Drill Doctor Sharpener?

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Mar 9, 2005 | 01:38 PM

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randylay

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Somebody metioned Harbor Freight. I personally would stay away from them unless you need tools that are disposable. Their hand tools are very weak. Didn't know they sold the Drill Dr.. Or is theirs a cheap imitation? Just my 2 cents. Hope I don't get banned from HF now. Randy

Mar 9, 2005 | 06:46 PM

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gbadgley

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It seems to me like I did see genuine drill doctors @ HF the last time I was there, I didn't look to see if it was a reman. or new. They do have some name brand reman. stuff there. Greg

Mar 9, 2005 | 07:41 PM

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rebocardo

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I bought the cheap $40 model that works off your drill, it will not handle any of the drill bits I use for metal working, it just rips up the paper drum without getting an edge. Probably fine for hss bits used for wood working.

Mar 10, 2005 | 12:09 AM

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CheapRanger

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From: State of Misery (Missouri

To those who own the drill doctor; How do you adjust the angle? I've been wondering before I would buy one as I have/use both 118 and 135 degree split point bits. I would like to keep their angles.

Thanks

Mar 10, 2005 | 03:31 PM

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ranchero77

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the DD750 and 500 models do both and its easy to switch from either angle

Mar 10, 2005 | 06:26 PM

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gbadgley

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The top collar that holds the drill as you grind is adjustable between 118 & 135. Greg

Mar 10, 2005 | 11:01 PM

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460f250

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Maybe Santa will bring me one. I have a cheapy drill sharpener you attach to your bench grinder but it doesn't work worth a damn. Not worth the 15 bucks I paid for it certainly.

Mar 10, 2005 | 11:18 PM

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CheapRanger

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Can't say thank you all often enough for the replies and the humor from this site. I have been looking at these for over a year now (just grew up knowing everyone used a grinder and it takes a lot of practice) but the only people I know that have them, don't like them. I am not sure what models they have (it is a door manufacturing company) but I think they bought the smaller ones. That just didn't make sense to me as different materials do better at different angles. I may have to see what they have and if they really don't like it, make an offer.