This affordable Wen BG4276 bench grinder provides two grinding wheels for a fraction of the cost of similar options. A large, adjustable work light ensures you have a clear view of your workpiece. With 60-grit and 36-grit wheels, you can sharpen lots of tools well as drill bits.

The Drill Doctor 500X is our best overall choice, regardless of your skill level, for its mid-range price and the variety of bits it accepts.

Instead of holding the bits in your hand, this attachment holds them for you. Its straightforward adjustment settings make it easy to select the angle, although it’s not ideal for use with bits smaller than 1/8-inch.

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When you think about classic rock, it’s likely you think about amps exploding and people (like Bono or Eddie Vedder) climbing to the rafters of the stage and doing some jungle gym antics. Likely your first thought is not about the flute.

From the Seattle-born rocker sisters’ debut LP, Dreamboat Annie, released in 1975, this Heart song is classic rock through and through. It demonstrates Ann Wilson’s incredible voice and Nancy’s prowess on the electric guitar. Both ring out like bells with their respective instruments. But the flute enters the picture at the two-minute mark with almost reckless abandon. It’s jazzy, confident, and full of exclamation marks.

For versatility, it’s hard to beat the Drill Doctor X2 with its dual-speed motor. In addition to the dedicated bit sharpening port, this sharpener includes separate guides for sharpening knives, scissors and other edged tools. To sharpen drill bits, insert the bit into the chuck, press it directly into the sharpening port and start sharpening!

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Luckily, a good drill bit sharpener can not only get them back in shape, but reinvigorate bits that snapped in half during aggressive use.

There are more types of drill bit sharpeners than you might think. Some are more useful than others, depending on your specific bits and experience level. Make sure you’re choosing the best one for you. Here’s what to look for:

This sharpener handles pretty much any material, including carbide, black oxide and high-speed steel, and it can create split-point tips. It doesn’t offer the impressive angle ranges of the Drill Doctor 750X, but you can create the all-important 118- and 135-degree angles.

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You can’t miss the flute on this song. The track, released on Dave Matthews Band’s album Crash in 1996, opens with it. The band’s longtime saxophone player LeRoi Moore plays it and he, before passing away in 2008, would often play the instrument during live shows, too. Here, the flute brings the listener into the rather intimate song about two friends deciding to spend the night together as lovers. As if a heart floating in the air, the flute brings us in, with love.

It’s not the cheapest option on our list, but if you’re looking for a sharpener that can accept a wide range of bits, the Drill Doctor 750X is a great choice.

But that doesn’t mean the delightfully delicate instrument doesn’t have a place in the hard-hitting sounds of the genre. Yes, some of rock’s biggest names, as you can see below, have taken advantage of the instrument to bring the dulcet tones into their tunes.

If you do a lot of drilling, a drill bit sharpener a smart buy. It saves you time, because you won’t waste minutes struggling to drive a dull bit through your workpiece. And it saves you money, because you aren’t throwing out dull bits all the time.

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Unlike other sharpeners that offer one or two angles, you can customize this sharpener to create to any angle from 115 to 140 degrees. The 750X is large enough to accept bits up to 3/4-in., and it can create or sharpen split-point bits.

If you can’t afford or don’t need any of the sharpeners above, this Drill Bit Sharpener might be for you. It’s powered by your drill and doesn’t require an electrical outlet, so it’s convenient for off-site projects with limited electricity. It’s not as accurate as a dedicated or bench grinder drill bit sharpener, but in a pinch it’s certainly better than nothing.

If you’re a DIYer beginner and you don’t need a high-end drill bit sharpener, consider the affordable Drill Doctor 350X. Despite the low price, it features a diamond wheel and is simple to use. This drill bit sharpener can only create 118-degree angles, though, so keep that in mind if you need to work with 135-degree bits.

If you plan on sharpening bits with a bench grinder, this General Tools 825 Attachment, when securely mounted to your benchtop, can give you clean points and accurate angles.

This six-inch DeWalt DW756 has the power to tackle various sharpening tasks, including drill bits. Safety guards reduce the chances of dangerous flying debris and sparks, and the adjustable tool rests make it easy to securely position whatever you’re sharpening. With its extremely durable cast iron body, this small but mighty tool can handle heavy use.

Released first as a single in 1971 and then on an LP in 1972 on the David Bowie album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, this song includes flute around the two-minute mark, along with a blistering saxophone. The bright instrument adds a psychedelic feel to the space-aged rock number. It underscores Bowie’s searching vocals and his call to the stars. A little birdie supporting his full-throated call.

Released on the 1970 album of the same name, this is one of the more recognizable songs from its era, with bright piano, stalwart acoustic, and Van Morrison’s elastic voice. You might not even notice the flute at first, but there it is in a bouquet of spirit, trill and shrill but also soft and supportive. Like a sprite showing itself near the song’s opening, singing along with Morrison on perhaps his biggest hit.

High-quality drill bits aren’t cheap. And once they become dull, they’re ineffective and more likely to “walk” around and damage your workpiece.