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03-05-2012, 08:04 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-05-2012, 08:05 AM by stevec.)
For proper grinding I use this little tool.
But when I'm in a rush I just eyeball the drill.
Busy Bee 12-36 lathe, Busy Bee Mill drill, Busy Bee 4x6 bandsaw, Homemade 9x17 bandsaw, Ad infinitum.
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I recently bought the small drill doctor. It was an eBay purchase, and I fully expected it to be junk, considering it was less then $35 shipped.
I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked, how easy it was to get a good point, and how quiet it is. I took a nearly worthless 1/4" bit and with a couple quick turns had a drill sharper than new, which cut straight without any wandering. The machine came with a bunch of rings that are apparently some sort of adapters, but there is nothing in the instructions about them. I assume they are for split points. There is a VHS tape included that I haven't watched yet. That may shed some light on the rings and their use.
Since I got the model 350, it only goes up to 3/8" bits. However, I rarely use anything over that, so I'm fine with it. Based on what I have, I'd recommend getting one to anyone who uses drill bits frequently.
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(03-05-2012, 12:29 AM)miner49r Wrote: Pixman probably has the most important tool of all...
The Spousal Tool. It can be finicky and difficult to work with, but once mastered, can aid in more tool purchases. I actually just learned about this tool today reading the archives of a machining club in TX.
Alan
Quote:The PixMan gets ALL the cool toys.... 
It's really quite an odd tool to use, though as you've acknowledged, once mastered it can be quite effective.
The way in which one uses it is actually indirect. You see in my case, it was yesterday that I bought a new matching bookcase for the living room, and this morning a new dining room set was delivered. I need those things as a blonde needs panties.
However, getting those things affords me a completely guilt and bullsh*t-free purchase of a rather nice Alliant mill based Prototrak CNC mill later this year. (It has already been selected.)
Your instructions of how to use the "Spousal Tool" are quite clear and easy to understand. With a little practice may we all become proficient with its use and application.
Quote:It's really quite an odd tool to use, though as you've acknowledged, once mastered it can be quite effective.
The way in which one uses it is actually indirect. You see in my case, it was yesterday that I bought a new matching bookcase for the living room, and this morning a new dining room set was delivered. I need those things as a blonde needs panties.
However, getting those things affords me a completely guilt and bullsh*t-free purchase of a rather nice Alliant mill based Prototrak CNC mill later this year. (It has already been selected.)
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Just a light touch on the wheel is sometimes all that is needed
