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drill doctor sharpener worth the money?

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22 September 2009 at 21:09 #43732
Ian Welford
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Got a friend going to the usa in a few months and wondering about a drill doctor drill sharpener. Anyone used one- got any views on it?
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22 September 2009 at 21:09 #4774
Ian Welford
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drill sharpening
22 September 2009 at 21:58 #43734
HasBean
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I have an early version of one
13 October 2009 at 22:15 #44165
Paul Clapham
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Hi Ian I have a drill doctor and after a bit of fiddling about with the settings its a great bit of kit.

Just be aware that the voltage in the USA is 120 volts! this is not a problem as 240v to 120v voltage droppers are available in this country, this is what I use.

240v drill doctors are available.
14 October 2009 at 09:18 #44171
Ian COUSINS
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Hi Ian.

It depends on what one means by “Worth the Money”! After determining my local (Australian) price, I imported a Model 750X from a US discount tool store. I am slightly disappointed by it, as it seems not to approach the claims for precision made in its advertising. As Paul says above, it needs an amount of fiddling to produce acceptable results.There were some helpful tips in “MEW” Number 128.

I test my drills by drilling into a piece of 3/8″ black steel plate after sharpening, then reversing the drill to see how tightly the parallel shank fits the drilled hole. If it’s a close fit, I deem the drill to be acceptable. I only achieve reliable results with the standard 118 degree point and other settings seem very “hit or miss”.

It should be kept in mind that the machine uses a very small diameter, diamond-coated wheel, so small adjustments can produce large changes.

I find it better for diameters between about 3/16″ and 1/2″ and the results for 1/8″ drills are only fair. It is almost useless for 3/32″ drills. The collet drill-holding device is clever but a compromise. The machine’s point splitting function is almost useless.

Mine is used on my DIY drills and my “rough” ME drills but I do not expect it to produce a point which presents competition to a new, quality drill.

Cheers!

Ian

Edited By Ian COUSINS on 14/10/2009 09:21:09
5 August 2013 at 20:43 #126242
Elham Koochaknia
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I am Looking for a Drill Bit sharpener similar to Drill doctor functions but for bigger drill bits up to size 80 mm. can anyone help?
6 August 2013 at 17:18 #126284
Tony Jeffree
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Posted by Ian Welford on 22/09/2009 21:09:59:

Got a friend going to the usa in a few months and wondering about a drill doctor drill sharpener. Anyone used one- got any views on it?

I bought a used one on Ebay, complete with the (VHS!) video, and never managed to persuade it to cut a decent point on a drill. After occupying space on my bench for way too long, I sold it on Ebay. Obviously, starting with a new one might be a more rewarding experience, but it isn't an experiment that I would repeat any time soon.

Regards,

Tony
6 August 2013 at 20:16 #126304
Sub Mandrel
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I have a much more basic Plasplugs 4 in 1 sharpener, it requires a fair bit of care and patcience but works on twist drills.

As an unused £4 bootsale bargain I'd say it was worth every penny

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