Drill Doctor DD350X Drill Bit Sharpener
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Manufacturer: Drill DoctorModel: DD350X
Product features:
- Ideal for common bit styles for use in wood and light metal
- Sharpens 3/32-1/2-inch drills bits
- One-piece alignment system improves precision and adjustability while sharpening
- Works with high-speed steel, carbide, masonry, and TiN-coated bits
- 7-3/4 pounds; 3-year warranty - warranty valid only in North America on 110v power sources. Use of inverters not recommended
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Description of Drill Doctor DD350X Drill Bit Sharpener
The Drill Doctor Drill Bit Sharpener is ideal for sharpening common bit styles for use in wood and light metal. Whether for home or the shop, the one-piece alignment system improves precision and adjustability while sharpening. Longer jaws hold bit more precisely and jaw guides eliminate jaw twisting on small bits. The Drill Doctor sharpens 3/32-1/2-inch drills bits. The new "Push to Stop" design on the drill point splitting port will not allow you to over split the bit point. This bit sharpener includes a professional hard-shell carrying case. It comes with a 3-year limited warranty.The Drill Doctor 350X 3/32- to 1/2-Inch Drill Bit Sharpener makes it simple to keep a sharp, perfectly angled cutting edge on common drill bits. You'll not only save money by eliminating the need to buy new bits, you'll also get your jobs done faster and more efficiently. The 350X is a compact unit that's ideal for first-time homeowners to seasoned do-it-yourselfers.
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A dull drill bit means jobs take longer, and it can result in lower-quality work, damaged work materials, and shortened drill life. But unlike the relatively straightforward task of sharpening flat blades, sharpening drill bits by hand is a difficult and cumbersome task. This is what makes the intuitive, easy-to-use Drill Doctor sharpener so useful.
Two Easy Steps Ensure Bits are Sharp and Effective
Just as easy to use as the heavy-duty Drill Doctor 500X and 750X models, the 350X offers on-chuck alignment. This eliminates the need for an alignment port and simplifies the sharpening process, making the 350X a perfect choice for home workshops.
You simply secure the bit and turn the chuck an even number of half turns to achieve a perfect 118-degree angle. As you sharpen, the tool's V-block jaws hold the bit precisely in place and ensure that you don't have to worry about jaw twisting, even when working with small bits. This secure alignment system ensures that you maintain accurate bit geometry and don't damage the integrity of your tools.
Engineered for Versatility in Handling Popular Bits
The same chuck can be used to sharpen popular bit sizes ranging from 3/32- to 1/2-inch. The Drill Doctor 350X works with a wide variety of bit types used in wood and light metal work, including high-speed steel, carbide, masonry, and TiN-coated bits.
And with a low, ergonomic profile design, the 350X is comfortable to work with. Its excellent stability means that it won't "walk" away from you, even when you're working with large, tough-to-sharpen bits.
Professional Design and Construction for Durability
The Drill Doctor uses an industrial-strength diamond sharpening wheel that won't change shape over time, and a cool design that means bits don't heat up and lose their tempering as you sharpen them. This wheel can be easily replaced, so you don't incur any maintenance fees. And with each wheel good for about 200 sharpenings, you'll appreciate how infrequently you'll need to replace it.
Behind the smooth operation of this wheel is a permanent magnet motor, which produces consistent power regardless of speed or load, and helps you achieve sharp bits that are easy to work with.
The Drill Doctor 350X is backed by a three-year manufacturerĘs warranty.
What's in the Box
Drill bit sharpener, user guide, and instructional DVD.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Drill Doctor DD350X Drill Bit Sharpener
Customer Review: May no standard bit go unsharpened
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone that can read and has any common sense can make even new bit's a little better (the home depot ones ;) ). I know how to sharpen bits buy hand (somewhat), it's a pain in the butt, time consuming to do correctly and definitely a gift buy a higher power (if that makes since). This sharpener WILL AND CAN do what it says and do it well as long as you pay attention to the instructions. When I first started using the thing I didn't read the instructions (like most). Well I started in on a bit and found it to really mess the thing up so I kept fettling with it then finally broke down and read the instructions. Now it works vary well, as long as the bit is not totally destroyed when you start sharpening it, it literally only takes a minute or so to have a good as new bit. Now here's the kicker, it's precise. No joke I took my starrett dial caliper (that's right, not a cheap general tool brand one) and measured the point-to-edge on both sides. Give or take user error and about ".003, the bits where very evenly ground. If your not making helicopter parts for the military I'd say it will do just fine for you.
Notes:
When you first get it, I highly recommend getting a cheap high speed steel (HHS) ½ bit for practice. Also to "break in" the diamond wheel, anyone who has used a new diamond sharpening stone knows they are pretty rough to start off.
Read and listen to instructions, they can help... a lot.
Even rotations (literally and buy number), you have to turn the thing and even number of half turns and at the same speed to keep the point centered.
WILL NOT do split point bits OR keep non standard (other than 118 degree) bits. I have found it can sharpen some of the larger split point bits, but not over and over. 1/2 to 7/16 maybe 5 times 5/16 to 3/8 3 or so and anything under 7/32 is a who knows... If you do have split point or like split point I'd get the xp or 500x. The split point is vary difficult to replicate accurately and evenly so keep that in mind when buying this.
Requires getting used to (that bit I recommended you buy could be 1/8 gone before you get nice and consistent).
Expect metal debris, don't use it on fabric or you will get a nice gray line where the wheel throws the debris out the trash hole. Also when the debris build up they start to fall out the bottom (you will know when you get one).
Clean the chuck often, I`ve found removing and dismantling the chuck and spraying it off in the sink works well (don't let the springs rust!!!).
All and all, it's a heck of a lot cheaper and convenient over time than to drive to the store for a new bit, and it's almost fun to do!
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