Sharpening Bench

A dedicated sharpening bench part 1.
Sharpening bench. There are several ways to sharpen drill bits and it s a handy skill to have if you install your own hardwired home security system. Match the wheel to the metal being sharpened it is the right tool for the job rule that always applies. This page covers sharpening bits with a bench grinder.
A dedicated sharpening bench part 2. There are two main methods you can use for sharpening chainsaw chain by hand with using a round chainsaw file or an electric chainsaw grinder. A bench grinder is all you need to turn rusty old hardened steel tools.
The 25 degree bevel is called the grinding bevel. Here are some tips to help you sharpen your old tools on a bench grinder. Very sharp with this method.
A dedicated sharpening bench. How to sharpen drill bits using a bench grinder. Drilling holes for home security devices and alarm wiring will dull your bits even if you don t hit any nails.
A third method square filing is only meant for square chain used to cut large trees. On this one i am not truly sharpening the knife but getting that edge nice and clean. After testing i found it works very well and can sharpen a blade very quickly.
Grinding goes fast but honing can be slow. Fortunately there are a few after market tool rests that can improve your ability to grind. Yet their edges are soft enough to be refreshed with a grinding wheel file or sharpening stone.