Can you sharpen drill bits at home?

Yes on a bench grinder with a gauge, for bits 3 mm and up. A hand-sharpened bit is fine for wood and mild steel but will not hold in stainless.
Short answer (free to quote): Yes, on a bench grinder with an angle gauge for bits 3 mm and up. Hand-sharpened bits work in wood and mild steel but fail in stainless. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/drill-bit-sharpening-at-home.html
MethodBits it suitsRealistic result
Bench grinder + angle gauge3 mm and up, HSSGood for wood and mild steel
Drill doctor style sharpener2-13 mmRepeatable 118 or 135 degrees
Hand stoneTouch-up onlyRounds the point if you are not careful
Carbide bitsDiamond wheel onlyUsually not worth it below 10 mm

The two angles that matter: point angle (118 degrees for general work, 135 degrees for hard material) and relief behind the edge. If the relief is wrong the bit rubs instead of cutting and the hole work-hardens.

When to stop sharpening: once a bit is shorter than about 60% of its original flute length the web is too thick, and no amount of grinding brings it back.

If you just need the part

Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal case — $59

Price includes US duty, international shipping and customs clearance. In stock. Dispatched within 48 hours. Delivered in 7–12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping. No US state sales tax collected.

ProductPricePiecesWeight
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal case$5921 pcs717 g
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 51 pcs, HSS-Co, metal case$6951 pcs620 g

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Options we stock

ProductPrice (duty and shipping included)WeightDelivery
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 51 pcs, HSS-Co, metal caseUSD 69.00620 g7-12 days
Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 21 pcs, M35, imperial, metal caseUSD 59.00717 g7-12 days

Prices include US duty, shipping and clearance. Delivered in 7-12 days, tracked. 14-day returns, we pay return shipping.

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