Sharpening forstner bits?

[Skye]

Ok, so I've got two of them the same size because my first one dulled out. I tried honing it as best I could, but it's still nowhere near factory sharp. I don't see how anyone makes peppermills without sharpening these things. Anyone have any tips?

 

[Mack C.]

Ok, so I've got two of them the same size because my first one dulled out. I tried honing it as best I could, but it's still nowhere near factory sharp. I don't see how anyone makes peppermills without sharpening these things. Anyone have any tips?

Skye; How about this instruction from Lee Valley Tools.
http://www.leevalley.com/shopping/Instructions.aspx?p=44383