Termite End Grain Tool

The Termite Bit for the Termite End Grain Tool is sharpened by:

  1. mounting the Bit in the Grinding Block,

  2. mounting the Grinding Point in a:
    • Pillar / Drill Press,
    • Router, or
    • Die Grinder

  3. using the Grinding Block to hold the Bit against the Grinding Point whilst the Grinding Point is being spun.

Woodworking minus patience equals firewood.

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Oneway Termite bit

Oneway Termite grinding point

Oneway Termite grinding block

Notes & Comments

Al Hockenbery* gave this alternate approach : I put the sharpening point in an air-powered die grinder.

To sharpen, I hold the termite in one hand, press the grinding point into cutter, and turn on the die grinder for a fraction of a second. This is just long enough, for the die grinder to hit max rpm and sharpen that side of the ring. Repeat for the other side.

* Al Hockenbery is a highly noted wood turner and Honorary Life Member of the American Association of Woodturners.