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?

An image of a man grinding a drill bit on a bench grinder - Best_Stocker/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a ...

Sharpening a drill bit is rarely a second thought for most DIYers. It's straight out of the case, into a chuck and start drilling. But drill bits are not indestructible and are prone to wear and tear ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You can tell a dull drill bit more or less immediately. If you're drilling wood, you'll likely see thin wisps of smoke as it starts to burn.

A collection of woodworking drill bits ready to be sharpened - Vladyslav Varshavskiy/Getty Images The tool has a ⅓-horsepower motor driving two grinding wheels at up to 3450 rpm. The wheels have a ...