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Tx Bohemian
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« on: February 22, 2010, 01:44:15 PM » |
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Does anyone have, or have used a Drill Doctor? (or similar device)
I probably have over three sets of drill bits and probably ½ set that is sharp enough to use.
Do these things work?
On their website there’s 4 models, which would be the best?
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3W-lonerider
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2010, 02:01:35 PM » |
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yes i have a drill doctor..and yes they work great.. i have one of the original models that came out years ago.
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gregc
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2010, 02:21:16 PM » |
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Yes they work great, I have the standard model that does up to 1/2 inch drill bits. I will keep them brand new sharp, till they are just a little stub left. Haven't bought a new drill bit in years, well worth the price, which I think was around 79 dollars 5 years ago.
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BudMan
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2010, 02:44:11 PM » |
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They do a great job on a drill that is just dull. The new edge will hold up just fine as long as the drill has never been overheated to the point of discoloration during use.
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2010, 02:54:05 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2010, 03:10:39 PM » |
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A drill Gauge and a little practice at the grinding wheel is what I use , but then again I am a Machinist.
But about anybody can do it.
You can buy these at the hardware for about three dollars.
When you get the hang of it you will have a sense of accomplisment .
This is assuming you have a bench grinder.
Wear your safety glasses.
AL
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2010, 06:28:47 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2010, 10:13:31 PM » |
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Sounds like a product name I could love...... It's right up your alley Jim... right up your alley.  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2010, 11:18:15 PM » |
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Yeah I've used one for years. One caveat - Be sure to carefully sand off any burr you leave on the edge of the new tip - it will make your hole slightly larger. Only if you need to be precise on the hole size. Also - if I'm sharpening a broken bit, or one I've cut down to be a shorty for clearance reasons, I'll first rough out the shape of the tip on a wet grinder, to save wearing down the diamond wheel in the DD. (This is for larger bits, not needed so much for 1/4" and smaller.) Also, if you are going to cut off a bit and then sharpen it, don't get it hot or you'll ruin the temper. I'll cut it off while cooling it with a water spray.
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Jess Tolbirt
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2010, 03:19:30 AM » |
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i use my DD a lot,,,
has saved me hundreds of dollars in the past 10 years or so....
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