keithncsu
Member
Hoping for some collect wisdom from the masses here. At least the segment of the masses that have and use a drill doctor. I believe mine is called the Handyman 250 and I admit that I purchased it used.
My very first attempt I was able to successfully sharpen a dull bit. However, I've recently tried 2 more times (following the same procedures) and ended up with bits where the chisel begins at roughly 11pm rather than 1pm like it should. I hope that description makes sense. In other words it looks like \ but it should be /.
Are there any suggestions you can offer to help figure out what I'm doing wrong? I know for sure I'm getting the clamp/jaws on the smallest point. And I'm for sure turning the chuck clockwise. I'm not sure how else I could be screwing this up.
Information on the bits: both were regular Dewalt 27/64" jobber/HSS/black oxide bits from Lowes. If I recall, and not 100% sure, but the very first bit I successfully sharpened was the same exact brand/type but just 3/8".
My very first attempt I was able to successfully sharpen a dull bit. However, I've recently tried 2 more times (following the same procedures) and ended up with bits where the chisel begins at roughly 11pm rather than 1pm like it should. I hope that description makes sense. In other words it looks like \ but it should be /.
Are there any suggestions you can offer to help figure out what I'm doing wrong? I know for sure I'm getting the clamp/jaws on the smallest point. And I'm for sure turning the chuck clockwise. I'm not sure how else I could be screwing this up.
Information on the bits: both were regular Dewalt 27/64" jobber/HSS/black oxide bits from Lowes. If I recall, and not 100% sure, but the very first bit I successfully sharpened was the same exact brand/type but just 3/8".