Good demonstration. I bought my Drill Doctor probably 30 years ago and hadn't used it in a long time so had forgot details about how to do it. You refreshed my memory and saved the day!
Know what you mean! I was using my biskit joiner today to attach a face frame. It's been a while since I've done one and had to go watch one of my old videos to refresh my memory. I just hope mine my Drill Doctor lasts 30 years.
I think your video demonstration on this is better than the manufacturers. I was struggling like most people from the get-go and couldn't figure out what the hell I was doing wrong until I watched your video. Thank you
Yes. The manuals are always sketchy these days. When I do one of these tool profiles, I consider it my mission to adequately explain how to use it. Thanks for your comment.
Not sure you're gonna get your info thru my head, but I'm subscribed and watched your stuff. I'm believing in you,but no hard feelings if I can't get it. Best wishes to you and yours. Thats a lot more important than me being able to sharpen drills, I believe !
I didn't know how to get this information out to drill doctor users, but this morning your video showed up on my recommended list and I knew this was the answer. Yesterday I used my Drill Doctor 400 to sharpen a few 3/8' bits that I would be using on my next project after I finished the sharping process I tried one out and decided that I should add a split point to the bits, I went back to the Drill Doctor and started the process that requires look down inside the unit for alignment and noticed a red glow on the low down on the left side, looking around I saw nothing that would cause that red glow through the translucent plastic cleanout door, I pick up a scratch Awl and reached into the tray and stirred up the metal powder sharping dust and the chamber broke out to flames, I had a difficult time extinguishing the coals and only doused it when I dump water from my cooling cup into it. I must say that, I have never turned the Drill Doctor upside down to Clean it out but have dumped the little clean-out cup on the side many times. Also, I must say, there have been times when I could smell something burning in my shop but never found the source. It most likely would not burst into flames had I not removed the plastic door but nevertheless this could have been a big problem had it been sitting around combustible material. I JUST WANT TO MAKE EVERYONE AWARE!
Thanks so much for sharing this. Was it still plugged into your wall outlet when you noticed the odor? Also, was it powered up when you stirred up the dust? I'm just curious and I'm not trying to be critical. I leave mine unplugged when not in use, and maybe everyone should. This reminds me of a scare I had about 20 years ago. I had a corded weed eater that caught on fire after I unplugged it and let it sit for a while, so this kind of thing can still happen to unpowered electrical tools.
Just got one of these and read the manual and was confused as heck. Watched your excellent tutorial and it all makes sense to me now. Your tutorial style is darn good. Unlike others, it is concise, to the point and without endless talking with bloated and unneeded information. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I always try to answer all of the questions and concerns I had when I was shopping for a tool or piece of equipment.
Just inherited one of these from my Dad. I read the instructions but before using I wanted to see someone use it correctly in a video. You cleared up any doubts I had about the procedure and I'm ready to use it. Thank you!
One of these was recently handed to me with no box or paperwork from a garage sale. Your very helpful tutorial now insures I can get maximum use and benefit out of it. Thank you.
Forgot to add. This is my kind of tutorial. Very in depth and informative, detailed coverage and supported with very good up close videography. Thanks a lot mate and keep it up. I like old boys (my age) instruction vids because it’s you guys that have the knowledge of your trades and have that old school education whereby you were taught your trade properly and that attention to detail is what you all put into anything else you do in these areas eg your in-depth learning of this tool which you have then put into this video. So thank you and I look forward to watching your other vids now to see what skills you pass on in this ‘new age classroom’. Kind regards. Paul
Well, thank you so much for your comment. I often worry that I may be too detailed and over explain things, and thereby have lots of people sign off early. It's good to know that I am on target with my viewers. As you probably already know Paul, knowledge and experience are the only perks of getting older, nothing else gets better. Thank you for your support and kind words.
Hi, Thanks for the video and the tips. Great job! Just a quick safety note: when drilling, it's best to clamp the piece securely. Using bare hands can sometimes be too dangerous.
Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial. Fantastic! I just purchased the tool this weekend, and your video made using it easy. Thank you so much!
Thank you for the refresher course! I haven’t used mine in a while. But please be careful in the shop and use a clamp, because when the flue of the drill bit goes through the material before it finishes drilling it’s going to catch, spin and make a bad day! 🤕
Sorry for the delay. I answered this earlier, but I must of forgot to hit the send icon. To answer your question, you shouldn't ever need to bear down really hard because you may damage the machine. My rule of thumb is heavier pressure with dull bits and use lighter pressure as you close in on your desired sharpness.
Thank you!!! So this can sharpen 138 degree bits if you just go over two notches to the left? I had to special order 118 bits bc none of the stores had them in stock, and I didn't realize what the machine could do.
Ya makes sense we use em for metal and bore out the whole really just ruining the bit anyway haha I got one of these at work so gonna try it now after seeing your video
I was waiting for when the drill will bite in the metal and turn it damaging his hand, 😅 but one of this days it will happen, use gloves or clamp the work, seeing so many fo this accidents
It's always a good idea to wear your safety equipment, but the exception for gloves is when you are using rotating equipment. That's because if the glove makes contact with the bit it can grab the leather or cloth and pull your hand into the bit. That's what I was taught when I was still working a real job anyway. But having said that, you are right that it could have been bad if the metal box caught and started spinning and it should have been clamped down just to show proper safety procedure to our viewers. Good catch!
You're welcome! Glad my video was more helpful than the manufacturer's instructions. Of course, if they did a good job of explaining, I wouldn't have much need to make videos.
You're probably referring to cutting the conduit box with the drill press. It's hard to see what's happening when watching in fast forward. I backed off on the amount of pressure I was exerting when the bit started breaking through the box. However, It would have been better to clamp it down for safety. Maybe I was just lucky.
Know what you mean. I have no problem simply sharpening my twist bits, but I since I don't have to do masonry bits very often, I have to relearn the procedure each time. Of course, I can watch my own video to do that. 🙂
@@deerparkhomeshop2471 I've just used my bench grinder. Just have to be careful and go slow. Not saying it's perfect, but it revives bits for awhile anyways.
Good demonstration. I bought my Drill Doctor probably 30 years ago and hadn't used it in a long time so had forgot details about how to do it. You refreshed my memory and saved the day!
Know what you mean! I was using my biskit joiner today to attach a face frame. It's been a while since I've done one and had to go watch one of my old videos to refresh my memory. I just hope mine my Drill Doctor lasts 30 years.
I think your video demonstration on this is better than the manufacturers. I was struggling like most people from the get-go and couldn't figure out what the hell I was doing wrong until I watched your video. Thank you
Yes. The manuals are always sketchy these days. When I do one of these tool profiles, I consider it my mission to adequately explain how to use it. Thanks for your comment.
Not sure you're gonna get your info thru my head, but I'm subscribed and watched your stuff. I'm believing in you,but no hard feelings if I can't get it. Best wishes to you and yours. Thats a lot more important than me being able to sharpen drills, I believe !
I didn't know how to get this information out to drill doctor users, but this morning your video showed up on my recommended list and I knew this was the answer. Yesterday I used my Drill Doctor 400 to sharpen a few 3/8' bits that I would be using on my next project after I finished the sharping process I tried one out and decided that I should add a split point to the bits, I went back to the Drill Doctor and started the process that requires look down inside the unit for alignment and noticed a red glow on the low down on the left side, looking around I saw nothing that would cause that red glow through the translucent plastic cleanout door, I pick up a scratch Awl and reached into the tray and stirred up the metal powder sharping dust and the chamber broke out to flames, I had a difficult time extinguishing the coals and only doused it when I dump water from my cooling cup into it. I must say that, I have never turned the Drill Doctor upside down to Clean it out but have dumped the little clean-out cup on the side many times. Also, I must say, there have been times when I could smell something burning in my shop but never found the source. It most likely would not burst into flames had I not removed the plastic door but nevertheless this could have been a big problem had it been sitting around combustible material. I JUST WANT TO MAKE EVERYONE AWARE!
Thanks so much for sharing this. Was it still plugged into your wall outlet when you noticed the odor? Also, was it powered up when you stirred up the dust? I'm just curious and I'm not trying to be critical. I leave mine unplugged when not in use, and maybe everyone should. This reminds me of a scare I had about 20 years ago. I had a corded weed eater that caught on fire after I unplugged it and let it sit for a while, so this kind of thing can still happen to unpowered electrical tools.
Just got one of these and read the manual and was confused as heck. Watched your excellent tutorial and it all makes sense to me now. Your tutorial style is darn good. Unlike others, it is concise, to the point and without endless talking with bloated and unneeded information. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I always try to answer all of the questions and concerns I had when I was shopping for a tool or piece of equipment.
Very thorough video that covers all the things that we need to know even including the maintenance. Thank you very much 👌👏🙏
Thanks for your comment and the kind words, and thank you for taking the time to watch it.
I bought mine at a yard sale and your video was exceptionally well instructive. Thank you 😊
Sounds like you got a good deal! There's no way that I would sell mine.
Just inherited one of these from my Dad. I read the instructions but before using I wanted to see someone use it correctly in a video. You cleared up any doubts I had about the procedure and I'm ready to use it. Thank you!
I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Actually a pretty good video instruction if you don't have the manual or are confused by the manual. In depth and covers everything you need to know.
Thanks for your comments. I often wonder if I'm on the mark with these videos.
Learned more thanbi thought I was. Excellent, after watching fealty like I was able to utilize the tool %100
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
Best XPK demo vid on the Tube, just bought a perfect used one for $25, this video was worth that alone:))
Thanks so much for the compliment and also for watching my video!
One of these was recently handed to me with no box or paperwork from a garage sale. Your very helpful tutorial now insures I can get maximum use and benefit out of it. Thank you.
Thank you for the affirmation. It's good to know that what I am doing is actually helping people.
@@deerparkhomeshop2471 After watching this video yesterday, I spent a couple of hours sharpening bits.....I think I got nearly 1/3rd of them done!
@@wilkesjournal Great! It takes awhile to get it done, but I was impressed with how much better they cut afterwards.
Top video that explains everything in detail, especially the things I had forgotten since I last used this machine. Thanks.
Thanks for the positive comment.
Thank you for this video. Now it works for me.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad your up and running.
Ive just got myself the XP version. Your tutorial is so easy to understand , thanks .
Hope it helps you get you started. You don't realize how dull your bits really are until you sharpen them.
Excellent video! Could not ask for anything more!
Thank you for the kind words.
An excellent video and very helpful! Thanks very much.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching.
Excellent demonstration, thanks!
Thank you for saying so! Thanks for watching!
Forgot to add. This is my kind of tutorial. Very in depth and informative, detailed coverage and supported with very good up close videography. Thanks a lot mate and keep it up. I like old boys (my age) instruction vids because it’s you guys that have the knowledge of your trades and have that old school education whereby you were taught your trade properly and that attention to detail is what you all put into anything else you do in these areas eg your in-depth learning of this tool which you have then put into this video. So thank you and I look forward to watching your other vids now to see what skills you pass on in this ‘new age classroom’. Kind regards. Paul
Well, thank you so much for your comment. I often worry that I may be too detailed and over explain things, and thereby have lots of people sign off early. It's good to know that I am on target with my viewers. As you probably already know Paul, knowledge and experience are the only perks of getting older, nothing else gets better. Thank you for your support and kind words.
great video easy to understand just got one
That's great. I hope you enjoy using it as much as I do.
Thanks for the tutorial. I just sharpened my old beater set of drill bits and they work like new.
That's great! It's really a handy little machine and I was impressed with my results with it.
Wow great job explaining. Thanks
That's my mission. Thank for watching!
Hi,
Thanks for the video and the tips. Great job!
Just a quick safety note: when drilling, it's best to clamp the piece securely. Using bare hands can sometimes be too dangerous.
You're right of course. Several other viewers called me out on this as well.
Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial. Fantastic! I just purchased the tool this weekend, and your video made using it easy. Thank you so much!
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching my video.
This was a great help for me. Have a project that will require many holes to be drilled.
Thanks for reaching out and I hope your project turns out well.
Excellent overview ! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Good Video Thank You !
You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
Explications au top.
Merci beaucoup
J'espère que cela vous a été utile et merci d'avoir regardé ?
Great job!
Thanks, and I appreciate you watching my video!
Thank you for the refresher course! I haven’t used mine in a while. But please be careful in the shop and use a clamp, because when the flue of the drill bit goes through the material before it finishes drilling it’s going to catch, spin and make a bad day! 🤕
Good catch! I should have used a clamp for safety.
great help, thanks!
You're welcome. Thanks for your comment.
Terrific tutorial
Thank you!
Excellent video! So the key is the featherlight touch whilst turning the drill?
Sorry for the delay. I answered this earlier, but I must of forgot to hit the send icon. To answer your question, you shouldn't ever need to bear down really hard because you may damage the machine. My rule of thumb is heavier pressure with dull bits and use lighter pressure as you close in on your desired sharpness.
Thank you very much. I take it assessing the sharpness is the good old thumb test? @@deerparkhomeshop2471
You sold me on this sharpener
I wish you good luck with it. It has certainly worked for me.
Thank you!!!
So this can sharpen 138 degree bits if you just go over two notches to the left?
I had to special order 118 bits bc none of the stores had them in stock, and I didn't realize what the machine could do.
It's really a versatile bit sharpener. Thanks for watching.
Thanks!
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
Wonder how you get the rest of the bit and not just the tip
My understanding is that the tip does the cutting and the flutes along the shank channel the sawdust or shavings out of the hole.
Ya makes sense we use em for metal and bore out the whole really just ruining the bit anyway haha I got one of these at work so gonna try it now after seeing your video
@@SMGR2X9 Great! It will make a world of difference.
Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Can it sharpen step bits
No, it's mainly designed twist and masonry bits. Thanks for your question.
THX Man
THX for watching my friend!
I rotate sharpener very slowly. Listening. Rotate in even numbers.
Thanks, I'll try that technique too.
@deerparkhomeshop2471 Great video ! Thanks for making it !
@@GREGGRCO I appreciate that! Thanks for watching my video.
I was waiting for when the drill will bite in the metal and turn it damaging his hand, 😅 but one of this days it will happen, use gloves or clamp the work, seeing so many fo this accidents
It's always a good idea to wear your safety equipment, but the exception for gloves is when you are using rotating equipment. That's because if the glove makes contact with the bit it can grab the leather or cloth and pull your hand into the bit. That's what I was taught when I was still working a real job anyway. But having said that, you are right that it could have been bad if the metal box caught and started spinning and it should have been clamped down just to show proper safety procedure to our viewers. Good catch!
Much better than the manual lol
Love to hear that! Thank you.
I bought my Drill Doctor in the 1990s. It came in a carrying case.
That's interesting. I guess they are cutting corners now. I always reload mine in the box and keep it on the shelf. Thanks for sharing!
Great way to break a finger drilling into that metal box. Bit hangs, finger is broken. Hold it with pliers.
Yes, you are right. I've had several others comment on this, and I should of clamped it down. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you very much for your video. As others have mentioned, the manufacturer did a terrible job explaining its use.
You're welcome! Glad my video was more helpful than the manufacturer's instructions. Of course, if they did a good job of explaining, I wouldn't have much need to make videos.
Great job. Thank you so much!
@ Thank you for watching!
i dont recommend holding it by hand....... could catch and fly loose.......
You're probably referring to cutting the conduit box with the drill press. It's hard to see what's happening when watching in fast forward. I backed off on the amount of pressure I was exerting when the bit started breaking through the box. However, It would have been better to clamp it down for safety. Maybe I was just lucky.
To much talking! Go straight to the point 🤨
I hope to start doing "shorts" soon.
so watch for those. Very quick and to the point!
too complicated to use. I now know why there are so many used ones of these around.
Know what you mean. I have no problem simply sharpening my twist bits, but I since I don't have to do masonry bits very often, I have to relearn the procedure each time. Of course, I can watch my own video to do that. 🙂
@@deerparkhomeshop2471 I've just used my bench grinder. Just have to be careful and go slow. Not saying it's perfect, but it revives bits for awhile anyways.
@@MrGoblue1131 My hats off to you! I have tried this but I think I need a steadier hand, because I don't have very good results.