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MapleME
02-19-2010, 05:07 PM
My bit is 3 years old which means its tapped 200 holes. Just put out my first 20 and it really seemed dull.

Are bits sharpenable? is that even a word? anyway you get the drift.

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C.Wilcox
02-19-2010, 05:50 PM
Definitely. If you don't feel adventurous or confident enough in trying it yourself check with the local sharpening services. You should be able to find someone.

KenWP
02-19-2010, 06:04 PM
Its fairly easy to do but check around in a few machine shops and see if they will do it for you instead. I had a guy once shapened all the bits backwards on me. I do have backwards drill bits also for screw extractors.

Haynes Forest Products
02-19-2010, 08:32 PM
I have the Titainum coated bits that are about 2 1/2" long and after 5 years the coating is still on the leading edge so I wont allow anyone to touch them.