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   Georgeseal | Dec 28, 2003 03:01pm | #1

   Cort,

   I have the 750 version and use it alot. It sharpens bits form way small to 3/4. Sometimes bit is not seated right in machine which causes improper sharping. I always take a test cut after sharpening to make sure bit will cut. Diamond replacement wheel is about $20.00. Have had mine two or three years and have not changed wheel yet.

   Hope this helps

   George

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   CarpenterPJE | Dec 31, 2003 12:47pm | #2

   I have the 500sp, sharpens up to 1/2" & it really does work well.

   I had a 1/2" bit that was so bad that I ground it off square on my bench grinder, then put approximate angle on it, by eye,  with the bench grinder.  After that I ran it in the drill doctor for final shape & sharpening, I had a brand new bit after that!

   It really lives up to its claims. 

   PJE

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   brownbagg | Jan 05, 2004 06:30am | #3

   I got the one at lowes for I think $65, do not know the model. I should of bought it years ago. It so simple, nothing can go wrong. Very happy. The one I got will only do to 1/2 so it proberly the basic model. Price was a little high but it still worth it.

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   CarpenterPJE | Jan 05, 2004 06:36pm | #4

   $65.00, sounds like the one below mine, I'm not sure if the diamond wheel in yours is replaceable or if it's a throw away model.

   Like you said , They are very simple to use.  The Tormex reps talk them down as toys. I think because they haven't come up with a machine that works for drill bits yet.

   The drill doctor is so simple that it's almost brilliant

   Have a great day.

   PJE