Drill Doctor DD750x

[dodge610]

My wife told me she would buy me the drill doctor for christmas cant make up my mind. I have right and left handed bits that need sharpened I think by looking at this one and the 500x. The 750x is the only one that will do left handed bits if you buy the extra special adaptor. So I am putting it out there what do you guys think does anyone have one of these and how does it work.

 

[Racr350]

I have the 500x and it works great, but i only sharpen my Cobalt bits. Nothing too special about them. But the Dr. sharpens them up good as new, so I'm completely happy with it.

 

[GTVi]

I have heard good things about the Drill Doctor, I WAS planning on getting one soon too....I researched peoples views on the internet, but i've seen negative reviews also...so I am two minds about getting one now...I have also been reading about people's skills on sharpening the drills by hand (using a bench grinder)...from what I can gather its a skill that can be mastered with a little practice...I'm going down this track first, and if I fail, then I will probably get one...the question is, how many drills will you sharpen to make it worthwhile?...if you don't wear out your drills fast enough, say in a home/handy man environment, then ROI takes longer. Fortunately I have 100's of dads old drills to practice on.

Here is an article http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Sharpening-Drill-Bits/A_110814/article.html

 

[Buckgnarly]

I have the 750x....freaking love it. Once you get it down how to sharpen bits, it's GREAT! I got it for the left hand and capacity up to 3/4".

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

I have heard good things about the Drill Doctor, I WAS planning on getting one soon too....I researched peoples views on the internet, but i've seen negative reviews also...so I am two minds about getting one now...I have also been reading about people's skills on sharpening the drills by hand (using a bench grinder)...from what I can gather its a skill that can be mastered with a little practice...I'm going down this track first, and if I fail, then I will probably get one...the question is, how many drills will you sharpen to make it worthwhile?...if you don't wear out your drills fast enough, say in a home/handy man environment, then ROI takes longer. Fortunately I have 100's of dads old drills to practice on.

Yeah, my boss bought one for the shop - we used it 'till the wheel wore down and parked it in a cabinet....it hasn't been touched in along time....it's faster / eaiser to sharpen drills at the benchgrinder...especially when you factor in the trouble to set up the little machine and put the drill in the collet...doing it by hand at the grinder may not povide as perfect of a point, but it's good enough for most jobs.

 

[darkk]

...I have also been reading about people's skills on sharpening the drills by hand (using a bench grinder)...from what I can gather its a skill that can be mastered with a little practice...I'm going down this track first, and if I fail, then I will probably get one...

I've been sharpening drill bits for about 50 years now. Use a fine grit grinding wheel. It does take a little to figure out how the cut the two angles on each side but it is not difficult. The smaller drills are a little tougher. I can do down to 1/8" fairly easy. Practice on something 3/8" or larger until you get the angle down. I'm sure someone is going to start in about the angles won't be perfect from side to side, but I'm not making rocket parts either. Just be sure not to just jamb the bit into the wheel without regard to heat, grind a little stick the tip in some water to keep it cool. As long as you watch the heat you will do fine.

 

[dodge610]

Thank You everyone for your feedback it will make it much easier to make my decision now once again thanks to every body.

 

[dtt454]

i got the 500, its already paid for itself, i would buy it again, just seems like once you sharpen it the first time though, they dont hold the edge near as long, so youll be back sharpening it again in just a short time, but sure beats pitching them. for myself, i just do big bits freehand, the bigger they are the easier they are sharpen freehand i seem to think.

if i recall though the 750 isnt that much more, so i dont really see the downside. just a side note though, although i havent had any trouble with the one i got, the thing isnt built very sturdy, looks more like its meant for a homeowner rather than for everyday use. im not saying the thing isnt worth buying, but you might have to buy more than one if you use it to much.

 

[Catalyze]

I use the 500 and it is a great tool for me. I really don't want to spend the time and drill bits in learning to sharpen the few that I use. The tool works well for me and I would buy another in a heartbeat.
Craig