Sharpening the Pocket Hole Drill Bit

[Cecil Ford]

Hello,

I am a newbie to this forum, but a long time user of Kreg Jigs.  Recently, I discovered that I could not drill holes in wood using the Kreg jig.  The bit needs sharpening.  Does anyone have any ideas about how to sharpen this bit?

 

Thanks,

Cecil

[KregRep]

http://kregjig.ning.com/profiles/blogs/drill-bit-sharpening-service

[Ken Darga]

Hi Cecil,

I've resharpened them using ''diamond files'', like those offered by ""E-Z Lap''.

TIP:  Use a magnifier to enlarge the image, while sharpening.

Inspect the drill bit(s), before proceeding with drilling, just to give them a ''look-see'', so the bit has a sharp cutting edge.

Also, inspect them and touch-up the cutting edges, before putting them up, 

so they're ready to go when you need them again.

I make this a standard practice, and always have sharp bits at the ready.

TIP #2:  store the bit in a clear plastic tube, so as to prevent inadvertent damage, during storage.

Works for me.