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lenray

07-11-2003 16:28:18




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I am going to purchase a drill Dr. was wondering which model should I buy--will just be using for my own personal use. And being from Michigan how sharp does a fella have to be to operate one???
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dave

07-16-2003 12:50:57




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 Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to lenray, 07-11-2003 16:28:18  
mine does almost as good of a job as the 150,000 dollar walter tool grinder we use at work(of course its not CNC controlled and automatic but what the heck, doesnt do endmills, wheel cutters and so forth but its priced better) get the 750 its well worth it



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wdTom

07-13-2003 17:59:27




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 Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to lenray, 07-11-2003 16:28:18  
Well I am going to go against the flow here. I guess they work,have even seen one or two work. But I don't have one and don't intend to ever have one. I learned to sharpen drills by hand when I was working with a lot of stainless steel. Never even had a drill point gage until a few years ago. If you spend the time with a new, larger size, drill learning the angle to hold it against the wheel or belt (without grinder or belt sander running) you don't need any Drill Doctor. It can take a while to get the knack of it. We have a cheep model drill doctor at work for one of the departments that use a lot of drills , the chuck that holds the drill now fits loosly in it's socket and it is uleless. I showed the woman who uses these drills how to do drills by hand by using a drill point gage and explained about relief angle and she is doing OK now. I say spend the money for a belt sander (2"x48" size is handy) and a drill point gage, about 10 to $15, and learn a new skill. You can get a 2x48 belt sander without the motor for not too much from J&L I think, add your 3450 rpm moter and you are in business, and you now have a belt sander for other uses. Try to sharpen your screwdriver or cold chisle with a drill doctor.

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Arnie

07-12-2003 07:08:40




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 Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to lenray, 07-11-2003 16:28:18  
get the 750 i love mine and havent had it a year yet



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F14

07-12-2003 03:40:17




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 Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to lenray, 07-11-2003 16:28:18  
Another Kudo for the Drill Doctor. Love mine.

I just hired on as a mechanic at an equipment rental place, and they don't have a sharp drill in the place. I'm gonna take it to work Monday and touch everything up.



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Gerald

07-11-2003 22:07:48




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 Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to lenray, 07-11-2003 16:28:18  
I work for a Paving Contractor, we use lots of drills, best tool we ever invested in. Keeps those bits sharp and paid for itself over and over.



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david

07-11-2003 20:24:49




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 Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to lenray, 07-11-2003 16:28:18  
Some of the best money I ever spent. Super happy with it. Watched the video that came with it and first time was perfect. Paid for itself in the first 2 sharpenings(I have a LOT of bits). I have tied many other sharpeners and this is the only one that makes them good as new.



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Scott

07-11-2003 18:36:13




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 Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to lenray, 07-11-2003 16:28:18  
I like my double chuck 750. 20 minutes of practice and it works fine for me.

Extra grinding wheels are available for the 750 at Home Depot. give one a try, I'm sure you'll like it.

Scott



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Mike

07-11-2003 17:05:11




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 Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to lenray, 07-11-2003 16:28:18  
When you go to buy your drill doctor ask about the return policy.I used one we were displaying and my opinion is it is a dismal failure.Yep read all the instructions,followed said instructions and guess what----still had dull drills.
Hate to be so pessimistic but.
Mike



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Mike W

07-11-2003 18:15:07




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 Re: Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to Mike, 07-11-2003 17:05:11  
This month's issue of The Home Shop Machinist has an article by a fellow who purchased one. He has a lot of pictures of before and after sharpening drills. He seems to be satisfied with the unit. I would get the one that will go up to 3/4".



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jake

07-11-2003 18:10:26




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 Re: Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to Mike, 07-11-2003 17:05:11  
Go for the 750, used as it's supposed to do its great. The cheapest model must be sent back to the factory to change the diamond wheel.



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charlie

07-11-2003 18:36:30




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 Re: Re: Re: DRILL DOCTOR in reply to jake, 07-11-2003 18:10:26  
I've had mine 5 or 6 years now.Wouldn't be without it.Get the 750.



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