Why don't you try putting the bit in a vise and use the grinder to sharpen it? It would be much safer controlling the grinder than that tiny bit. Better than losing a finger McNugget. You could also use an old chuck for a drill and hold the bit in that and clamp that in a vise or hold it by hand if you have no vise. You would at least have some additional distance from your fingers.
Bro, I came here looking for a step bit sharpening solution and your way seems the best to sharpen the leading edges….. But please be careful standing in front of that grinder with no guard. Obviously I know it wouldn’t work getting the same angles with a guard… I’ve just seen wheels come off of grinders in the oilfield and do some damage. Great video. I’m trying to sharpen my biggest Kline step bit. Thanks for the video. Mine is a 80.00 bit and I let another foreman borrow it on a job that we are all on and his guys dulled the hell out of it pushing to hard forcing the tip in…. Instead of letting it eat slow to start the hole and then speed up when the bit starts stepping the hole gauge out in the steel. I’m an electrician so it’s only getting used for 4 square boxes etc and that’s how they dulled my bit. Again thanks for the video. But please be careful standing in front of that wheel in the future buddy
This video is a classic demo on why DIY people need to use discretion and be skeptical when taking advice from these videos. Just because advice is free does not guarantee it is helpful or safe.
I just fact-checked you turns out I'm right you're wrong. If you don't do anything because you're so filled with fear. You'll never get anywhere. Go out and cut your fingers and have fun. Do you wear one of those retard helmets with elbow pads and knee pads?
Been doing this my whole life. I'm immune to pain. It's the testosterone level. I call it bravery. Been a carpenter my whole life. Had my fingers next to saw blades since I was a teenager. Thanks for watching the video
i see those good guys all over the internet, concerned about methods more than solving problems. i try not to .... well, you probably know. i keep my cool these days. being a maker after all is better than being a couch coach.
Funny, you make IT the most difficult way😂😂😂, grinder in your hands woud be safer, or wide stone instead od tin one, and hold tool on sth like Morse'a Holder instead try loose finger 😅😅
thats cool. but how to sharpen the top edge of the drill bit ? mine got dull on the top edge. because i frequently using the 3mm size to drill my RC chassis. its got dull now. 😂😂 next time practice safety precaution dude. u never know whats gonna happen with that style of grinding method u use.
And this is why we have safety people to show how NOT TO SHARPEN STEP DRILLS. $10 a pop vs. hundreds of thousands in injuries or possible death from this type of info. Smh....😒🤨🤔
No, the dumbest thing that I have seen is guy putting his fingers so close to a cut off wheel. Sooner or later, you are going to be one of those guy's walking around with fingers missing and embarrassed to tell the story. You are old enough to know better and showing this foolish way to sharpen a $2 drill bit may influence other people that don't know any better. My earlier statement makes perfect sense, would I put my dick near that cut off wheel, Nooooooo. Then don't put your fingers there. @@HandymanMark
Why don't you try putting the bit in a vise and use the grinder to sharpen it? It would be much safer controlling the grinder than that tiny bit. Better than losing a finger McNugget. You could also use an old chuck for a drill and hold the bit in that and clamp that in a vise or hold it by hand if you have no vise. You would at least have some additional distance from your fingers.
Hahaha
😂😂😂
Well done video. Can a regular drill do this ? Should the surface around the hole be sealed with anything to prevent rust, etc ?
Bro, I came here looking for a step bit sharpening solution and your way seems the best to sharpen the leading edges….. But please be careful standing in front of that grinder with no guard. Obviously I know it wouldn’t work getting the same angles with a guard… I’ve just seen wheels come off of grinders in the oilfield and do some damage. Great video. I’m trying to sharpen my biggest Kline step bit. Thanks for the video. Mine is a 80.00 bit and I let another foreman borrow it on a job that we are all on and his guys dulled the hell out of it pushing to hard forcing the tip in…. Instead of letting it eat slow to start the hole and then speed up when the bit starts stepping the hole gauge out in the steel. I’m an electrician so it’s only getting used for 4 square boxes etc and that’s how they dulled my bit. Again thanks for the video. But please be careful standing in front of that wheel in the future buddy
You almost head butted the grinding wheel when you dropped the drill bit 😮😮💨
This such a horribly dangerous idea... That being said it's is something we all would do. 5hanms for sharing, glad you have your fingers
good idea, but you most know that has to be 65% covering the disk file of the grainder, many accident over the year and use glove and eyecover.
I will keep that in mind the next time mine are dull thank you Mark
Christ on a crutch, more power to you for having the guts to do that. I think I'll chicken out and try a hand file.
Yeah but do not take the Lord's name in vain!
bravo, I even sharpen hole saws with the same grinder/cutoff disc.....
Great video thanks.
Get the black once, can't remember if they're cobalt or black oxide but they stay sharper way longer than this gold once.
So if I was using my bench grinder?. Should I clamp the bit in the vice and hand hold the bench grinder? And it's still safer than a submarine
The grinder set up made me cringe brother but I get it lol
This video is a classic demo on why DIY people need to use discretion and be skeptical when taking advice from these videos. Just because advice is free does not guarantee it is helpful or safe.
I just fact-checked you turns out I'm right you're wrong. If you don't do anything because you're so filled with fear. You'll never get anywhere. Go out and cut your fingers and have fun. Do you wear one of those retard helmets with elbow pads and knee pads?
Mildly sketchy, maybe put the guard on and wear some armor and a face shield while doing so.
Yes I have to get my safety more of a priority
Oh yes, this looks really smart kids... don't try this at home!
No PPE on, wait until that cutting disk shatters. 😧😖
i really hope no one takes any sharpening tips from you. Im unsure how you have all your fingers
Been doing this my whole life. I'm immune to pain. It's the testosterone level. I call it bravery. Been a carpenter my whole life. Had my fingers next to saw blades since I was a teenager. Thanks for watching the video
i see those good guys all over the internet, concerned about methods more than solving problems. i try not to .... well, you probably know. i keep my cool these days. being a maker after all is better than being a couch coach.
If you have control over any tool or bits? You'll be right!
Funny, you make IT the most difficult way😂😂😂, grinder in your hands woud be safer, or wide stone instead od tin one, and hold tool on sth like Morse'a Holder instead try loose finger 😅😅
So if I had a bench grinder?
thats cool. but how to sharpen the top edge of the drill bit ? mine got dull on the top edge. because i frequently using the 3mm size to drill my RC chassis. its got dull now. 😂😂
next time practice safety precaution dude. u never know whats gonna happen with that style of grinding method u use.
Shapshatpen top like how you would sharpen normal bits
hey we have 10 of them, few less wont hurt😆
You could hold the bit in pliers to spare danger to your fingers
dude did nothing aside from almost losing a few fingers
YEAH
@@HandymanMark lol
And this is why we have safety people to show how NOT TO SHARPEN STEP DRILLS. $10 a pop vs. hundreds of thousands in injuries or possible death from this type of info. Smh....😒🤨🤔
One rule that I live by. Don't put your fingers where you would not put your Pee Pee.
That's either the sickest thing or the dumbest thing I've ever heard
No, the dumbest thing that I have seen is guy putting his fingers so close to a cut off wheel. Sooner or later, you are going to be one of those guy's walking around with fingers missing and embarrassed to tell the story. You are old enough to know better and showing this foolish way to sharpen a $2 drill bit may influence other people that don't know any better. My earlier statement makes perfect sense, would I put my dick near that cut off wheel, Nooooooo. Then don't put your fingers there. @@HandymanMark
OMG 😳
Guess it works but makes me cringe watching! Really needs some better way to hold the bit!