Don't know how many drill bits you all go through but man I have gone through a ton and their not always cheep ones. So before I dumped my drill bit drawer into the garbage I thought I'd give this tool I saw at Lowes a try. $79.00 seems a little steep but I know it would be worth it if it works, and boy does it ever. I ran all my drill bits through it in about an hour and the are all like new if not better. If you use a lot of drill bits you might want to look into it, just my
"FoPar" because I love Fords and Mopars so just call me FoPar...
Been useing that nifty Doctor for a few years now. Yes, I agree it works very well.
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68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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AE-35
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AS-41
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I usually sharpen mine about once a year & place them according to size.
When I dull one I TRY to throw it in the dull bit bucket ( this keeps me from wasting my time later by installing a dull
bit & having to remove it again).
You can't drill with a dull bit & can't saw with a dull blade.
Thanks for the feedback guys! I've been needing one of these for years, (20-30 HSS drill bits that won't cut anymore). It will pay for itself in the first day i buy it.
Thanks again!
Jeff http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=46251
SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
2008 Ford Escape 4 x 4
HOWEVER...I bought a set of cobalt drill bits last spring (Amazon, $79.00) and they are FLAT OUT AMAZING. Drilled through the F150 frame (for a hitch mount) in no time flat.
BobbyFord wrote:The key to drill bit life is drill oil and speed control. That is of course if you purchased quality bits to begin with.
You are right. The key is not to overheat the bit. Also if you can find a drill press. I bought one for my shop at the auction for a hundred dollars and the bits last three times longer than doing it by hand.
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69 Ford F100 Ranger 390 3spd with overdrive
63 Chevy Impala 327 with 4spd. In the family since brand new. Over 280,00 miles