A workman is only as good as his tools. At least that's how the saying goes. When it comes to such workmanship, nothing kills a workflow like a dull drill bit. They are cornerstones of any good garage ...

Tools lose their edge and become dull. That’s a fact of their existence. But it’s also a fact that they need not stay that way. Sharpening nearly anything, from a shovel to a putty knife to a plane to ...

Keep your drill bits cutting like new with the Drill Doctor ($129, Model 250), the first affordable drill-bit sharpener that gives professional results. The electric sharpener uses a diamond abrasive ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Drills and drill bits are an essential part of every handyman's toolkit, and for good ...

I've been thinking about buying one of these but I don't know if they are just a gimmick. Also, if they genuinely work well how good do your bits need to be in the first place to be worth sharpening?

Dull drill bits are not usually a type of tool that's worth buying used, unless you can sharpen them yourself. Many companies that sharpen drill bits use precision grinding machines, but there are ...