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Peter E (Sdibaja) (64.50.1.99)
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I have a ton of bits that are nearly toast, and I the lost the hand sharpening skill I kind of had 40 years ago.
Anyone tried out the Drill Doctor? http://www.drilldr.com/
Do they work well?
Ease of use?
Another brand recomended?
It is spendy at about $90, but it always seems that I need a hole and there is no decent bit left... and it is often not easy to just run out and get new ones.
thanks, Peter |
Bruce Wayne (24.242.117.43)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 9:32 am: | |
A friend gave me a drill doctor, but there are no instructions. Will someone please advise me on its use? Thank you |
Luke Bonagura (Lukeatuscoach) (12.75.171.13)
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Hi Peter:
A few years back Fast Fred had his 4106 in our shop and saw one of our guys manually sharpening a drill bit on our bench grinder.
He dug out his Drill Doctor, set it up and the guys gave him some dull bits, which Fred sharpened and then the guys went and tried them out.
We went out the next day and bought one at Sears Hardware. It is used almost daily and is the best money we spent in a long time for a shop tool.
There were several different models then and we went for the heavier duty version.
I would recommend them highly!!! and thanks Fast Fred for putting us on to it.
I Hope this HELPS!!!
LUKE at US COACH |
Tony (64.215.196.186)
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Bruce
Go to this site and order your Manual
http://www.drilldr.com/guides_manuals.htm |
dana dutkowski (Dana23) (205.188.209.8)
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best thing i ever bought just line up the flutes tighten down and give it a few turns works great, but seen them as cheap as 30 bucks on sale even seen then on ebay you have to check around |
BrianMCI96A3 (198.81.26.45)
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Drill Doctor is great, once you get the idea, it's really easy every time.
Bruce I'll go check in a little while and see if we still have the directions.
If so, I'll copy them off for you
Brian |
vern rainville (68.9.3.37)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 12:16 pm: | |
Drill Doctor is the way to go, hands down! There are other brands that I do not have first hand knowledge.It will sharpen fro 3/16 " to 1/2" with the chuck that comes with it and you can buy the optional chuck that will sharpen 1/2" to 3/4". They also sell a sharpening wheel replacement which I bought right away just to have on hand. Takes about 30 seconds, if that after you learn how to sharpen. I took me about 5 minutes to read the instructions and sharpen my first bit ! Highly reccomend it. ( Vern (in RI) |
Peter E (Sdibaja) (64.50.1.99)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 12:32 pm: | |
Thanks All!
I will swing by HomeDespot and get one tonight.
Peter |
gary Stadler (68.7.217.217)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2004 - 12:48 pm: | |
Search ebay for "drill doctor"... there's a ton of them at good prices |
BrianMCI96A3 (198.81.26.45)
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Bruce I found the directions and copied them off, either post your address here or email it to me and I'll mail them to you.
Brian |
FAST FRED (63.234.22.92)
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Ther GREAT !! but purchase a second sharpening wheel as the first only lasted for about 300-400 bits.
Just sharpening ,the wheels last a long time , but if youre replacing the point on a broken bit it wears faster.
Best of all the drills actually drill the size holes you planed on.
Hand sharpened seldome have both lands equal , so drill oversized holes.
A great treat to have a sharp accurate bit,
Works for me!
FAST FRED |
dana dutkowski (Dana23) (152.163.252.163)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 2:03 pm: | |
i dont know if you know but if you go to sears.com and search for drill doctor they have a unit on there for 15.00 bucks i bought a couple cheaper than buying the replacement stone |
Peter E (Sdibaja) (66.123.255.36)
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Darn! My head swims!
http://www.drilldoctor.com/comparison_chart.htm shows a wide range of abilities... the 100 to the 750 models
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00925829000
lists the 100 for $14.88+sht to the 750 for $159.99+sht
On EBay I find the 750's selling for about $120+sht ... not to bad
I always tend to go with the best of the best and use it for my lifetime...
so... get the 750? Any comments?
Peter |
Peter E (Sdibaja) (66.123.255.36)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 3:15 pm: | |
PS: Sears does Ebay!
a 100 model ($14.88+sht on sale or $29.99 regular)
Current bid: US $75.10
Time left: 11 hours 53 mins...
Got to move fast to get this deal!!!
I do Love Ebay! |
Peter E (Sdibaja) (66.123.255.36)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 3:18 pm: | |
OOPS! that is a 500 model, $129.99 at Sears +sht |
dana dutkowski (Dana23) (152.163.252.163)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 3:25 pm: | |
well how much do the average guy use a drill bit over a 1/2 inch ??? and most on my bus was a 3/16 for riverts |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (67.136.94.37)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 7:18 pm: | |
Best place to buy one is at "drill doctor's" own website.
The top of the range 750 in its case with a BONUS extra sharpening wheel is $139.95 with FREE shipping.
Whilst we are talking tools, has anyone used one of those $174 Harbor Freight vertical/horizontal bandsaws? If you have, can they cut 45 degree cuts in 2" x 2" x 1/4" angle? Their description doesn't say if the vice swivels or not and what is the quality of the unit? I don't want it for manufacturing, just home use. Thanks.
Peter. |
Peter E (Sdibaja) (67.115.10.39)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 8:16 pm: | |
Darn you Peter!
I looked at the drilldoctor.com site yesterday and fonud the DD750 Pro Kit at $203.95 plus sht; I looked again just now, same deal... and no extra wheel.
I ordered one yesterday at the best deal I could find; it was $138.05 total w/shipping at toolsforless.com
Should be here by the end of the week...
Ok, could have done better but now on to bigger things and better things... Anyone know here I can get a deal on a new Harley?
Full dress of course!
Peter E
PS: used a couple differnt power hacksaws years ago, great tools! |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (24.196.191.70)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 9:02 pm: | |
Peter, I could not find that special anywhere on the drilldoctor site! What is the url for that particular page?
Richard |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (67.136.94.37)
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Okay,
Here is the URL and all the various different current models are on sale with different BONUSES, with and without hard cases too. You even get a FREE drill inspecting tool..... Probably a plastic magnifying glass..... LOL.
http://www.drilldoctorstore.us/drilshar.html
Was just a simple search on Google, just put in drill doctor and it was at the top of the list.
Peter. |
Peter E (Sdibaja) (67.115.10.61)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 10:00 pm: | |
Oh! drilldoctorstore is a distribuitor, not the main company (drilldoctor.com)... Great deals there!
Peter E
PS: toolsforless.com has a slightly better return policy... give me that! |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (24.196.191.70)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 7:25 am: | |
"Best place to buy one is at "drill doctor's" own website."
Thanks, Peter. I initially followed your directions as copied above which is www.drilldoctor.com and looooooked and loooooked but could not find the special deal. Now I know. Thanks again.
Richard |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (67.136.126.116)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 7:50 am: | |
Oh and when was the last time you misread something, picky, picky, picky.........
......and we are all so perfect aren't we!!!!
Next time I will let you all pay more and keep the bargains and helpful hints to myself.
Geez, I read "drilldoctorstore" off the print out of my order confirmation, I assumed it was the outlet page of the manufacturer.
No wonder we are loosing all the helpful people on these boards, when the slightest error brings flaming. You lot need to get a life or go and convert a bus or something......... LOL.
Peter. |
Peter E (Sdibaja) (64.50.1.99)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 8:47 am: | |
Gosh Peter B; I hope you are not talking about me... it was just my humor! I always find a better deal the day after I buy something...
Thanks for the tips, keep them coming!
Peter E |