Anyone got a Drill Doctor?

[Jim Watts]

I could use one for the pile of old garage sale bits. Seems the 750 offers more bang for the buck. I am not sure what a "split point" is but I am sure I have some in the bottom of the drawer. Could someone describe what it is? Thanks, JCB.

I have no idea, but found this. Makes sense, I guess...

http://www.jackrabbittool.com/art/splitpointbit.jpg

[Steve Southwood]

I have the 500 also. Bought one for myself and brother in law, on clearance at HD. Been couple years ago, but well worth it.

[Barry Vabeach]

My understanding is that a split point will be easier to start a hole in a particular spot in metal. After you sharpen it, you put it in another port and it grinds the sides of the point. I don't think I would spend extra to get that if you are mainly drilling wood. One thing to consider is that if you are doing a lot of regrinding garage sale finds is to get the 100 grit grinding wheel. The DD comes with a 180 wheel standard.

[Jason Whitaker]

Love it......simple to use and when not in use it stores away in its little bag in a cubby for another day. Split point feature is nice as well, has made many a bit I thought were garbage work quite well.

[Mike Heidrick]

The Drill Doctor 500X does, take a look at pages 13 through 15 in your owners manual....

DD500 does as well.

Comments
The Drill Doctor® will re-sharpen carbide, high-speed steel, standard, masonry, split point, cobalt, TiN coated and parabolic twist drill bits.

[Sonny Edmonds]

I've got one and have turned all my twist drills into split point types with it.
One huge bonus for me was being able to take regular metric bits (10mm & 7mm) and make them into split points for my lathe pen making.
Mine is the 1/2" capacity model, but more than sufficient for my needs. I very rarely ever need to drill larger holes with twist drills.

[Rick Levine]

I have the 750 and wouldn't be without it. I was trying to mount a fire extinguisher in my Jeep yesterday and was using a relatively new bit to drill through the interior body metal. It just wouldn't penetrate. I pull out my Drill Doctor and after a few quick turns went back the Jeep and it instantly went through. I added the spilt point which kept the bit from wandering which in this case was important because I was also drilling through the plastic interior paneling of the vehicle.

[Dave Cav]

I got a 750 a few years ago. I wanted the increased capacity for bigger bits I use on my engine lathe. It works great. Little bit of a learning curve, but once you master it, things go fine.

Dave C

[Rich Boehlke]

I have the 750 and am glad I bought it. If you need to sharpen some large or long bits, the machine quickly pays for itself. If you havent already, buy it!

[Mark Boyette]

I tried one once and found the I can sharpen a bit by hand faster than the drill doctor. Personally I like sharpening them the old fashioned way.
just preferrence I guess.
Mark.

[Ryan Baker]

I also have the base machine and it is great. Absolutely worth the price.