Which Drill Bit Sharpener is Best? Let's find out! Chicago Electric, Drill Doctor, Bosch, Goodsmann
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Drill bit sharpeners tested: Work Sharp Drill Doctor 750x, Chicago Electric (Harbor Freight), General Tools, Drill Master, Goodsmann, and Bosch. All sharpeners purchased on Amazon or at Harbor Freight. All twist drills tested for drilling performance once sharpened.
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Drill Doctor 750X: amzn.to/3hlu2dV
Goodsmann: amzn.to/3aOoYfC
Bosch: amzn.to/3aJ4aX6
General Tools: amzn.to/3iY6YCo
Chicago Electric: bit.ly/3j4nUY5
Drill Master: bit.ly/32iXtqK (no longer available)
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Thanks to everyone who suggesting testing drill bit sharpeners. It was a fun video to put together!
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Drill Doctor 750X: amzn.to/3hlu2dV
Goodsmann: amzn.to/3aOoYfC
Bosch: amzn.to/3aJ4aX6
General Tools: amzn.to/3iY6YCo
Chicago Electric: bit.ly/3j4nUY5
Drill Master: bit.ly/32iXtqK
Does it make sense to sharpen coated drillbits?
Would be interested to see a test on grinding dressers/trueing as bet most of us don't ever do it too our bench grinders
Could you please extend this one on the sharpeners that worked and do a durabilty test on the sharpened bit? I have found that different sharpening techniques provide different reliability.
Aw no Darex but given the cost of those units understandable. Also I have never gotten a vote notification
@@okumakamizu3030 yes. Coating is to prevent rust only; it does nothing else...
Something just occurred to me:
This channel is a ploy to buy new toys and the lady boss not being able to complain about it, isn’t it?
You’ve cracked the code! Hats off to you Sir!
All kidding aside. Thank you for all your well designed, data rich experiments. I always look forward to them!
lol. You figured me out and please don't tell my wife! Thank you and hope you have a great week!
@@ProjectFarm Your secret is safe with all of us.
I already own two of the toys he's testing here so it's not making me want to run out and get anything now.
@@ProjectFarm every thought about a race on drills with same size batteries and volts see which is quicker
I've tried sharpening with a bench grinder by hand but usually did more harm than good. I bought a drill dr about 20 years ago and have been really happy with it. Mine doesn't have the features of yours but I suppose, like everything else they've made improvements over the years.
My father can do as well as a drill dr by hand but after I bought him a drill dr I don't think he uses the bench grinder to sharpen his bits....or he just doesn't want to hurt my feelings?🙄
My dad taught me to regrind drill bits by eye/hand and it's a skill that I've always treasured.
Thanks for sharing.
I was taught it in my apprenticeship 40+ years ago, no idea if they still teach it, I doubt it.
@@dubsydubs5234 Can confirm, they still teach it! :)
@@coreylutz8617 Well that's good to hear in this horrible throw away society.
Nothing like sharpening a bit by hand on a belt sander and watching it cut.
My enjoyment from your shows are right up up there with my gun and reloading videos. Yes I am the guy who’ll read the manuals. Thank you and “as rated/tested on Project Farm” should be mandatory on all products sold from now on. No sticker, no dicker. You’ve earned the crown as King of the testers in my book. Better than consumer reports.
Thanks for the nice comment!
This channel changed the way I view any product in my life. Honestly before I buy anything for the shop or for my car or lawnmower I come here first to see if you tested it. Amazing stuff.
Thank you very much!
I want whatever brand that relentlessly abused red lawnmower is.
@@Eluderatnight good luck, they stopped making them that way because they lasted too long and didn't "meet" emissions
Eluderatnight haha
@@Eluderatnight That my friend is an AMERICAN Briggs & Stratton
I don't think I'd need a "drill bit sharpener" anytime soon, but I see a Project Farm video, I hit the like button.
Thank you very much!
@Aishik Ashraf
He could test left-handed smoke shifters and relative bearing grease and I’d watch.
@@dougjb7848 oddly specific but ok
Those General Tools adapter have been around for decades, I found they work the best on the side of the stone, that may allow you to approach the factory sharpening. I also have a drill doctor and like the performance and split point ability. The beauty of the general is no size limitation. Since my bit selection goes to over 1.5". Started doing this in 1962.
Thanks for sharing.
They use the same principle as the famous Lisle drill sharpeners, but they ar 50 pounds lighter and $800 cheaper.
@@makerspace533 actually the drill doctor allows for split point and uses a diamond wheel, another good on is is a Darex v390 and higher models and they use a Borazon standard wheel for HSS and a diamond option for carbide.
Sears Craftsman made the exact same in the early 60's and I used it on the side of the stone. Narrowing the web, split point?, is tough to do by hand on a large stone, but really helps if you don't like or have time for a pilot hole first..
ALSO, finishing/dressing with an oil stone to put on a finer edge IS AMAZING, it must cut 20-30% better and I'm really sorry I missed so many years without properly finishing all those cutting edges! Thanks for the vid.
The cutting edge must be higher than trailing edge
I have had a drill doctor for about two years. It still works like the day I bought it. A really great tool.
Thanks for sharing.
the best is your eye and good lighting, been a machinist for 50 yrs and have never used a drill sharpener
No truer words have ever been spoken, I am a retired machinist and also have never used a drill sharpener and I have never met a machinist who uses a drill sharpener.
Agreed. And if you have to buy an $11.00 General drill point gauge to get your lands the same length
@Adam Just price, a 3" twist drill bit sometime
A bunch grinder and a drill point gauge as suited me fine for over 40 years
@Johnald Wick Do you know how much drill bits actually cost? If I had the purchaser order me a new 1 7/16" drill bit everytime I had to drill and bore a Kopflex coupling, I wouldn't be employed much longer. If you're drilling sheet metal with 1/8" drill all day, that's one thing, but in industry as in a machine shop, we sharpen drills, especially big ones.
STAPLE GUNS!, electric and manual, punching force through wood, aluminum plastics, types of staples, LOVE your channel never a dull episode always great to watch!
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm be sure to get the DEWALT
Carbon Fiber Tacker staple gun
I use a surebonder air stapler. so freaking fast laying down roofing paper, vapor barrier, etc. You can run through a rack of staples in less than 10 seconds, and every single one will be set the same.
Would be nice to have the Milwaukee 12v stapler included 👍
Main issue I’ve found with staplers is durability. Unfortunately you’d need to run quite a few thousand through to test this! Todd and a few others of us would probably be buried before test completion💀
Its 4:30AM, I'm locked down due to coronavirus, and of all the things I could be doing, I spend my night watching a man sharpen drill bits
I regret nothing
Thank you very much! I wish you safety and health
5:51 overhere and same today
Project Farm thanks! You to!
Same thing here bud....3:58AM for me
MWB Gaming This is the most useful channel on CZcams, Period
Great video, as usual. Two decades ago I used the General Tool guide and a bench grinder. A move caused me to shed the grinder. Around the same time, I got a Black and Decker drill sharpener, which was only average in performance. Five years ago, I got a Drill Doctor and never looked back. Life is finite, and buying the best tool you can afford is the best advice I can give to youngsters.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
YES, DRILL DOCTOR WORKS VERY WELL IF USED PROPERLY. I also sharpen tig tungstens. I own two drill doctors as one is for shop uses and one in my field service road box.
Hey Todd, based on your results I bought the Drill Doctor 750X and I'm very happy with the results. Your demonstration of how it works is spot on. Thanks for all you do!
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We have a Drill Doctor 750 in our machine shop. Anything over 3/8" exposed this machine for the crap that it is. Even with the diamond wheel. The point splitting feature was very slow.
I would like to see You slow the speed down and use a coolant/ lubricant !
Just so you know, the "Goodsmann" is just a reseller like myself that buys bulk from the factory and adds their own brand name to them. The "goodsmann" is sold under many different names.
Thanks for the feedback.
They don't ship to Canada so I need to find another company rebranding with the same sharpener that will. Any suggestions?
They're not related to the same Goodman who makes those cheap-azz HVAC units that crap out after 2 years are they?
@@dickdastardly2560 I have those, still going strong since 2014. Knock on wood
Where can I get my "Rob Lambert" drill sharpener?
I’m a Drill Doctor kind of man, but I am very impressed that the more cost effective sharpeners worked as good as the did! Great video, thanks 👍🏻
It's a very impressive sharpening system. I really like the split point capability.
@@ProjectFarm If you dress your grinding wheel to have a crisp edge you can split points by hand. Or thin the web. Can web thin with a cut off wheel too. Just zip notches out.
I worked in the Parts and Tools room of a fabrication shop for a few years. The company supplied me with The Drill Doctor to resharpen the drill bits. It did such a great job that I bought one for myself. This is one of those tools that will still be around when I'm put into the ground. Very good investment.
Thanks for sharing.
As a 30+ yr automotive machinist, I've owned a Drill Doctor for 15-20 yrs, don't really remember the year I bought it, .. A very good tool for the price, ... BUT.... there is still an art to using it. .... Very small ... PITA.... some work, some ... eh... , .... Very large, ... TOTAL PITA,... that take a long time,... You can get a VERY well sharpened drill from these machines, .. you can also be frustrated by them, ..... Myself, personally.... I have/will Kept/keep one....... I use it regularly ...... My $.02 worth........
You worked in a tool room and used a drill dr? Looser.
I work in a machine shop and when I first started, an old timer showed me how he sharpened drills by hand on the bench grinder. He could knock one out in just a few seconds and it would always cut like new. No matter how many times he showed me how to do it, I never got the hang of it. I'd always grind two different angles and screw it up.
So I bought a Drill Doctor 😄
Some people just have that touch to do stuff like that, same goes with sharpening knives on wet stones.
Oh man, you should have kept trying. Sharpening a bit off hand really makes you feel good:)
Great point. I've tried using the bench grinder too but the Drill Doctor does a much better job for me
Lol, I can sharpen drills by hand, but we got a drill doctor in the machine shop, and nobody can get it to work properly.
@@ProjectFarm I have a Drill Doctor too.
Love your “no BS” approach to reviewing. Like the Paul Harrell of tool reviews. 👍
Thanks so much!
-That, is a Real compliment. Paul Harrell is one of the very best.. :)
@@Blogengezer Not according to Gun Nuts Media! But i agree with you.
Dang. News travels fast around here.
The drill doctor is the only one tested which can center the drill bit, resulting in even flutes. Even flutes are important to keep runout to a minimum. That makes bits stay sharp longer and makes the holes closer to the nominal size of the bit.
Thanks for sharing.
I love this channel. I could (and do) watch this chap test anything and everything. It's always done without marketing bs or bias. This is integrity at it's finest. So what's the best 'anything'? Just ask Project Farm, you'll always get the best answer.
Thank you very much for the positive comments!
You should have also tested "some old dude".
You know some fat old farmer wearing bib overalls that's been sharpening drill bits by hand for 50 years.
lol Thanks for watching!
Guarantee that old farmer can get it the sharpest.
Vernon was his name... He tried to teach me. He's slowly shaking his head and looking over his glasses at us from the great workshop in the sky right now. :)
Haha, I was thinking the same thing. Where's the old man with a vise and half worn out file
Hey! Abom79 isn't that old and he's been losing weight!
In all seriousness though, some people have the touch, for the rest of us, this video is perfect.
Been following and enjoying this channel since 2017 and you had like 5 000 subsribers. I have to say you have improved a lot both in terms of content, testing methods and all around video production. I really hope you are planning on making a 1 million sub special, you deserve each and every subscriber for all your effort.
I appreciate that!
Your comparisons have always been thorough and complete which result in a fair and accurate result.....thanks for the time and work you put in for us viewers !
You are welcome!
It's a beautiful thing when you've already been given a sharpener as a gift, and you later find out that Project Farm rates it #1.
Fantastic! Thanks for watching.
Sounds like the gift giver has also been subscribed to Project Farm ; )
Got my drill doctor for a gift also .
A friend peer pressured me into buying the DD years ago. Have yet to use it. Why, I couldn’t explain.
I don’t care about being first. I just appreciate that I remember requesting this video and here it is.
Thank you very much for requesting this one!
i also requested this aswell :)
@@TheMrgoughy yeah,me too!!!!! LOL
I don't use most of the things he reviews, but I love watching them and the effort he puts into it.
@@ProjectFarm loved it how you admitted your error in sharpening the drill to aggressively... Great content and fair...
Thank you for the videos you create. The time you spend on them to make them easy for a novice to understand really works for me. I have made a few purchases using the information obtained by watching your videos. Glue, hammer drills and this bit sharpening video to name a few.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
I always watch your videos for a fairly scientific approach to keep test methods equal. Good job as usual.
I've had my drill doctor for about eight years and it has never failed me.
Thanks for sharing.
Theyre great however some drills have twist rates that are near impossible to index.
Have you replaced the grinding wheel?
I’ve had mine about 3 years now and I was wondering how much use I can expect out it.
As a commercial carpenter specializing in door hardware installation, I've been actively using my first gen drill doctor (complete with VHS instructional video in the storage case) for almost 20 years and is still producing perfect results for all size drill bits. I have yet to change any of the original parts including the grinding wheel. It is by far the best tool investment I have made. The only time I buy a new bit is if they break. Oh, and don't forget that the drill doctor has a separate grinding wheel to sharpen masonry bits!
@@batvette you can change the index notch to suit those drills. A high helix drill needs to use a notch or two to the left. I've had very good luck with mine.
I have an older drill doctor, and that thing has been amazing over the years. I always use the split point method.
That is awesome!
I've been acquainted with the Drill Dr. for about 25 years. We got one where I worked and at first I thought it was another gimmick. After finally learning to use it and using the proper finesse to fit the bit in the chuck just right, it was a great tool. Sharpened many bits with that little sharpener. I didn't use the split point function very much. 10 years ago I found one on sale on clearance at Lowe's and picked it up for about $70. It's a different model than we had at work but still performs the same functions. Call me an old fuddy-duddy, but I'd rather use the Drill Dr. than the General Tools sharpener. It's much quicker to sharpen a bit with.
Understandable with drill Dr learning curve I've had one for many years I trashed a few drill bits trying it out when I got it.
This is Exactly the type of video I was looking few months ago. Thank you for doing it.
Used the Drill Doctor only once since I bought it years ago.....wintertime day...sharpened about 100 pounds of drills!! The amount of money spent on drills over the years saved sooo much money and easier drilling. Time for another snow day of bit sharpening......still have boxes of drills that I don't have to buy new anymore. Thanks Drill Doctor!!
Thanks for sharing.
I just spent a week sharping a gallon can packed full and I love my new Drill Doctor I think it’s there best one
This dude always makes solid videos. I really appreciate the effort he puts into these.
I appreciate that!
Truth
Absolutely right
Good to watch for delivery and style before you get to truly solid information WIN WIN WIN !!!
Totally agree. Clear speaking voice, excellent pace to the videos, keeps your attention, very interesting subject matter, and concise data which is presented very well. Great videos.
Your channel is probably the best channel on CZcams, never change my friend, you are doing a fantastic job
Wow, thank you!
I love the lil smile at the beginning and the enjoyment I hear in every video. This man loves doing these.
Thanks!
Excellent video!! I mean you went through all the details as quick as it could be done while keeping our attention! All my questions were answered. Thank you 😊
Thanks! Glad to hear!
When I was an apprentice, back in the early 70s, I was taught how to sharpen drill bits by hand. It's not that difficult and it is so satisfying! I still enjoy doing it!
Thanks for sharing
As a apprentice, asked a older die maker how to sharpen a large drill bit. He showed me how, then when I went to reach for it, he ground it flat. Been doing them by hand for over 30 some years now.
@@diemandave He was good to you, give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach him how to fish and he's stinkin' of fish for life.
Watch all your comparisons. When I'm looking to buy I comeback to check. Thank You for the time and effort you put in! 👍👍
Thanks and you are welcome!
The first test I've seen of these devices (and I've been considering them for years); a most useful test/report. Thank you.
You are welcome!
LAST METHOD - Trip to retirement home, find retired machinest, ask him/her to show you how to hand sharpen drill bits. Lunch for both of you $25. Extra drill/drilling tips & tricks that you will pick up - priceless. For everything else there's Visa.
lol Thanks for watching!
Former machine here, minimum speed, maximum feed. When sharpening keep an eye on the tip
It is fine for big bits when it is fine to have a hole in something. Bet when bits are small and you want good hole - you need something better (proper angle, symmetry and geometry). Unfortunately none of sharpeners from video are goo enough. Yet another method - buying new bits will be cheaper than buying one of good tools for sharpening.
@@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869 that seems to be good advice for more than just drill bits.
I'm not in a retirement home and I can teach people how to sharpen drill bits, theres still machinists out there in the wild making the world go round ;)
As someone who has sharpened thousands of drills over the years, I consider myself an expert.
I could easily spend a hour just explaining many of the variables and engineering involved in drills and drilling. The design of a drill and putting a hole in the thousands of different types of materials that exist, is a science.
As both a tool and cutter grinder and a toolmaker with over 30 years experience, there was a huge list of things wrong in your analysis, but I will only mention a few basic things the average person should know.
For general purpose auto and home repair, the drill doctor is the best product of the bunch. If you don't mind the cost it's the only one worth buying, but unless you're sharpening at least one hundred drills a year, it would take a long time to justify the expense. Buying a new drill is more cost and time efficient. However, once a person can understand how a drill is designed to work, it is just as easy to sharpen the drill by hand. I've taught guys how to properly sharpen a drill by hand in less than an hour.
One thing I think you should have done was point out the necessity of using a center drill before using a drill. Only very soft materials do not require center drilling. Speaking of which, only materials deemed to be of a specified difficulty of machining, require a 135 deg. chisel point angle. And of course once you reduce the point angle to 135 you need to add a split point. However, there are times when even a standard 118 deg. point will need a split point as the drill web can get too wide as the drill is reground too many times. That's part of the minor details which just can't be explained in a short video.
The reason it is almost impossible to duplicate the performance of the factory drill is due to the finish. Their cnc tool grinders use special grinding wheels which produce an amazing finish and contribute to their effectiveness and longevity. Of course, I'm referring to decent quality manufacturers, not worthless Chinese crap made out of junk steel.
But unless you're drilling hundreds of holes at a time, you'll be fine with hand sharpening or just buy new.
Thanks for the feedback.
Haven’t checked how many exist but you should consider doing a video on hand sharpening with your experience unless you are the inventor of the Drill Dr in which case, it wouldn’t behoove you to make the process cheaper.
@TheCheesePlease I'm not afraid to say what I'm really good at and I said there is a lot of information that can't be explained in of few paragraphs or short video.
I'm really confident in what I know how to do, one of which includes recognizing an ass when I see one. I clearly stated what were the best options given how many times you need a sharp drill and some of the pitfalls of the test. Too bad you're not smart enough to have comprehended what I wrote.
@@Narrow_Gate_Forge I didn't miss anything. I gave a few pointers of things that should have been mentioned as well as indicated the value of learning to sharpen a drill by hand.
It will be a complete waste of money to buy the drill doctor if you don't understand how a drill should look and perform. I've used most industrial drill sharpeners made, a drill sharpener does not sharpen a drill like some kind of robot. If you don't line up the drill correctly or take off too much material the point will be wrong. You'll then not understand what went wrong or how to correct the issue.
The end of the video asked for suggestions. I did not say anything bad about the video, i just mentioned a couple of things that could have been added. Instead of trying to look for flaws in my analysis, you could have asked me a question and I would have given you an answer.
I have had a drill doctor for over 15 years. It's a wonderful little tool. I've made quite a bit of money sharpening drill bits for quite a few customers at a dollar per bit it's more than payed for itself.
Thanks for sharing.
The way you test and present etc is amazing. Simple, effective, practical and realistic.
Thanks!
Good job on this one Project Farm. I’ve been using a drill doctor 350X for around 15 years now, picked it up for $28 from someone who never bothered to take it out of the box. I’ll freely admit, it does a better job with the bits 1/2 inch and under than I can do by hand. The larger bits are a lot easier to do by hand. Those who watch my channel (equipment and auto repair stuff) know I’m a big fan of Norseman bits. You’ll cry a little the first time you buy a set due to their cost but the quality is excellent. I’ve found that the DD, once mastered, provides finished edges very close to the quality of the factory edge. I have a different model of DD than you, and setup is quicker and easier on mine but it’s not as fancy of a model as the one you are using here. I think you could see a significant improvement on narrowing the gap between factory edge and DD sharpened cutting times with a little more practice and higher quality bits. Keep up the good work man!
Do you ever use an oil stone on them as a finishing touch? Try it, I think you'll be surprised how much a little goes a long way.
@@alro2434 No I haven’t, but I’ll have to give it a try now. Thanks for the tip.
Wow, something nice to watch in this covid lockdown here in Europe. Thanks!!
Thank you very much!
@Francesco D'Alonzo Germany
Thanks man. After watching this I blew off the dust and ran a bunch of bits thru my Drill Doctor. I never used it correctly until today. It quickly and consistently sharpened a wide range of sizes. One thing I had to do was blunt the point first on the bits that had too steep of a point.
Your absolutely right I haven't had to change the diamond stone in the drill Dr yet have you
As 47 yrs of of heavy construction mngmnt and life long cabinet shop and car enthusiast, + a civil engineer, I think your approach and results are flawless.
Thanks - you have convinced me to be a life time follower for you being my go to authority.
Thanks so much!
I have one of the original Drill Doctors from 30 years ago and still use it. Works great. I may have to get a new one since mine does not do the 3/4" bits that I need to sharpen and the new Drill Doctor does. The price has definitely gone up. Love the show.
Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing.
I've watched many of your videos, and you don' t waste time and get right to the point! Thanks and keep up the good work for all us "gearheads".
I appreciate that!
I really look forward to watching every video of yours. I'm a Mechanical Engineering student from India and with the whole quarantine stuff going on at the moment, you provide us with quality content which is entertaining and informative as well. Thank you and cheers!
Thank you very much! I wish you the very best of success in the future as you pursue mechanical engineering. It's an amazing occupation!
@@ProjectFarm Thank you. Wish you all the best too.
Hang in there!
From what we hear, 'Namaste Trump', if 'they' allow him, wants You, all of You in India, to become Very prosperous ;)
Stunning video ! The thought and the work you put into drill bit sharpeners are inspiring.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thanks for another great video ! You have saved people, including me , a TON of guesswork !
Try resharpening “worst bits” with drill doctor. Then test again. Should be interesting!
Thanks for the video idea.
Get them close on a bench r
Grinder by hand. You can even grind it flat. However you will be wearing drill sharpeners stone a lot by doing this.
@H Higgins i sharpened a complete broke off (3/8") bit with DD. it did great. i did eyeball a new point on grinder first though
I've used the drill doctor at a job where we did a lot of drilling. It seems more complicated than some sharpeners but it works really well and does the split point which is nice.
Thanks for sharing.
I have a groove in my rest on my grinder. Makes it simple.
But I love watching you spend your money. thanks for this. Had a sharpener but gave it away. Love all your different test that you do.
You are so welcome!
Really appreciate the indepth reviews. Gives me some great gift ideas for dad and husband!
Thanks!
Great show !!! I have had a drill doctor for over 10 years and love it. One of the best tool investments i have made. As you can tell from my nickname i do alarms for a living and use very long bits. The drill doctor lets me sharpen all of them. One thing you did not mention is that the drill doctor will sharpen cement drill bits, a very important feature. Once again ... great show !!
Thanks for the feedback.
After randomly seeing that I need a new tool, I just love being able to pick the best one within 2 min of skimming your videos while in the store. I check your channel any time I make a purchase
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the test, I learned a lot. Your tests always help in making some crucial buying decisions. Keep up the great tests.
Thanks, will do!
I never hesitate to show your videos to all my friends in Romania! You are great and we love techincal videos!
I own the drill doctor x750 and have used it on dozens of bits and it is by far the most user friendly sharpening platform with minimal sharpening time. Great test. All your videos kick butt. I love them.
Thanks so much!
I've been using the Drill Doctor 300 for 20 plus years. It only does 118 degrees. It's a little bit of a trick to get very small drills oriented correctly. But I've always had good results. It costed me around $100 +/- $10 but it has paid for itself several times over.
I have the Drill Doctor 750, the General Tools, and an old Black and Decker (I think). I like both the Drill Doctor and the General tools. However, once I upgraded to the Tormek DBS-22 and used it on a 600-grit CBN wheel, I never looked back. Yes, this solution is VERY expensive, but the drills actually come out sharper than the factory version. All these tools have paid for themselves by savings in drill bit purchases. I often use Cobalt M35 or M42 bits as well as large SDS carbide masonry bits. All those bits are quite expensive and sharpening extends their lives many times over.
Thanks for posting all your testing videos. They really help when buying tools and products for the shop.
You are welcome! Glad to hear they are helpful!
Another great video. I bought a Drill Doctor a couple years ago and I haven't used it. You were able to confirm it is a good product in addition you gave me a lesson on how to use it. Thanks
Thanks so much!
I love the meticulous detail of these tests, and I would love to see a video where you go over the best products you've found. Keep up the amazing work!
Great suggestion!
Haven't even watched the full video yet and I'm going to say thank-you for being so thorough in your review !
Thank you very much! It means a lot!
I learned to sharpen bits by hand when I went to worked for Merritt Equipment Company (livestock trailers,) I was 18.
The most common size drill bit was 11/64" as this was the size of the rivets we used. Now (at 69,) I know why they invented the drill bit sharpener, my eyes are not what they used to be and it takes a keen eye to sharpen bits by hand.
As usual, great video, thank you sir!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Really excellent information. I have been sharpening bits by hand all my life and always wondered about the quality and performance of these sharpeners. Thanks for a great video.
You are welcome!
I have one of those General pivot type sharpeners. Once you get used to how it works it does a beautiful job, and quickly too!
Great feedback. Thank you!
I've been sharpening large (30...90 mm diameter) drill bits with expensive professional tools for few months, and to me the drill doctor seems like the best option. It makes some of the interesting twists and turns just like the bigger machines I used, so I expected the drills to perform well. It's not quite the next level yet, but it's compact and didn't cost as much as a car, so you get what you pay for. As you said, it takes a lot of the art out of the equation, and that's exactly what you want in a professional setting. It makes the process faster and reduces quality variation significantly. If you have a lot of drill bits to sharpen on a regular basis, you begin to appreciate these factors even if the machine is a bit expensive.
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Mine is 12 years old, best 100 bucks I ever spent, and it has paid for itself a hundred times over. Drill doctor is the only answer if you do alot of drilling.
What a great video. I didn't even know drill bits could be sharpened and have thrown so many away. Thank you for teaching me.
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Very interesting how the different sharpeners work. I learned a lot in this video! Thank you
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I'd love to see a comparison of different miter/table saw blades, how much force is required to cut different materials, and how long they maintain their cutting power.
Great suggestion! Which brands would you like tested?
@@ProjectFarm It would be interesting to see how brands like DeWalt, Craftsman, Kobalt, Irwin, etc. compare to brands like Freud, CMT, Tenryu, Forrest, etc.
@@ProjectFarm This is a great idea. I would like to see Irwin, Metabo, DeWalt, Freud, and Forrest.
Add the diablo in there just so we have a clear winner!
@@enigma9789 yes, Diablo for sure. Why wasn't it mentioned above? Lol
Linesman test with Fujiya, Klein, Knipex, FELO, and others!!! I love this channel!
Picked up a drill doctor several years ago that did not have the alignment tool on it. It still works great and has saved my butt on more than occasion when I needed a sharp drill and did not have the time to run to a store and find the one I needed. Glad to know it rates well.
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I set up the General Tools' predecessor version (when it was made by Craftsman (Sears)) which I found in a drawer in our community woodshop. Not having a bench grinder wheel readily available, I set it up with an angle grinder holding a metal cutting wheel. The wheel spins pretty fast so I swing back and forth very quickly to minimize overheating. It does a great job sharpening drills with no burning. It was a pain to set up and fixture the angle grinder but in our shop we don't dull our drill bits that often. Once set up, it is pretty easy to use.
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Has anyone ever seen the angled "V" groove on the steady rest of a bench grinder? Well, that is there so you can sharpen drill bits by hand. I learned to sharpen bits in high school metal shop, thanks Ray Bryant for that.
Great video P.F., I have always been wary of anything that fixes things that are called "Dr." but it looks as though the Drill Dr. wins...
I've used the drill doctor, as well as learning to sharpen bits by hand. It works well and very consistent. It also takes most of the skill required out of the equation. This lets me put unskilled labor on the task of sharpening all the dull bits in the shop.
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@@jameslmorehead The BEST skill that anyone can have, is an OPEN MIND. You have implemented Your open mind to learn to sharpen drill bits by hand and in a short time you will get them hang of it and perfect another skill.
Yup. Learned how to do it by hand in shop class. It was a big pain, but not too bad once you're in the zone. Easy to go too fast and cook the bit though. Having a jig would take alot of the issues out of it, and will probably work forever.
Also, worth mentioning, that you have to true up your grinder for this to work well. If that surface isn't flat, the grind won't be any good, so another thing to consider.
@@jttech44 I did 7 bits today because of this video!! LOL....
Been using my Drill Dr for 20 years. Been a great tool. Thanks for the video. Nice job as always!
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I've been using my Drill Doctor 500 for 2 decades, like it.
Excellent video! I really enjoy watching. I appreciate you taking the time to make these.
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Great video. Thanks for all the videos, they've been a huge help in what to purchase multiple times
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I found this channel this morning, and have been watching these videos all day. I love them all. Love the farmabego too. Keep it up.
Welcome aboard! Glad to hear!
Thank you for yet another very interesting test. I only recently discovered your vids and I love them!
I have the 750X type Drill Dr and a bit takes at most 30s for me and maybe 45-60 if split point. The good doctor always brings my Dormer bits back to new mint condition.
It has reduced my spendings on new bits and really worth every penny. But it takes some time to “figure out” the details that really makes the bits sharp. Took me probably 2 hours of testing. Sharpening, drilling, new setting, test drilling again und zu weiter. Different bits requires more or less aggressive setting in the chuck alignment port for example. Then a couple of years more to really fine tune the skills. With that said, my wife can use it and still produce excellent results.
One comment on the video (don’t know if it has been covered already or not) is that when sharpening really dull or damaged tips (or always when setting large removal setting) it is also best to reposition the bit in the alignment port one or maybe two times as the large amount of material removal changes the angles relative to the best setting from the alignment port. Then finnish the bit of with one gentle last turn in the grinder after the last reset. This produces the best results imo.
Also an experienced user first taught
me that the 118 deg in the alignment port referes to the relief angle and not the drill bit point angle (the latter is either 118 or 135 and is set in the grinding port where there is only two settings). In the alignment port of the good Dr the “+” stands for more aggressive relief angle and “-“ for less aggressive but better finnish and 118 is the intermediate. So imo you took a bit and grinded it to a 135 deg point angle with less agressive relief angle i.e. slower but with better finnish. No criticism but just to be clear that the Dr has some potential to tailor your bits to each occasion. I hope I made myself clear but if anyone else has another understanding or explanation please respond.
Sorry for any bad English, its my second language.
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Thank You ' Imo' Your Comment has helped many people understand more of this unique device' because of your experience' myself also!
Peace always to you🖖
@Joakim Grundberg I agree. The 1 part, that you did leave out, that I did briefly mention, in my own comment is, that it also recommend's to make an equal amount of (2)1/2 turn's(1 full revolution of the drill bit.), to make sure, that the tip, is truly centered to the center of the flute's, as well. Also, it also recommend's, to not turn quickly, or aggressively pressing down on it, or it will cause the drill bit's to "burn" and lose their rigidity. And, when doing the split tip, there is a function to measure how far you have gone with it, so you can go the same distance, on the opposite side, to keep the balance of the drill bit, as well. BTW, I also have the 750X Drill Doctor, as I used to sharpen drill bit's, as well as do the split tip's by eyesight and only my hand's, with a bench grinder, before we got the original Drill Doctor, shortly after they came out, when they cost like $325.00(US). Mainly, because it was so efficient to use it and it kept our 2 bench grinder's free, for other's to use, to grind actual chisel's, prybar's, or whatever needed to be ground, or wirebrushed at the time. It take's me about 2-5 minute's(Depending on the diameter of the drill bit, of course.), per drill bit, to sharpen them. And, before I forget to mention this, again, like I did with my comment above. Do NOT allow the drill bit to turn in reverse, ONLY turn it in a clockwise direction, or you can cause flaw's in the bit, as well as issue's with the machine, as well. Such as, the grinding wheel grabbing the drill bit and ripping it loose from your grip. And, very good point, with the recentering it in the first step, before grinding it, to do the relief grind to the back of the split tip drill bit's. I almost forgot to mention that, as well. I do it without thinking about it, anymore, as I follow a specific sequence, as I sharpen the drill bit's, only thinking about how many full rotation's of the drill bit's, as I sharpen them...
It is indeed a bit tricky at the beginning, but after testing different options it's the best stuff. Can You make some short video about how You are using it?
Awesome video. I’ve been recommending your videos to my brothers. Thanks again
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How come no one's commenting about the quality of each drill bits?
There are clearly two important parameters here: the quality of the steel from the bit, and the sharpness achieved.
A coworker used to sharpen our drill bits by hand too, maybe one of these guys could put a video out there !
Thank you very much for your smart & very organized demo & info output! You are the best! I learned a lot. Right now I'm experimenting with my new Drill Doctor 750X. I was very interested in seeing all the different products & how they performed & compared as well. Keep it up!
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Dude, i know people say this all the time but you really are doing us a great service with these videos.
Thanks so much!
Nothing but the BEST video's on Project Farm!!! Non biased testing to show the Best tools!!!
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Great test. I've had my Drill Doctor for almost 20 years and love it. I've sharpened countless bits with it. It only takes a short time to get in the rhythm, but once you do you can really knock out a ton of bits in a short time.
Thanks for sharing
Love every single video u do. I really appreciate all the care u put in to the testing! Thank u for all u do😁
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Really appreciate these videos. Please keep them coming!
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Thank God in heaven this came up in my feed today. I've been running around the past couple days buying Cobalt and Titanium drill bits to drill 1/2 in holes into the same type of material your using in the demo. THANK YOU SO MUCH! No more running around asking people questions that dont have the answer to.
Glad I could help!
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Is there an email I can reach you at? I have a few questions about this project I'm doing and I would like to know if I'm using the right tools for the job.
Best and most thorough product testing channel on CZcams!
Wow, thank you!
I've been using the Drill Dr. for years and have been totally satisfied! Your video confirms my choice of sharpening devices! Thanks!
Great to hear!
Same here, used it for many years in my metal fabrication business.
Same here. Bought mine20+ years ago.
I've had one for ten years. It's a joke. I've never been able to sharpen a bit yet and several other people have tried it and they didn't succeed either.
@@waynesmith9765 I’ve had no problems whatsoever and haven’t bought a drill bit in years.
Thanks for the informative video. Narrows down my search for a good drill sharpener by viewing this footage.
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I used to sharpen bits by hand with a bench grinder. I did pretty good.. About 7 or 8 years ago I bought a Drill Doctor. After a bit of a learning curve I can now sharpen the dullest bit in about a minute. I usually wait until I have a few bits and then break out the Doctor and bring them all back to the sharpness. The Drill Doctor can even salvage broken bits. I love that it is self-contained and requires no setup. Worth every penny.
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Thank you very much for doing this one, I've always wondered if there was an effective way to sharpen bits or if it was just a gimmick. Great job on all your videos!!!
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@@ProjectFarm i visited USA late last year. Wanna come back what part of town r u in mate??
Part of my trade was to be able to sharpen drills by hand. It's a good skill to have
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As a technician it’s a must have skill by hand. All this other stuff would just take to much time .
So good to see this. As an engineering apprentice (40 yrs ago) I used a pro grinding setup for drill sharpening bits up to about 4 inches (they were the biggest I did at least) the General tools setup seemed to operate in kinda the same manner. Looks a bargain.
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As a fellow engineer... You should have learned to grind drill bits by hand.
@@sahhull yes, as an engineer, I did sharpen them by hand. I even ground a three inch Morse taper drill that was badly chipped by hand. Your point for the comment was?
@@sahhull Oh, for information only. As part of my four year engineering apprenticeship as a fitter/turner, I spent a few months in the tooling workshop, where we had the drill sharpening machine to sharpen drills for the whole workshop, we also sharpened circular saw blades for the joiners shop, amongst other tooling services. I spent time using surface grinders, milling machines large radial arm drills (capable of drilling large holes in armour plate), large power presses, sheet metal benders and guillotines. I spent time learning MIG, TIG, stick, gas welding, brazing, and oxy-acetalene cutting. Outside the workshop, I spent several months in the draughting office creating drawings for components we might fabricate and machine, I spent a few months in our optical instrumentation department calibrating theodolites, telescopes, binoculars and inclinometers, amongst other servicing duties. I additionally spent time on gun fitting (field/naval) along with general fitting also. After all, I was an apprentice serving my time with the UK Ministry of Defence on a Proof and Experimental establishment. I guess your apprenticeship was a similar experience?
@@sahhull I am guessing that I am no longer a fellow engineer, as I now have my own woodworking business. I still sharpen my drill bits by hand btw. Whilst an engineer, I progressed to operating, setting, and finally programming CNC machines, I additionally then worked as a CAD draughtsman. Getting an honours degree in Computer Studies I left engineering, and became a software analyst/programmer, I didn't sharpen many drills by hand in that career though. I guess we have had similar paths, both still sharpening drills by hand at least.
I learned at an early age how to sharpen drills on an old-school grinding wheel. I've never looked back. I will say a belt sander does a better job. One tip is to try to keep the drill cool because excessive heat will allow it to become dull much quicker. I experimented with oil/coolant before and found that plain water works just as good. If hand drilling many holes in stainless, the keep a cup of water on the side and dip the bit frequently. It does make a difference.
Heat takes the temperature out of the metal, making it softer and will loose its cutting edge easier. People grind the ramps too steep and this causes bits to grab and hurt people.. drill doctor eliminates those factors.
Years ago I worked at a large slaughterhouse that had a lot of walls covered in heavy stainless steel. I used to burn up stainless steel bits all the time until I figured out better to use a slower speed, watch the metal if it was overheating and to use oil or tapping fluid. A lot of these walls had water inside so if you drilled thru with a super hot bit the cold water would kill the bit. Great tip using water to keep bits cool.
hey, just wanted to say, I've been watching a lot of your videos, and I have to say, you are awesome. you are one of the few people who I subscribe to. Please, please, please keep up the amazing work.
Thank you, I will