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I found a model made in 2002 like new in the box at a garage sale. The person died and this tool was just waiting for me to take it home. I don't believe any one had used it to grind a drill bit. It was too cheap to pass up. | ||
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I guess the thing to do would be try it and see if it makes a point you like. I bought one many years ago, and evidently it was assembled by a new employee, and it never did work to suit me. Ended up buying a Leslie (which cost considerably more) from MSC. Been using it for almost 30yrs, now. Will sharpen up to and including 1.25. The Leslie is much more complicated to set-up to use. | |||
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I tried one about 15 or 20 years ago with not great results..might have been me. | |||
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I have had one for a number of years and it has worked fine for me Jim Kobe 10841 Oxborough Ave So Bloomington MN 55437 952.884.6031 Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild | |||
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I have played with this since Sat. and the problem I was putting too much pressure on the chuck when grinding the point. After a few try it seems to work fine. I tried drilling a few holes and they seem to be OK. If I have to make a more perfect hole, I will use a new drill bit. The people said they didn't know if any works or the battery took a good charge so now I a good buy. Butt for $3 for the Drill Doctor and $2 for a Black and Decker low torc drill motor plus $5 for an American made 5 in. vice it pays to go early. I didn't need any of this stuff now and will pass it on to a son or grandson. | |||
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Nice score Les! From what I have read, the results with the Drill Doctor are highly correlated with technique. Sounds like you adapted well.
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As a 34 year injection mold maker my take on the Drill Doctor is it's pure junk intended for the guy who uses a pistol drill in his garage a half dozen times a year ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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there's a skill to cutting good points .. it works, and as you saw, just a little work can make it work okay .. opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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I also tried a DD years ago, and was disappointed with the results. I looked for and found a slightly used DAREX and have used it for about 15-years with great results. John Farner If you haven't, please join the NRA! | |||
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