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Brad Point Drill Bit

 

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Brad Point Drill

The absolute best source for sharpening this tool is Leonard Lee's book, The Complete Guide to Sharpening, Chapter 15. (This is a must-have for any sharpener's library.)

Other notes:

General Guidelines

Point Angle

Notes

40°  

Notes & Comments

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Information regarding Grindstones

Probably best to stay with the drill bit's geometry as supplied by the manufacturer, though furniture maker Michael Fortune does advocate changing it. His recommendations are referenced in the Videos & Presentations, below.


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