Will the drill Doctor sharpen Pilot point drill bits? Thank You
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If the pilot resembles a miniature standard drill bit - i.e. two cutting edges, evacuation flutes, etc. - then the drill doctor will sharpen the pilot cutting edges only. The larger cutting edges that follow the pilot will not be sharpened - the grinding wheel does not have a shoulder - cannot engage beyond the tip of the bit. I have sharpened very small bits (down to 1/16") successfully.
1875963
Hello Bradley,Yes. This drill doesn't require a specific type of bit. Hope that helps!
1229037
I'm not familiar w/ the Sharper Image product. Buffer Bit fits on any standard drill, the kind that loosens and tightens on drill bits. Does your Sharper Image do that? Yes? Then it should work.
338273
no. it uses standard driver bits. It would probably break drill bits that are mounted in driver bits. It works really good for driving screws and nuts, which is what it is intended to do.
1003843
I don't know. The one I bought is for sharpening standard drill bits. You could probably get on the company's website, get their phone number and ask them the question.
1434102
No I don't believe so, remember you're using this on a (relatively) massive flat grinding stone, I'd think to sharpen brad point bits you're gonna need a small precision grinding wheel to get inside the bit.
1119375
don't know the answer to your question but the drill surely does work well!!
569957
I agree with Steve. Make sure your pilot hole goes all the way through. You will have to chuck up a drill bit the same size as the pilot bit in the cutter to do it.
1640577
I keep trying to answer but my post doesn't show up. I don't have any morse taper bits to try in my drill doctor's chuck. My chuck only goes to 1/2" and the bit must inserted an exact amount into the chuck. Even with the optional 3/4" chuck, I believe the taper will prevent the chuck from holding the bits correctly.
1563926
yes it allow you not to make the hole,,, never will make a hole without the pilot drill
2011015
I use a diamond machining technology (DMT) sharpener--fine + medium surfaces. Actually, I use only the fine and amazingly enough that seems sufficient. The one I have no longer appears to be listed on Amazon, but I would think any fine DMT sharpener would be OK--they're relatively inexpensive. The closest I can come to what I have is http://www.amazon.com/DMT-D4F-Dia-Sharp-Continuous-Diamond/dp/B002D4K90M/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1392345271&sr=8-27&keywords=diamond+machining+technology
872646
No, not with this sharpener. The blades are to thick and not set at the right angle. Get him a bench grinder or a 4 1/2 in. hand grinder. I use the hand grinder and it works great. $15 at Harbor Freight if you have one close. Hope this helps.
1778175
The tip is mighty sharp. It doesn't actually make a hole in anything but is used to make a little indent in your drilling surface so your drill bit doesn't float when you do try to make a precision hole. You can also put your drill bit beside the tip and confirm the size that way. If the bit is wider than the tip of the punch then good, if its the same size then there you go. The size of this punch is like around the size of ball point pin so its not going to make a great big pilot indent...
1257809
I personally have never had them sharpened. You may want to send email to company to ask.
952213
Yes - that is one of the things that makes this drill so great. I purchased one of those things that lets you click (or whatever) to change bits and sizes of screw heads without adjusting the chuck. Good luck Jeffrey -- Rob England
1165427
I have used to sharpen mine with disc provided but I would purchase a flapper disc maybe 80 grit.
267284
Yes it does. I've bought two and both arrived sharp and accurate. Great tool but you have to blow out the chips while planing.