Onboard sharpening

[PhilipL]

I can sharpen drills by hand on a grinder but no space for such luxury on a cruising boat. Are there any decent smallish devices which would work with hss bits up to 10 or 12mm?

Philip

 

[Yorkieguy]

You can get this battery powered sort of thing if that’s any help. It does 3mm to 10mm:

Silverline 312279 Drill Sharpener

 

[Jarno]

How often do you need them? How long are you onboard? Maybe just take a few extras? If taken care of, and used well, they don't wear out THAT quickly.

 

[Spectric]

Drilling holes and boats seems contradictory, but if you need drills then take only decent ones that will not require sharpening or if they need a touch up just take a diamond stone like we use on router cutters.

 

[PhilipL]

I spend about 5 months a year onboard. HSS drill bits take a bit of a hammering when used on SS. I will get that drill sharpener and see how it goes.

 

[PhilipL]

Well, I bought one. Couldn't get it to adjust. Was stuck. Sent it back.

I think I will look for a smallish bench grinder after all.