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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEM curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Tool care.

Drilling larger holes can be done with a few different types of bits.  Forstener bits are generally for fine woodworking and making large holes with relatively flat bottoms.  Maybe you hit a nail while drilling once?  Let's sharpen that bit!

 
 

Here's a video of what we're after:


Minimum requirements:
 - Sharpen a forstner bit
 - Make it visibly sharp

Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 min):
 - Closeup view of the dull bit
 - Action shot of sharpening
 - Closeup view of the sharp bit
 
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