Drill Doctor Next Generation
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Drill Doctor Next Generation
Has anyone used the new Drill Doctor that has an old model? How does it compare? I needed a new sharpening wheel and went to their website and boy have they changed. I like the idea of being able to adjust the indexing for more relief. That has always been my main problem with my Drill Doctor, in fact DD sent me 2 new chucks a while back that were indexed different which helped some what.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Staten Island, NY
I've had the 750 for a couple of months and love it. On conventional drills it works fine on practically all sizes although I find it easier and cheaper to just buy twelve packs of most bits 1/8 and smaller. It just isn't worth the trouble to sharpen them. On the bigger stuff (up to 3/4") it works fine. I've had a little problem with sharpening and re-splitting split point bits. It takes some practice to get the splitting even. I mainly use cobalt bits and the savings can add up quickly. I've even sharpened a couple of 1/2" carbide tipped twist drills (not masonry bits). At 25 bucks a bit the DD750 has paid for itself.
Their web site lists the 750 kit at something like $179. I got it for $129 at an ACE hardware outlet in Brooklyn.
Their web site lists the 750 kit at something like $179. I got it for $129 at an ACE hardware outlet in Brooklyn.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Staten Island, NY
Unfortunately, no. Guess I should have waited a couple of months but I didn't know they were changing (improving?) the design. The new one looks like it does away with a few of the adjustments required by the older model. I know that if I haven't used it for a couple of weeks I have to check the directions again to refresh my failing memory. If the new X model works as well as the older model - go for it. But shop around the net first. Drill Doctor's web site sugguested price is too high. You can do a LOT better. Check ACE hardware.
"Mifflin Clay"
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From: Mifflin, PA
Just a suggestion - gather up all the dull/broken drill bits you can get your hands on. Starting with the largest, sharpen it by hand on a medium or fine grinding wheel. Try it on scrap steel. If it doesn't cut like a hot knife thru butter, try again. Continue until you can do it easily, then work your way down in size. At the end of all this not only will you have saved the cost of a sharpener, but you will have on hand a lot of sharp drills and some very valuable experience. (Yes, there are tricks, practice enough and you'll discover them). 
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