Regrinding

Regrinding Instructions for Gun Drill N-8:

Grinding

1. Position horizontal register at +30º, vertical register at +12º. Grind until all wear is removed.
2. Position horizontal register at +29º, vertical register at +20º. Grind to establish the primary relief width of approximately 5% of the diameter.
3. Position horizontal register at -20º, vertical register at +12º. Grind to establish the point position width of drill diameter. (Dia./4).
4. Position horizontal register at 0º, vertical register at +25º. Grind front clearance until the triangle created reaches the rear edge of the primary relief.
5. Position horizontal register at -25º, vertical register at -12º. Grind until the triangle formed reaches the center of the tip "V".
6. Remove drill and freehand a periphery chamfer around the radial surface at approximately 20º, stopping just short of the primary relief.

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DM-41 and DM-42
A regrind fixture for tool and cutter grinding machines.

Either style of regrinding fixture can be used to resharpen half round and/or single flute drills, or take advantage of Sterling Gun Drills' resharpening service with fast turnaround. Please also view the Regrinding Section.