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farmweld

06-02-2005 18:27:54

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i was in at sears today, an saw the drill doctor 300 on sale 20.00 of, total 59.99. went ahead an got it, brought it home an sharpened about 20 bits in 5 min. works great, but wondered what you guys think of it.
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farmweld

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vinnie

06-03-2005 10:57:17

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-02-2005 18:27:54

Turn the drill slow on the DD not so slow to burn the drill they will turn out every time

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chvet73

06-03-2005 07:19:44

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-02-2005 18:27:54

Once you master how to use it, the machine is great. But there is no question you have to learn the correct method.

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farmweld

06-03-2005 06:29:16

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-02-2005 18:27:54

sounds like most (if not all) have had good luck with this thing, and so far i like it
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Nolan

06-03-2005 04:52:50

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-02-2005 18:27:54

I've sharpened drill bits by hand for years now. Can't say I was ever particularly good at, but I could get the job done, more or less.

Finally broke down and bought the 750 Drill Doctor, the one that handles big bits and does both angles. Read the instructions, didn't understand how it worked. Watched the video, and then understood how it works. Went and sharpened bits.

Hey! I LIKE this! My bits were consistently sharp, and it was easy to do. The little itty-bitty bits down below 1/8" or so were progressively more difficult. But with the bigger bits, it was a snap.

For me, it was a worthwhile purchase. A very worthwhile purchase.

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Ron in Nebr

06-03-2005 00:08:50

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-02-2005 18:27:54

Just my opinon here- my brother bought a DD and in my opinion I don't think it works that good. Of course I just stuck in a drill and let it go for a short while- didn't read the instructions.

My shop teacher in automotive tech in college showed me how to sharpen them on a grindstone and when they're done correctly that way I've never seen a drill cut better...but they do have to be perfect and since I don't do 'em every day sometimes I make two or three trips to the grinder before I get them perfect....but when I do, the chips will fly and they sink through metal like a hot knife through butter.

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rockyhawaii

06-02-2005 20:23:45

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-02-2005 18:27:54

I have a problem with mine. The noise draws neighbors from everywhere, and they all have dull drill bits in their hands.

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Don L C

06-02-2005 19:11:10

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-02-2005 18:27:54

I bought a drill doctor last year at Harbor Freight...its in out in my shop right now but I think mine is the model 500...what ever its the top model....I like it very well,but some of the fancy cut bitts didnt cut very well..... I would say 99% of the ones I sharpened was OK.....don

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Duully

06-02-2005 22:30:14

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Don L C, 06-02-2005 19:11:10

In a couple days the Craftsman Club sale at Sears will be selling the Drill Doctor 750 for 109.95!

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greenbeanman in Kansas

06-04-2005 14:54:28

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Thanks for the heads up. in reply to Duully, 06-02-2005 22:30:14

Thanks for the heads up. I went out today after checking with other distributors and purchased one.
I hope to soon have sharp bits for both metal and wood, sizes to 3/4". The model 500 with accessory chuck would have been about the same price, so opted for the 750.

Thanks again. Whee!

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frito

06-05-2005 11:43:24

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Re: Thanks for the heads up. in reply to greenbeanman in Kansas, 06-04-2005 14:54:28

Have you tried the 750 yet? Sears has it on sale right now and with the craftsman club discount I can get it for $109.00. Thinking seriously about it. Let me know how it works.

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dr.sportster

06-02-2005 19:10:51

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-02-2005 18:27:54

Got it as a gift.Did not try it right away but when I did I was quite pleased with it.Never learned drill bit sharpening in high school metal shop.This kinda makes up for that.Luckily I had never thrown out any dull bits so alot of money has been saved.To me its well worthwhile.

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MPK

06-02-2005 21:05:59

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to dr.sportster, 06-02-2005 19:10:51

I have had the model 250 which I think is the same as the 300 is now for 2 years and it does a great job for me. You just need to follow the directions to learn how to do it.

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Bob

06-02-2005 23:38:34

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to MPK, 06-02-2005 21:05:59

Whatsa matter with you guys? Poor eyes, and hands not steady enough to sharpen them without a machine?

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farmweld

06-03-2005 06:27:55

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Bob, 06-02-2005 23:38:34

sharpeining drill bits by hand is something that you either can or cant do. i happen to be one that cant, i think i have destroyed more bits trying to sharpen by hand then the cost of the dang thing, plus my grandpa has a lot of trouble sharpening by hand, so ill sharpen bits for him, too. dont think there is anything wrong with that.

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jake3

06-05-2005 18:39:08

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Re: Drill Doctor in reply to farmweld, 06-03-2005 06:27:55

The only problem with that model is it has to be shippd to change the cutting grinder. On the 750 and in the lower model the owner can change the grinder when needed, plus making split point bits that are super, no wandering.

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