Hi all,

I'm contemplating getting a "Drill Doctor" to sharpen my drill bits, both
at home and at my auto repair shop. What do you think of it, and what model do
you recommend ???


RON
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"Ron in NY" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm contemplating getting a "Drill Doctor" to sharpen my drill bits,
> both
> at home and at my auto repair shop. What do you think of it, and what
> model do
> you recommend ???
>
>
> RON
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We have one at work and it does a good job. I don't know that it had paid
for itself yet though. At home I could not justify buying one. I can buy a
lot of the typical bits I use for the price of the DD.

You can buy a lot of drill bits for the price of a DD

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:22:34 -0700, "SteveB" <(E-Mail Removed)>
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>I have a 750, although it is the older one. I had it for years before I
>used it the first time. If you follow directions, it does what it says it
>will do. I have heard that people have trouble with smaller bits. I have
>sharpened many bits on it, and they work a whole lot better. It is quick
>and easy to use, and doesn't take long to learn how. I would recommend it.
>Purists will disagree, but for the newbie who doesn't want to spend a lot of
>time learning how to sharpen bits "properly", it works just fine.
>
>Steve
>

It might be a good idea for Ron, but for most homeowners, they likely
can buya life time supply of new bits for less than the cost of one
Drill Doctor.


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>"Ron in NY" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm contemplating getting a "Drill Doctor" to sharpen my drill bits,
>> both
>> at home and at my auto repair shop. What do you think of it, and what
>> model do
>> you recommend ???
>>
>>
>> RON
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>

On Feb 26, 6:40*pm, solidgold...@optonline.net (Ron in NY) wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> * * *I'm contemplating getting a "Drill Doctor" to sharpen my drillbits, both
> at home and at my auto repair shop. What do you think of it, and what model do
> you recommend ???
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *RON
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Ask a friendly machinist to show you how to sharpen drill bits. Any
size around 3/16"and up is a snap. All sizes below that buy in bulk
from Enco or similar (www.use-enco.com). Did this in my repair shop
for 35 years. You can make piloted drill bits from standard ones on a
valve grinder, BTW.

Joe

On Feb 26, 7:40*pm, solidgold...@optonline.net (Ron in NY) wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> * * *I'm contemplating getting a "Drill Doctor" to sharpen my drillbits, both
> at home and at my auto repair shop. What do you think of it, and what model do
> you recommend ???
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *RON
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local newspaper has a column that looks at all these consumer items,
"lifetime razor", shamwow, etc.; tested the drill doctor. verdict was,
it works very well, but once you've sharpened all the drill bits you
own, you won't need it for a long time.

On Feb 28, 2:44*am, z <gzuck...@snail-mail.net> wrote:

> local newspaper has a column that
> tested the drill doctor. verdict was,
> it works very well, but once you've sharpened all the drill bits you
> own, you won't need it for a long time.

Not necesarily so. I had to drill 16 holes in brick/mortar to put up
new shutters. The masonry bit would dull after a few holes and I
resharpened the bit on my DD several times before the project was
completed. Also the most common sizes of my standard bits have been
resharpened several times. Yeah, the odd sizes may not need
resharpening very often, but I am getting a fair amount of use from my
DD.

Red

"SteveB" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> You sound like me, Red. A guy who uses drills will benefit from a DD. A
> guy who drills two holes a year will waste money on a DD. Anyway, that's
> my take.
>
> Steve

That's pretty much it. I use brad point bits for woodwork and the DD does
not sharpen them. Nor does it do Forstner bits. I sharpened a few twist
drills over three years ago and have not had to since. I doubt I'll spend
more that $20 for twist bits for the rest of my life so I can't justify a
DD. YMMV.

I worked for a fellow years ago, who taught me how to
sharpen bits using a bench grinder. So, I've never used a
DD. I guess the question is how many bits you use.
Aparently, DD work, or so the other folks say.

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"Ron in NY" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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Hi all,

I'm contemplating getting a "Drill Doctor" to sharpen
my drill bits, both
at home and at my auto repair shop. What do you think of it,
and what model do
you recommend ???



RON
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On Feb 28, 9:49*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" <e...@snet.net> wrote:
>
>
> That's pretty much it. *I use brad point bits for woodwork and the DD does
> not sharpen them. Nor does it do Forstner bits. *I sharpened a few twist
> drills over three years ago and have not had to since. *I doubt I'll spend
> more that $20 for twist bits for the rest of my life so I can't justify a
> DD. *YMMV.

But it will do split point sharpening.

I have collected 6 sets of drill bits, plus numerous singles, over the
years which probably totals 150+ bits ranging from 1/64th to 1". I
keep a standard set with each drill case and drill something or
another a couple of times a week. I quit using nails years ago and
assemble most all things with screws now, which accounts for much of
the drill use. I thought long & hard about 'justifying' the cost of a
DD, then decided to just indulge myself in one. I've never regretted
the decision.

Red