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Chris

02-01-2001 08:52:44




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What have your experiences with the Drill Doctor been. Which model is the best buy? Looking to get one and would like some feedback.




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Gene Davis

02-04-2001 18:38:18




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
Having been raised around metalwork and repair shops all my life and having to learn freehanded sharpening. I was able to do a useable job, BUT, my wife bought me a 250 series Drill Doctor for a christmas present,which very quickly showed me how much more consistent a machine could be than handheld, and many times faster than I could. It was difficult to admit that the machine was better than I was, but once I swallowed my stubborn pride I got busy and sharpened every bit in my collection,and the result was very satisfactory. I do not sell or work for drill doctor but was suprised at how good the results were on the 3/32-1/2" size, above 1/2" it is very easy to freehand due to the size of it. Just had to swallow my pride!! lgd

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Francis Z Beringer

02-02-2001 18:32:15




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
Have a Drill Doctor that goes to 3/4 inch. Does a very nice job. Have used it for over two years and have no complaints. Be sure and view the tape that comes with it. Has some very good tips.



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Steve U.S. Alloys

02-02-2001 13:30:48




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
You know, I should add that some drill sharpeners will not do the 115� split points. Only 118�.



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john d

02-02-2001 12:20:20




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
I have no experience with the Drill Dr. Other posts are correct about anyone having the proper skills and time to practice them being able to do a really good job by hand. I can do it, but I don't do it often enough to be really consistent unless I have a bunch to do at one time.
Our school purchased a Black & Decker sharpener about 15 years ago and it does a very nice job if you are patient with it, and follow the directions. It handles drills from about 3/16" to 1/2" quite well. The DeWalt model of that machine sells for about $500 or so.

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Steve U.S. Alloys

02-02-2001 05:11:20




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
Chris,
Our company has sold too many Drill Doctors to count and have never had one returned.

We carry their second tier machine (the one featured on our site). We do not carry the one like the Harbor Frieght catalog shows because you can't replace any of the consumables.

Darex is a very reputable company that manufactures very high end precision equipment for heavy industrial use in addition to the consumer lines. It's like buying any good tool, you can buy quality or you can buy on price. The lower end machines will not produce results that are dead on precise as the $3500.00 model does. But, for the average person who wants to restore lost dimension to hand held drills or drills for use in small drill presses, the smaller consumer priced Drill Doctor line is very proficient.

You need to decide whether or not you want the throw away or the second tier model. The harbor frieght model would be sufficient for the home hobbyist and probably last for years. The second tier is more than sufficent for the small job shops and plant maintenance facilities. The high end performance models are reserved for a production shop with CNC capability.
Steve

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Lyle

02-01-2001 20:52:22




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
Well CJ I have never been called an " OLD SQUID" before, so that's a new one for me. But I have one of those drill sharpeners that one of my children gave me and I don't know if it was expensive or not. It is a good name brand though. I can sharpen a drill bit faster than I can get the machine out of the cabinet and plug it in. And I'll guarntee you that my sharpened bit will cut as well as the one done by a drill sharpener.I was only trying to help this gentleman out a bit.

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Lyle

02-01-2001 20:27:16




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
The other 2 guys gave you some good advise. Here's my 2 cents. Get your self a dresser for you grinder wheels and do your own. A little practice is all thats needed. Hold your drill bit at approx. 60 degrees, to the wheel. Hold the bit with the flat part to the wheel and work the bit up the front of the wheel.Turn to the other flat and do the same. Don't be in any hurry to take off a lot at a time. Make sure both sides of the bit are even, just hold up to a light and you'll see if it is even or not. Don't get bit to hot. Make sure you have clearance front the flat back. This is very important. You'll be surprised at how quickly you'll take a new bit and touch it up before you use it. Drill bits will last a very long time if you use them right. I still have trouble sharpening left handed twist drills though. Good Luck

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tools

02-01-2001 12:07:25




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
Hi,

Don't listen to F14, he's a Navy guy. Oops, wait, I'm a Navy guy, I mean he's got a good point.

Actually, one of the previous posts did mention drill doctors weren't too bad, but don't get the cheapest one, no replacable parts.

Clearly, the consensus of the discussion was learning to do it freehand is the way to go. In an effort to do that, I bought the cheap drill bit sharpener by General (really just a holder to use with your bench grinder). I figure $30 was a good compromise to help me maintain a consistent angle, which I KNOW is the KEY in sharpening plane irons, chisels, stuff like that. Going to get a good stone next.

Will let you all know how it works. May be a good deal, may save you all $30 ea!

Mike

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Cj

02-01-2001 20:19:27




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 Re: Re: Drill Doctor in reply to tools, 02-01-2001 12:07:25  
In other words, Chris, they have never used one and don't have a clue how they work.
I like mine and it sharpens small bits better than you can by hand. Don't buy the least expensive one. Watch the video that comes with it and you will learn to use it correctly. Think you will like it. Don't pay any attention to those old Squids!!!!



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tools

02-02-2001 15:59:19




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 Re: Re: Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Cj, 02-01-2001 20:19:27  
hey, I'm not old yet! well, not very old...



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Cj

02-02-2001 18:37:53




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Drill Doctor in reply to tools, 02-02-2001 15:59:19  
I know! But at least you don't deny the Squid part!!!



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F14

02-01-2001 10:36:33




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 Re: Drill Doctor in reply to Chris, 02-01-2001 08:52:44  
This subject has come up before, and the concensus seems to be that they all suck, unless you get the one's that run into 4 digit prices.

Better plan seems to be to get a good stone for your grinder and learn to do it yourself. Even if you wind up with a hundred dollars worth of bits an inch long, you're bucks ahead once you finally learn.

Check the archives, there is a REALLY good explanation of sharpening your own. I haven't gotten the hang of it yet, but I got lots of dull drills...

Alternatively, take them to someone who already knows and pay to have them sharpened.

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