Originally Posted by Lee Willis:
At about 40 - 80 cents per bit it's just not worth sharpening them as far as I am concerned. I view drill bits like razor blades - once upon a time we kept one forever and stropped it to a fine edge whenever it got dull. Now, we chuck them in the trash and load another when they get dull.
I can understand your price point Lee. Its very valid. Although a penny saved..etc., I do buy extras too. But not having to wait if the bin runs dry is a godsend sometimes.
Dump them in the trash? You must mean recycle bin, that's good steel!
(If you start throwing out tired old locos, let me know.)