Pros & Cons
Pros
It works very well and i was very pleased with it. Irks me to read bad reviews on a company for their product being difficult to use (leading me to believe it is) when it's the user that's the problem. I do not understand why some reviewers found it h... Read More
There is definitely a technique to sharpen drills. Have sharpened about 200 bits. It sharpens all sizes as indicated in the product literature. Great for aging eyes that no longer sharpens bits by sight!
Bits are sharp, properly relieved and do a great job of making holes. There's a bit of practice needed to keep a constant force on the bit because of flex in the plastic. The drill doctor comes in handy when drill bits get dull after repeated use.
Cons
Not worth the trouble sharpening drill bits. Simplistic bit grinder is really nothing but a toy. Larger bits are easier to sharpen by hand than with this device.
Highlights
Quality
It sharpens all sizes as indicated in the product literature
A quick dressing with the drill dr
So watched youtube video and played around with the unit until i got the hang of it
Put some home projects on hold because i couldnt drill a hole with the 30 plus drill bits i had
Price
Not as good or easy to use as the 500 but the price is 12 of that one
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, easy, sharpened, good and sharp. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
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- This product had a total of 3,152 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 25 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The 1132 bit i was using was having difficulty penetrating the highstrength aluminum i was drilling
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Cause the bit to penetrate like a hot knife through butter
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Sharpened 6 bits within 25 minutes of getting the package including setup and reading instructions
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you can’t figure this out don’t use power tools
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Irks me to read bad reviews on a company for their product being difficult to use leading me to believe it is when it’s the user that’s the problem
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Easy to use not good for really small bit and the bit with hex shank
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If the sharpener breaks some how
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Itd be great if the motor could be quieter for this base model