Electrician FAQ

How do I resharpen Irwin auger bits?

First never sharpen the outside edges of the bit that cut--the spur and sid... read more

Are Irwin cobalt drill bits coated like the titanium ones? If the cobalt bits are rockwell hardness 66 - 67 HRc, what hardness are the titanium bits? Once you sharpen a cobalt bit and the gold coating is gone, is it just a regular bit?

Cobalt bits are not coated, they are cobalt steel through and through. At t... read more

How do I resharpen Speedbor flat bits?

Use a small file to sharpen the top of the cutting edge and inside the spur... read more