Do you have router bits re-sharpened?

[Randall Clark]

I have a Bosch 2", 1/2" straight cutting bit that I used to put a curved railing on a deck. I just got it out to use again and it is very dull. It cost about 30 dollars. Is this worth re-sharpening? Is there a reasonably priced sharpener business that is reputable? What should I expect to pay locally or even mailing it out? What should I expect to pay for saw blade sharpening?

Thanks for your help!

[Montgomery Scott]

I take diamond card sharpener and stroke the face of each insert the same number of times. Usually about 10 strokes on the fine grit sharpener is enough to get it back to new.

[Randall Clark]

What is a diamond card sharpener?

[glenn bradley]

I use these (http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10440&filter=diamond%20sharpener) and/or a diamond stone I have for straight bits. You'll catch them on sale now and again. Complex profiles I will send out depending on cost and the amount of use I have gotten out of them.

[John Lanciani]

http://www.burnstools.com/Default.aspx?page=customer&file=customer/bupoto/customerpages/sharpening.htm

This is where I send my bits and blades. I've tried a few, and I think Burns does the best job. Router bits come back better than new for about $4 a piece.

[Rob Young]

What is a diamond card sharpener?

http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2004340/2004340.aspx

One of many variations on the theme.

[Fred Hargis]

I use bullsharp.com, and really like their service. That said, after about 2 sharpenings, flush trim bits aren't quite so flush and spiral bits loose a little diameter every time (they're sharpened on the OD). But it still seems to me it's worthwhile.