tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post605390171586096604..comments2024-03-27T08:40:31.785-06:00Comments on Clayton Cramer.: Drill DoctorClayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-17415043033968294872013-06-03T15:10:25.323-06:002013-06-03T15:10:25.323-06:00The Drill Doctor does sort of a rocking motion as ...The Drill Doctor does sort of a rocking motion as you rotate it. I think they must make a version for larger drill bits.<br />Clayton Cramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-57595900789583514492013-06-03T14:31:17.324-06:002013-06-03T14:31:17.324-06:00Mauser,
Get one of these: http://www.use-enco.com...Mauser,<br /> Get one of these: http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=327-2895&PMPXNO=22508025&PARTPG=INLMK3 <br /><br />Then, either find a book or YouTube video that shows how to sharpen a bit by hand. When he was a T&D apprentice, my cousin was taught how to sharpen drills and he gave me a real quick lesson. The most important takeaway was the motion required; you don't rotate the bit, you "roll" it up the face of the wheel.<br /><br />You'll want your grinder to have a flat face on the wheel, which will probably require dressing it.jdunmyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304517693383396419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-11112440586445483502013-06-02T18:58:00.976-06:002013-06-02T18:58:00.976-06:00Yeah, I have one of the smaller models that I boug...Yeah, I have one of the smaller models that I bought back when I was doing BattleBots (2001-2) and sometimes I would sharpen a new drill bit because it came out of the machine better that it started. It's absolutely essential.<br /><br />One thing to look at is where the line at the tip of the bit is relative to the white markings on the bit holder.<br /><br />Now if I could figure out how to sharpen this 1" drill I've got....Mauserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11732614352398473302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-67591663618765032882013-06-02T13:16:05.969-06:002013-06-02T13:16:05.969-06:00I have had a DD Model 750 for at least 10 years no...I have had a DD Model 750 for at least 10 years now, and consider it an essential piece of shop equipment. You're right that a bit of care is required to get good results, but it isn't really difficult.<br /><br />A good machinist can sharpen a bit by hand/eye and it will do a perfectly satisfactory job. Unfortunately, us [mostly] self-taught machinists don't always fare so well. I can make a bit cut, but I'll guarantee the hole won't be on-size.jdunmyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304517693383396419noreply@blogger.com