This installment will teach you how to sharpen the cutting edges of a fine drill bit. There are different styles of bit tips, but this example features a chisel tip. Let’s begin with a look at its ...

Then, clean the drill meticulously with a cloth. You want to end up with a drill bit tip that's free of any wood or metal shavings, or any other grime or debris. Now you're ready to sharpen.

Spade drill bits are normally used only when you only need a hole that’s “good enough” and you care more about how much time and effort it takes to drill the hole. For example, holes through studs for ...