Good sharpener.
This sharpener works well and is easy to use. I have sharpened around 100 bits with it so far; many of them were 1/2" and larger. When used to split points (which I would recommend on all bits for metal), it can be hard on the machine (bogging) on the larger sizes particularly 1/2" and up and any that did not already have a split point. I would recommend using a shop vac in place of the 'grit tube' that is supplied with the machine when either sharpening large quantities of bits or bits larger than 1/2", for the heat generated is most likely detrimental to the machine's front bearing and motor. The cool air circulated through the machine via the vacuum really keeps the machine cool compared to how hot it will get without, and it has the added bonus of cleaning up all the grit. For what this machine costs, it's worth buying if you have a bunch of bits to sharpen vs. buying new, particularly larger bits. The wheel is reversible, so you can get double the life out of it before replacing (after 100 bits, I am considering reversing it). I would assume based on how much, and carefully, that I have used it, that it would last up to 500 sharpenings of mixed size bits before either the bearings or brushes would be consumed.
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