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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 Former 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 Words aren't Murder - Political assassination is MURDER 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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