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larryinwa

01-27-2005 20:59:20




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saw a drill doctor at home depot for 99 bucks-anyone have one? I have a "H" of a time trying to sharpen a bit. do they work?




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Don L C

01-28-2005 23:35:40




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
I have one ....and Iam happy with it....Read and reread the instructions..



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JTL

01-28-2005 16:27:48




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
I am about 9 weeks short of retirement after 44 years in the Machinist`s trade. For my first 23 years in the trade, I never had the option of a machine to sharpen my drills for me. Therefor, I learned to sharpen all my drills by hand. About a year ago, I decided that I was then qualified to buy a Drill Doctor. The 750 model is the way to go if you are going to buy one. It takes a bit of practice to get a feel for it, but like I say about learning to use ANY kind of machines-- "It`s just a matter of making friends with it". Most of the time, I still rough the points in by hand (force of habit I guess) and put the final touches on them with the Drill Doctor. I found the best deal for the 750 model on e-bay. If I recall, even with shipping, I saved about 30 to 40 dollars over buying it at a local store in the end. It is well worth the investment.

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Steve Crum

01-28-2005 16:03:27




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
Mine worked good until I knocked it off the bench and broke a part. I can't find the original paperwork to see if I can order replacement parts.
These are a slick working rig though.



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dr.sportster

01-28-2005 11:53:03




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
I was not real interested in these when they first came out,then I recieved one as a gift and will say it has made a drawer full of old bits good as new.It comes with a video.It is easy to use.I would highly recomend it.It does sharpen carbide tipped masonary bits but I think that it would shorten the life of the diamond coated wheel.It will save you money in the [not so]long run.In my opinion you would like it.

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NEsota

01-28-2005 05:29:27




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
My "eye" just isn't good enought to do a good job on a 1/4th or smaller bit without a jig.



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Randy SE-MN

01-28-2005 05:12:29




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
I got mine 2 years ago, I got the big one that handle up to 3/4 inch bits. I love it. My advice??? Get one as soon as you can.



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Jak

01-28-2005 05:11:15




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
We bought one for work and went through the drill bit drawer and sharpened everything we had.Worked well but it takes a little practice.The bits really cut good now.Jack(TN).



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thurlow

01-28-2005 04:59:45




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
Another of the recurring questions..... ..like sharpening chainsaw chains; listen to the guys below, invest a little time learning to do it by hand; you'll never be sorry. If that's beyond your capabilites, then motorized sharpeners/drill bit holders do work very well..... .



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FarrviewSouth

01-28-2005 03:55:30




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
I agree with Bob, by hand does a better job. However, I teach Ag. Mech. and I use a Drill Doctor for those students have "have a LLL of a time" getting the technique down. It works well



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Van in AR

01-27-2005 22:04:12




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
Got one and its great for the spit tips.
Van



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old

01-27-2005 21:46:15




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
I agree with BOB I have one of the very old shapers and I never use it.



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Gomer

01-27-2005 21:42:18




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
I have the 500 Model. Liked it so well that I bought one for my son. I went through all my drill bits and sharpened abut 200 bits with no sigh of wear on the Drill Doctor stone. True, you can sharpen them by hand if you have a very fine stone.I really like it, but would prefer the 500 Model or the 750 Model which handles up to .75 inch bits.



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Bob/Ont

01-27-2005 21:11:50




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to larryinwa, 01-27-2005 20:59:20  
Try to get someone to show you how to sharpen a drill right Larry. Can't do it over the net though. Once you learn how you can do a better job than the machine will.
Later Bob



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wdtom

01-28-2005 14:51:12




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 Re: drill doctor in reply to Bob/Ont, 01-27-2005 21:11:50  
I agree, learn to do it by hand. A drill point gauge helps to get it even though, well worth the price, from a few dollars up to about 40, depending on the name on it. I like a belt sander too, rather than a wheel. the flat surface or the contact wheel, doesn't seem to matter, I just prefer a belt.



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