Sharpening Handbook

Because sharp enough

... usually is not

Razor blade

Masonry Drill Bit


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Masonry drill

Sharpen the insert so the point angle is as noted below.

No one wants a drill. What they want is a hole.

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General Guidelines

Point
Angle

Clearance
Angle

Sharpness

Notes

130°
3

Grind the bit so that it has a 2-facet grind (the primary facet). No secondary facet is needed, and would probably weaken the bit's insert.

The Tormek DBS-22 Drill Bit Sharpening Attachment can be used to sharpen this drill.

Notes & Comments

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Information regarding Grindstones

Probably best to stay with the drill bit's geometry as supplied by the manufacturer.

Sharpness Scale

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Example icon

Sharpness scales (as shown in the grey icon to the left) are used to indicate the recommended sharpness for the blades noted above. You can click on any of the icons showing the sharpness scale and be redirected to the page describing this more. Lower numbers are duller; higher numbers sharper.

These are general recommendations; you will need to use your own judgment, based on the knive’s intended purpose.


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