6 жыл бұрын
Helpful video...handy tool to have!
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man.
@_-KOEN-_
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable to watch
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@Chillape
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for useful quality content as usual!! Sharpen drillbits by hand is very satisfying when they cut like new! Dont happen every time though ;)
@zx8401ztv
6 жыл бұрын
I admit that im crap at sharpening drills lol, there is the odd time i got it right and the angles were perfect and it cut like a "dream" most were Nightmares lol :-D. ' I suppose if i used drills more often i would have to get a pile of sacrificial drills and experement without the worry of killing a drill i need.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I've done my fair share of poor sharpenings.
@fritom444
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I just sharpen them on the grinder im not a pro but it works maybe with your advise ill do better
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@TheLexiconDevils
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had one of them jigs on my bench grinder for over 20 years
@sixtyfiveford
4 жыл бұрын
They work.
@middleway1885
Жыл бұрын
Man what a beast!
@shawnmrfixitlee6478
6 жыл бұрын
I love my 750X works great every time !
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be without it, especially for those tiny bits.
@huuknow3133
6 жыл бұрын
After trying many times, now I know what I’ve been doing wrong. Many thanks.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hope the video it handy.
@joeo1352
6 жыл бұрын
Great video
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe. -Moe
@tombob671
6 жыл бұрын
very informative , thanks
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom. I'm glad you liked it. -Moe
@garychandler4296
6 жыл бұрын
Split points rock! Scary story...once had a HF drill set just for mobile use. Right off, one got stuck making it's 'exit wound', and when I reversed the drill, it UNWOUND ITSELF! So, that set is useless for drilling anything but plastics or cheese.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Gary Chandler That's scary.
@jasonmushersee
6 жыл бұрын
that's exactly how i do it start at the cutting edge then roll back. use the medium and/or fine bench grinder stone not the coarse one's. 1/8" bits are tricky
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
The smaller ones I usually do with a Dremel so I can it up and close.
@JOEZEP54
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Moe, It has been awhile. Nice explanation as always. Good demonstration using chisels. Stay well, Joe Z
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe.
@JOEZEP54
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Moe.
@burtreynolds3143
6 жыл бұрын
Bottom line .... I'm trying the hand method. Another great video by 65Ford.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man.
@MrTimdtoolman1
6 жыл бұрын
Great vid Brother.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man.
@DAS-Videos
6 жыл бұрын
Great review. I used to sharpen by hand but I had so much trouble keeping that 3rd cutting edge perpendicular with the two main cutting edges especially with smaller drill bits. I bought a drill doctor many years ago and that solved that, it is fool proof. One thing I don't like about my drill doctor is the chuck. The blades of metal that make the chuck sometimes twist, especially with the small bits. I end up having to mess around with it to have the drill properly in the chuck. I wish it had a solid chuck like a drill has.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Drill Doctor is built down to a price for sure. Funny that they also sell commercial bit sharping machines for around $5000 that use the same basic principles.
@hunt4fish
6 жыл бұрын
Nice, good stuff
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@2LateIWon
6 жыл бұрын
I like my Drill Dr I actually need to get out and use it LOL I have a bunch that are pileing up on me.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I usually let them pile up until I have a handful to do.
@Uticagreens
6 жыл бұрын
Where's the pooch? LOL Good video.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
She needed a break.
@steffankaizer
6 жыл бұрын
not sure if that geometry is exactly how he explained but if you follow hif instructions it will work. so i guess it doesnt matter
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
There's at least a few hours of lecture on proper angles for sure. But this gets people started with instant results.
@ogeoffreys
5 жыл бұрын
Great vid and easy to follow Instructions but please PLEASE please don't use the side of the wheel on a bench grinder!!! Wheels can explode and bad shop practice to do so....
@AtimatikArmy
6 жыл бұрын
I hand sharpen my drill bit EXACTLY the same way!
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I sharp drill bit makes for a happy drill...
@jayr1757
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, man
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
@irishguy200007
5 жыл бұрын
Either learn to do it by hand or get the drill doctor.
@beetlebailey3034
6 жыл бұрын
Large bits are easy, anything smaller than 1/4” is difficult.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I generally use a Dremel if I'm only doing 1. It allows close up visibility. Other than that I let the small ones pile up and use the Drill Dr.
@bctruck
6 жыл бұрын
I ruined a lot of bits trying to perfect my technique.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
We all have.
@closertothetruth9209
6 жыл бұрын
Wolverine with drill bits instead
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
Haha. I wasn't thinking that when I took the photo, but definitely thought that when I saw it.
@the4thj
6 жыл бұрын
That drill Doctor is shmood in marketing wank! and more plastic than Barbie and Ken. No thanks. I Like the Video!
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I do feel it is overpriced for what you receive, but most specialty tools are. Though there is a lot of plastic the main components are die cast zinc or steel on the model I have. They're entry level one is a solid piece of plastic. It would be nice to see a reputable brand make a more robust version but they all seam to shy away from it.
@tsw199756
6 жыл бұрын
Darex makes a professional version of the drill doctor but you will pay for it. They also own the drill doctor brand.
@sixtyfiveford
6 жыл бұрын
I had to look it up. I could pay someone to drill all my holes for me with new bits before I warranted the cost.
@tsw199756
6 жыл бұрын
sixtyfiveford yeah I own 2 drill doctors to use in my shop. No doubt the darex units are superior but I'm making out quite well with the homeowner grade drill doctors sharpening drills for use on my cnc mills and pocketing the difference in cost. Although I will say the older model i have is superior to the new one I have that is identical to yours.
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