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   mike_b | Oct 04, 2007 08:02pm | #1

   Drill Doctor. It's one of those things that looks like it should be junk, but it works like a champ. Not real expensive and easy to use.

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   frenchy | Oct 04, 2007 08:48pm | #2

   HalN

     Drill Docter.. I used to think I could do it freehand but the differance between the Drill Doctor and  my hand work is too significant to overlook..

     I defy anyone who does it by hand to come here and use mine on those same bits..

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   HalN | Oct 04, 2007 10:09pm | #3

   Thanks, Frenchy. I've heard about it and will check it out.HalN

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   danmart | Oct 05, 2007 03:04am | #6

   Frenchy

   I'll defy that if you'll let me come to your timberframed get-away with the shellaced floors and test the sharpener. How's that for a challenge?

   dan

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   frenchy | Oct 05, 2007 04:30am | #7

   danmart?

        Please stop by and visit anytime you're in the neighborhood,  I'll gladly show you around and  let you try the drill doctor.  As for testing the sharpener what test did you have in mind? 

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   danmart | Oct 05, 2007 02:58pm | #8

   None really Frenchy - I was trying to be smart. I really like checking out any timberframed structures. I used to do some beamery work at one point and I love the entire construction method. Most of the timbers I cut were Red Oak in the early days. The guys in NE are really impressed now with the Doug Fir and the stability it affords. I still favor using whatever is local and strong. Lots of frames I was part of building had birch, beech, oaks, and ash. I saw some very well done white pine frames as surprising as that might seem. Here in NC, there are plenty of yellow pine frames that are well made and some done by a country farmer trying to get things wrapped up. Every frame I examined that was in trouble was always the result of water damage not bug troubles.

   The Drill Doctor. Most of my drilling is with plain old bits for wood and metal. I do have lots of specialty bits but the majority of the work gets done with plain old jensens. I have tried the Drill Doctor and its a winner. Virtually "Murphy Proofed" anyone that has a cup full of dull bits can get them back in use very quickly. I want to make a better bit holder for the really small bits to hold them tighter. That's the only mod I would do.

   Dan

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   trackersoft | Oct 05, 2007 07:08pm | #9

   The Drill Doctor does a good job and is $25 cheaper at Sears than anywhere else. Go figure!

   Scott

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   RickL | Oct 04, 2007 10:13pm | #4

   Drill bits a kind of vague. The Drill Doctor will handle some of your basic metal type drill bits but there are several style bradpoints, Forstners, Multispurs, Spade, several style auger bits, as well as a few other tips syles for woodworking which are not going to work in a Drill Doctor. Lee Valley has a good book on sharpening that will cover most of your questions. The pictures go a lonf way to explain stuff. A book can be your best tool investment.

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   HalN | Oct 05, 2007 02:53am | #5

   Good advice. I did know about limitations of drill doctor re types of bits. I haven't seen the Lee Valley book, but the Taunton book on sharpening seems very good to me. Thanks, RickL