I need to resharpen some Milwaukee Self Feed, Plumber Type, 1 1/2 in. bits, and larger. Any suggestions would be appreciated !
THANKS !!
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the paper work that comes with the bit tells ya how...
their web site has a section on it too...
buy a new one...
take them to a saw sharpenig outfit...
use a mill file and dress the cutting edge.......
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If the bits are the type that have a point,no worm and otherwise the same as an auger bit, then file as follows. Get an auger file, looks like a nail file sort of. File the lips ,same on each side, then the spurs. The spurs are filed from the edge toward the middle on each edge towards the middle, the middle will wind up a bit thicker. File both spurs if their are two.The file may be hard to get, hardware stores in my town do not carry them anymore. A google search should turn up something.
I have used an emery board that is used for fingernails,works but a little coarse.
mike
Edited 5/22/2007 2:01 pm ET by mike4244
The Milwaukee bits are easy. Loosen the set screw and take the lead screw out. You can do it all with a flat file, both the underside of the cutting edge and the faces of the saw teeth. You might just touch the back of the saw teeth to dress up their cutting tips. Just restore the angles that used to be there.
cheaper bits without a lead screw can be difficult.
Ron