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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!

 
 

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Minimum requirements:
 - Sharpen an auger 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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I found this 7/8" auger bit that was made for a bit and brace. So I started sharpening it. It is so much easier to use, now.
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all rusty and dull
all rusty and dull
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closeup of dull edge
closeup of dull edge
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closeup of the other dull edge
closeup of the other dull edge
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first I sharpened the wrong side. So I evened it up by cleaning the whole back side
first I sharpened the wrong side. So I evened it up by cleaning the whole back side
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then I sharpened the proper side
then I sharpened the proper side
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one sharp blade
one sharp blade
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the other sharp blade
the other sharp blade
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it bites deep, look at how thick the chips are
it bites deep, look at how thick the chips are
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Note: Good work - BB approved!

 
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