Drill bit sharpeners. - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

JohnB · 06-05-2009, 02:50 PM

G'day all,
Just wondering if any of you good fellows, and ladies, use a bit sharpener.

I don't need one as I sharpen all my bits by eye on the grinder, but I thought one would make a great gift for Dad.
Those who have been around awhile, will know that he's blind, but loves his woodwork.
When I was visiting, a few weeks ago, he commented on his tins of blunt bits.
I sharpened some for him, but being a retired fitter, I feel that he is frustrated at not being able to see to sharpen them like he used to.

If there is a sharpener out there that, you think may suit, I'd be ever grateful for your opinions.

Plaquerd · 06-05-2009, 03:00 PM

John
I have the Journeyman 400 Drill Doctor......it works very well and you can dress split points with it. I would get another if this one every breaks.
Here's a link to the web site.

Drill Doctor

I don't know if they still make the 400.

Rolf · 06-05-2009, 03:01 PM

I use the drill doctor, it works very well.

TerryInMich · 06-05-2009, 03:11 PM

I also have a drill doctor - works great and relatively easy to use.

Pajaro · 06-05-2009, 03:34 PM

What a bout brad point bits? Most of my bits are brad point and I cant see how the Drill Doctor could help them. I also have a collection of Forester (did I that spell that right?)bits. And Spade bits... I know, I know, I am asking the impossible of one tool.

Plaquerd · 06-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Pete
The Drill Doctor I have won't do brad points, spade bits or Forstners, just twist bits.

Mick Walker · 06-05-2009, 05:43 PM

John, I have the 250 Drill Dr. which I don't believe they make anymore. Great tool, no more dull bits in my shop. Won't do the tiny ones though, I touch them up by hand.

barny35 · 06-05-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pajaro

What a bout brad point bits? Most of my bits are brad point and I cant see how the Drill Doctor could help them. I also have a collection of Forester (did I that spell that right?)bits. And Spade bits... I know, I know, I am asking the impossible of one tool.

I have the $99.95 DD500X one that works very good for regular drill bits .
The DD750X for $139.95 says it will sharpen split points but does not mention brad points. If anyone knows for sure that it will sharpen brad points I would get one. I can not imagine how it can do that.
Drill bits in singles are getting expensive . The Drill Doctor pays for itself in a reasonably short time rather than replacing bits especially if drilling steel with HSS bits which I often do .

KtownScroller · 06-06-2009, 12:44 AM

The Drill Doctor works very well for me. I think Dad would be able to secure the bit in the holder by feel. After that he would simply rotate the bit the same amount of passes for each side of the bit. The Drill Doctor gets my vote.

Sally · 06-06-2009, 02:33 AM

I've never sharpened my drill bits. I've never noticed they need sharpening. They drill holes and don't burn the wood. What else could I ask for. (smile)

06-05-2009, 02:50 PM	#1
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,806	Drill bit sharpeners. G'day all, Just wondering if any of you good fellows, and ladies, use a bit sharpener. I don't need one as I sharpen all my bits by eye on the grinder, but I thought one would make a great gift for Dad. Those who have been around awhile, will know that he's blind, but loves his woodwork. When I was visiting, a few weeks ago, he commented on his tins of blunt bits. I sharpened some for him, but being a retired fitter, I feel that he is frustrated at not being able to see to sharpen them like he used to. If there is a sharpener out there that, you think may suit, I'd be ever grateful for your opinions. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" “God bless America. God save the Queen. God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia.” - Russell Crowe Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

06-05-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,371	John I have the Journeyman 400 Drill Doctor......it works very well and you can dress split points with it. I would get another if this one every breaks. Here's a link to the web site. Drill Doctor I don't know if they still make the 400. __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com Last edited by Plaquerd; 06-05-2009 at 03:03 PM. Reason: added model name

06-05-2009, 03:01 PM	#3
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,778	I use the drill doctor, it works very well. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

06-05-2009, 03:34 PM	#5
Pajaro God,Family,Country. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,027 Blog Entries: 1	What a bout brad point bits? Most of my bits are brad point and I cant see how the Drill Doctor could help them. I also have a collection of Forester (did I that spell that right?)bits. And Spade bits... I know, I know, I am asking the impossible of one tool. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "It is 28 steps from my cubical at work to the door. 12.6 miles to my house. 18 steps from my house to the work shop."

06-05-2009, 03:57 PM	#6
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,371	Pete The Drill Doctor I have won't do brad points, spade bits or Forstners, just twist bits. __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com

06-05-2009, 03:11 PM	#4
TerryInMich Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 50	I also have a drill doctor - works great and relatively easy to use.

06-05-2009, 05:43 PM	#7
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,310	John, I have the 250 Drill Dr. which I don't believe they make anymore. Great tool, no more dull bits in my shop. Won't do the tiny ones though, I touch them up by hand. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

06-06-2009, 12:44 AM	#9
KtownScroller Wooden Clockman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,562	The Drill Doctor works very well for me. I think Dad would be able to secure the bit in the holder by feel. After that he would simply rotate the bit the same amount of passes for each side of the bit. The Drill Doctor gets my vote. __________________ - Rick

06-06-2009, 02:33 AM	#10
Sally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Renton WA Posts: 918	I've never sharpened my drill bits. I've never noticed they need sharpening. They drill holes and don't burn the wood. What else could I ask for. (smile)

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