Customer Reviews

Drill Doctor DD500X 3/32-Inch to 1/2-Inch Drill Bit Sharpener

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I was getting tired of trying to find the right angle for sharpening bits on the grind stone or looking for one bit that would still cut. After ordering the Drill Doctor and watching the enclosed video, I had my set of bits ready to go. It was very easy to set up and within a 1/2 hour, I had a new set of sharpened bits that cut like butter. I'm really glad to add this to my tool collection.

This is the first time I have ever writen an "ataboy" about a product. Before I bought mine I read comment and found them to be helpfull. My comments are as follows, It is about time I found a product that does what it says it will do. Drill Doctor is great! Works better than I thought it would and very easy to use. I was sharpening bits in 10 to 15 mins. They came out like new every time. I sharpened bits 1/8 to 1/2 with no problems at all.

I ordered the tool, got it over the weekend, and spent an afternoon refurbishing a box of worn, dull and broken drill bits. Figuring the cost of new drill bits that I saved, I have literally already paid for the tool! This is a great addition to any shop that has frequent use for SHARP drill bits, and I am pleased with the ease of use and setup! I recommend this sharpener to anyone who wants to save money and time.

Well, I finally found a product that does what it says. It made me a drill sharpening expert. I had a drawer full of dull bits and spent a day working them over with the Drill Doctor. It worked as advertised. I don't think I would have been as happy had I purchased the next model down. I really appreciate the ability to sharpen the steel bits with two options - double or single bevels.

I don't know how many broken or dull bits I have sitting around because up to now it has been one big pain in neck to resharpen them. I usually wind up buying a whole pack (10) of the most popular sizes I use and set them aside after they get dull. I have several different drill sharpeners; you know the type one would use with a grinder. Problem is they have never worked well for me, it seems like it's always hit or miss and most of the time "miss seems to prevail" and setting the jig up for sharpening the bits was always a chore. So it was with some trepidation I bought the Drill Doctor" especially because it was a lot more than I had ever paid for any other sharpener. But this is truly a case of "you get what you pay for...sometimes). But after reading the reviews I bit the bullet and ordered one. Gotta tell ya...I am now one happy camper when it comes to sharpening my old dull bits. It works just like the provided video shows, not just once but each and every time! Anyone who can't sharpen a bit properly with the Drill Doctor probably shouldn't be handling a power tool in the first place. I mean it is virtually moron proof. Loosely calculating the number of useless drill bits I have accumulated over the years I figure this tool will more than pay for itself. Looking for the right tool to sharpen your drill bits?...Buy the Drill Doctor, I promise you will never look back.
Oh by the way, a little background on me. I am a retired General Contractor and an active hobbyist. I own 6 cordless drills, 3 corded drills, and 2 drill presses (what can I say I have a weakness for good tools!) so I guess it would be fair to say I have had some experience working with drills and drill bits.

You take this Drill bit sharpener out of the box, insert the video in your VCR, and within a few minutes you'll be calling your family to see if they have any bits that need sharpened. I sharpened about $...worth of old bits that I was ready to replace within 20 minutes. This Sharpener at $... was one of the best investments the handyman or professional can make. How many purchases have the ability to pay for themselves within minutes??? Oh, most importantly, I found this sharpener to bring the bits back to new condition if not better than new. Can't lose with this tool, of course unless you have no bits to sharpen to begin with.

I purchased the Drill Doctor 500 brand new from Amazon.com because they had the best price. At first, I sharpened about 50 135 degree cobalt bits, which were dull. I tried each of them in a piece of wood (for testing purposes) and they drilled like butter. However, I got to a job site and used some of them in metal and they did not drill well at all. I then realized I had not sharpened them well enough. I find it works better when you use 6 to 8 more than the recommeneded rotations when shapening the bits. This thing is great. I sharpened two 1/2 inch carbide tip bits and they drilled cement block like they were brand new bits. It takes a little practice and I now keep a piece of thin gauge metal or aluminun next to my work bench to test each bit after sharpening. It does one well to read and follow the directions. I am just sorry that I have thrown away so many expensive cobalt bits over the years. Also, I had a problem when I went to reverse the diamond wheel. The wrench that was supplied with my drill doctor would not fit and it broke the plastic piece underneath the wheel. I called drill doctor and they sent a UPS pick up order at no charge and they they also sent me a brand new drill doctor. I expected for them to blame me and give me a hard time. Boy was I surprised at the outstanding customer service at this company. I love this thing and its one of my favorite tools.

Finally I don't have to listen to the guys in the shop complain about dull bits. Best of all no more extra trips to the hardware store.

Received the Drill Doctor last weekend and after watching the video tape that was included I was sharpening bits sharper than when I purchased them. If you find yourself buying new bits often than this product will pay for itself in no time.

I used to throw out bits when they were dull. Never again! This tool is really simple to set up and use. I hate to think about the time I've wasted using dull bits. It takes just seconds to touch up a bit. My friends now ask me to sharpen their bits. I wish I had had a Drill Doctor ten years ago.