Anyone using one and how's it working out for you?
Anyone using one and how's it working out for you?
Crabo
Do not argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
i have 3. have used them daily in my machine shop. they make my life MUCH easier
otter
got one,had it about a year, should of had it 20 years ago.
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Bought one when they first came out years ago. Seemed to work OK on smaller bits, but not so well on anything over 1/4". Haven't used it in years.
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I have two for my crews to use and they work like a champ. Worth every penny spent.
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I love mine
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Sharpen mine by hand with a gauge, faster and better results. Once you learn how to do it, it's easy.
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Im going to go with the two fellers that are not to impressed with it. I can do pretty well off hand but I also have a Sterling that does a fine job.
Not sure why everyone loves them so much I was not very impressed with mine and I tried everything to make it work right, does ok I guess but I have a small dedicated grinder with a guide and using a gauge I get as good or better results by hand and it's a lot quicker and easier.
I ended up making my bits worse with mine lol! Never could get it to work in my favor.
Couldn't get mine to work either, its on my list to give it another try, so many people love them so I figure I must be doing something wrong.
Love mine. Sharpened 100s of harbor freight bits before sharpening my snap on bits even did my 5/8 & 3/4 bits have the pro model. Nothing but good results. Still haven't changed the wheel.
Got one as a Christmas gift. Piece of junk! I have always sharpened by hand and by eye.
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I have the basic model works great for me. But i think that if you have a dedicated grinder with the proper tool guide and rest it would be faster. I think the one with the ability to but a back grind or what ever you call it that reduces the drag on the back side of the bit would be better than the basic tool.
i just finished drilling nine holes in a fairly thick steel top to mount some equipment in my shop. I used my Drill Doctor several times to freshen up my bits. I don't doubt that someone with experience can do a great job by eye and by hand. I simply cannot. I have tried and I seem to be challenged in that area. Without my Drill Doctor I'd be in a heap of trouble drilling holes in steel or wood either for that matter. I recommend someone who cannot sharpen by hand to give one a try.
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My brother has one at his farm and loves it. Unless Dad or I stop by then he asks us to sharpen his bits for him. Machine shop where I started out ( age 15) had a contarct to sharpen bits for a plastics / fiberglass plant down the road. They brought them in in 5 gallon buckets 1/4" - 2" 4 flutes were the norm. Alot of practice there. After 35 years being a journeyman tool and die maker I just use a pedistal grinder by hand. Dad after 40 years does the same. All it takes is practice and a good teacher. The big thing to the back rake on drills over 3/8 is doing it so it thins the web also. In one interview I was ask to sharpen a drill bit. It was one of the "basic skills" we were taught first off.
Love mine. Have had it for 12+ years. It paid for itself on the first job I had it on and is still going strong. I sharpen all the sizes up to 3/4" (you really have to stay ahead on the larger sizes - otherwise they take a long time to resharpen). Wouldn't be without it.
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Works good for me. I sharpen solid carbide drills on it on a regular basis. Have the model that does up to 3/4". I can sharpen them on a bench grinder no problem but the consistancy is still better with the DD.
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