Drill doctor

[Johnwa]

Canadatire has their drill doctor on for ½ price
Product #054-3844-6
I don’t use one but some people like them.

 

[Tom Kitta]

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/search-results.html?x1=brand;q1=DRILL+DOCTOR

vs. https://www.amazon.ca/Drill-Doctor-...=drill+doctor&qid=1553447965&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Save $10 and get one at regular price from Amazon.

 

[DPittman]

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/search-results.html?x1=brand;q1=DRILL+DOCTOR

vs. https://www.amazon.ca/Drill-Doctor-...=drill+doctor&qid=1553447965&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Save $10 and get one at regular price from Amazon.

Those actually are not the same models.

 

[DPittman]

Those actually are not the same models.

The main difference I see is that the CT model will restore a split point bit where the other does not

 

[yycwelder]

I've tried using one a few times but I'm not sure why but it never seems to sharpen it quite right. Probably operator error but I followed the instruction manual and it always seems to over sharpen the cutting lip and leave too much heel so that it ends up riding on the heel and not cutting properly. I prefer to sharpen by hand ever since I was taught in a machine shop I worked at many years ago. Takes some practice but once you get it you've got it for life. My 2 cents.

 

[Janger]

The instructions on doing it by hand. Tom makes it sound more complicated than it is. If you have a bench grinder you can do it. Give it a go on some old bits.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=y0SQkzScQk0&usg=AOvVaw2tao5smguHEd8MaogBOxU7

The measuring gauge:
https://www.amazon.ca/General-Tools...ocphy=9001316&hvtargid=pla-420895119280&psc=1

 

[Johnwa]

I do mine by hand as well but I’ve never been a stickler for accuracy. I probably should take my bigger bits to a pro though. It’s hard to get them cutting evenly.


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[Tom O]

I dread sharpening drills it’s like getting the password on Jurassic Park “ ugh, ugh, ugh.”

 

[DPittman]

I do mine by hand as well but I’ve never been a stickler for accuracy. I probably should take my bigger bits to a pro though. It’s hard to get them cutting evenly.


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I do have a drill doctor I use but I have ground them by hand but always had more difficulty with the small bits because it's harder to see the edges. Best solution I have found is take my bits to my brother who has a a proper end mill grinding set up LOL!

 

[Tom Kitta]

Those actually are not the same models.

But they have same identical functionality. You can sharpen up to 1/2", cannot do split points, and degree is 118 only. On both. Both are the cheapest model available.

 

[DPittman]

But they have same identical functionality. You can sharpen up to 1/2", cannot do split points, and degree is 118 only. On both. Both are the cheapest model available.

Here is a good comparison chart of the models if any one is looking, like mentioned, the two discussed models are very similar. https://www.drilldoctor.com/compare-drill-bit-sharpeners

 

[Johnwa]

The XP model can create split points, the 350 can’t.

 

[Tom Kitta]

Ah I see the port on the video here -

It was invisible on the Canadian Tire advert.

They don't sell that model on Amazon.

 

[YYCHM]

Anyone have one they are willing to part with? PM me please.