Which Drill Doctor?

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Which Drill Doctor?

  • Model 750X

    Votes: 49 89.1%

  • Model 500X

    Votes: 4 7.3%

  • Model 350X

    Votes: 2 3.6%

  • Model SB

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    55
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stonepecker

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My birthday is coming up this month and the wife has asked what I need in the shop. I told her I would like a Drill Doctor.....:biggrin:

She came back today to ask me which one? I really don't know how the models differ. ..... :confused:
Any advice would be helpfull.

Thanks, Wayne
 
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Hi Wayne. I have the 750x. Opted for the greater capacity because as a carpenter, I use 3/4 bits regularly. As far as pen making goes, it can handle the 13 and 14mm bits I use for "kitless." Great tool, you can't go wrong. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Brian
 
Go with the 750x if you can afford it. If not, and you do not use a lot of large bits, the 550 should be fine. I still like to sharpen larger bits by hand on my benchtop sander.

I own the "classic" 750(see pic) and have used it hard for almost 20years....only replacing the wheel a few times. It's been used hard and has held up well.
 

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Can you ask her for two? :biggrin: I've always wanted one of those but, never have brought myself to the purchasing point :redface: They are proud of them :frown: Congratulations!
 
I just bought the 750X. I have used it 3 times and enjoyed great results. It appears that the model numbers correspond to the bit diameter capacity.

Here's the company's website: Drill Doctor

I have found their technical support live chat to be excellent. They can help you decide.

The DD doesn't sharpen all types of bits - for example, brad points. It will sharpen them, but remove the brad.

Jim Burr also did a great job of collecting resources on the subject.

Enjoy your purchase and happy birthday.
 
Afraid I am still the fly in the ointment. I wouldn't own one. However they do decent for wood, I have never got one to put a metal drilling grind on a bit. We have one at work and have played with it several times to no good. Had an old one, bought a newer model. Same result for us.
 
Your experience is just as valid as anyone else's. That's the "beauty" and value of soliciting the opinions of others :-).
 
Got a 750 for home and talked the boss into getting one for work. I like the added bit size range for what i do.

Best pricing I found was on Amazon .com.

Whatever model you get you will love it. A fine machine that does a great job quickly.
 
My wife just bought me the 750x for my Christmas gift this year. I wanted to be able to sharpen the larger mm bits for pens and the ability to "split" points that helps to center the bit is a huge plus in my book. The 750x can also put the wider angle needed for metal bit sharpening as well a spade bits.

As far as hand sharpening goes, I worked in machine shops almost all my life and no matter how much I tried I just couldnt trust a drill bit sharpened by hand all the time. Sharpen one flute just a bit more than the other and you have a bit that will drill off center or wear prematurely. When drilling long blanks, that could mean the difference between a successful turning or not.

$100 - $150 is cheap money instead of buying new bits all the time let alone the time it takes to run to the local drill bit store to get one.
 
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