Using a drill bit for sharpening

Not every master knows that a familiar drill can not only make holes in hard surfaces. The functionality of this tool can be expanded many times if you add specialized tools, parts and stands to it. If you wish, you can turn your drill into a lathe, milling machine, special saw, pump. For example, there is a nozzle on the drill, designed for sharpening drills. What are its features?

Nozzle benefits

The most popular function of the drill, which craftsmen do not overlook, is sharpening of various tools. A useful addition will save you from having to visit specialized services and spend money.

Designed specifically for this nozzle easily turns a drill into electric torch. It can be represented by two subclasses:

• devices for sharpening disks from the saw;
• tools for grinding drills, knife blades, planer and chisels.

The popularity of the drill with such features is easy to explain. Success is due to the high cost of professional sharpening tools. At the same time, the installation of the described nozzle will not require you serious preparation and extra funds. Sharpening itself is also easy, all instructions are attached when purchasing the design. Following the instructions, you will easily bring the tip of the drill in order, increasing efficiency and comfort in work.

Various sharpening nozzles

For each model of the drill developed its own sharpening nozzle. Manufacturers advise to pay attention to the size of the neck of a suitable drill, in addition, find out the length of the adapter-turbine. Without accurate knowledge of these parameters, you can pick up the wrong attachment. During work, it can dangle or not firmly fixed, it will have to press her hands. This is especially true for models of economy class.

For example, for drill Sparta the best fit is a nozzle with a diameter of forty-three millimeters, made for spiral drills. On the body there are about fifteen sockets for various sizes in diameter. The special shape makes it possible to grind at an angle of one hundred and eighteen degrees. The nozzle is completed with an additional stone.

Drill bit for sharpening Sparta drills

In the service of the same sharpening will cost from six hundred rubles and above.

Huge popularity among buyers acquired the original nozzles from the company Bosch. To ensure the high quality of the product, simply read dozens of positive reviews. In addition, the nozzle can be used for sharpening knives.

Sharpening stand

Many models are equipped with a special device for sharpening. But using it for its intended purpose is inconvenient. For proper sharpening, it is necessary to keep the drill on the weight, process the tip symmetrically on all sides and maintain the correct end angle. Not every master can do all the actions correctly, so it was developed special drill stand. It includes the following elements:

• durable metal housing;
• mounting ring, the main task of which is to connect the stand with the neck of the drill;
• the top panel, performing the functions of the conductor during sharpening;
• grinding head;

The most important and, at the same time, difficult to use detail is grinding head. It is made in the form of a cylinder with emery coating, fixed with a nut. It is clamped in the lathe, and then give the desired shape with the help of special tools. In the future, the angle of the tip will shape the drill sharpening. When choosing the right angle are guided by the characteristics of the material.

For example, the most suitable angle is:

• for aluminum - one hundred and forty degrees;
• for cast iron - one hundred eighteen degrees;
• for low carbon steel - one hundred and thirty degrees.

For each material, an individual angle of grinding is selected. Not everyone can afford to buy or manufacture such a part on their own, in such cases it is allowed to change the design of the stand for the drill.

You can use an ordinary cylindrical circle, and make guide holes in the top panel. Remember to give them the slope you need for proper sharpening.

Conclusion

Sharpening drill bit is a very useful item. It will allow you not only to save money on trips to service centers, but also to maintain the sharpness of sharpening all the necessary tools. To use it, you do not need to have special skills or special training.

Manufacturers strongly recommend purchasing only branded tools. Do not save and buy Chinese counterparts. These fakes will never be compared in quality and comfort of work with professional equipment. They can fail at the crucial moment and not only damage the equipment, but also injure a person.