Sharpening Carbide Router Bits

[Jonathan Szczepanski]

I have a CMT mortising bit (http://www.cmtusa.com/store/index1.ihtml?x_page=store.ihtml&id=CID9446394791&step=2&parentid=CID5553152431&pagetitle=&menuinclude=leftnav_products.ihtml&titleimage=titles_routerbits.jpg) that needs sharpening. Is this something that I could do by hand, or should I send it out to be sharpened? If having it professionally done is the better option, does anyone have a recommendation?

http://www.cmtusa.com/store/catimg/801817.jpg (http://www.cmtusa.com/store/index1.ihtml?x_page=store.ihtml&id=CID9446394791&step=2&parentid=CID5553152431&pagetitle=&menuinclude=leftnav_products.ihtml&titleimage=titles_routerbits.jpg)

Thanks in advance,
Jonathan

[Robert Waddell]

Jonathan,
You can really only do a touch-up with a diamond hone and may dull it even more if you don't hold it right. A true sharpening on carbide can only be done by a professional. Look in your yellow pages for a sharpening service in your area or go buy another bit.
Rob

[glenn bradley]

I do touch-ups with a small diamond 'stick' but if the bit has reached a point where a light touch-up won't do, I'd go pro. I'm OK trying my skill with $20 bits but that is a quality item and deserves the professional touch.