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    I'm in melbourne, happy to give demos.

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    I’m in Melbourne happy to except demos [emoji41].

    Cheers Matt,
    Maybe a little mini GTG ??

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    Sorry about that guys, I did not absorb that you were talking about the 360 models, you need a 500 or 750 to do split points.
    Rgds,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Simplicity View Post
    Maybe a little mini GTG ??
    Sure. Just need someone to supply a venue and grinder

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    I love to see too I dont own a grinder though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by elanjacobs View Post
    Sure. Just need someone to supply a venue and grinder
    I can supply a grinder or two.
    Venue in Melbourne I can’t do,any one else want to jump in here.

    Cheers Matt.

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    So I’m guessing my drill doctor 500 for a grand sum of $5 would be a bargain

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simplicity View Post
    I can supply a grinder or two.
    Don't suppose you have a 1/4" wide wheel to go with it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slave View Post
    So I’m guessing my drill doctor 500 for a grand sum of $5 would be a bargain
    Give it a go, just because I had problems does not mean you will.
    CHRIS

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    Quote Originally Posted by elanjacobs View Post
    Don't suppose you have a 1/4" wide wheel to go with it?
    EJ.
    No I don’t, but I think we should also possibly start a new thread if people show an interest in a mini drill sharping GTG.
    I’m concerned that we’re getting away from the original OT thread.

    Cheers Matt,

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    Trade tools direct have their sharpener on sale for $49, $20 off.

    https://www.tradetools.com/product-r...eid=9ba1e615d0

    I don't know how it compares.
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    Quote Originally Posted by damian View Post
    Trade tools direct have their sharpener on sale for $49, $20 off.

    https://www.tradetools.com/product-r...eid=9ba1e615d0

    I don't know how it compares.
    Not sure how this one or the Hare & Forbes one performs https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/D070 but both recommend a minimum drill length of 85mm. For me, this would rule out a lot of the smaller sizes including 1/8 or 3mm drills.

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    I want to thank those who suggested that sharpening by hand is achievable for mere mortals. On your advice I asked my dad (who is a retired toolmaker) to give me a run down on sharpening. With some expert guidance, it was surprising easy to get nice sharp tips.

    As for drilling oversized holes if it’s not exact, his suggestion was to drill a pilot hole with a known good bit, then having an exact centre isn’t an issue, as the tip isn’t doing any work.

    Anyway, I spent the evening bulk sharpening my extensive blunt drill collection. Time will tell how well I did when they get used, though those that have been used were great.

    Thanks again.

    Lance

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    Quote Originally Posted by Xfigio View Post
    I want to thank those who suggested that sharpening by hand is achievable for mere mortals. On your advice I asked my dad (who is a retired toolmaker) to give me a run down on sharpening. With some expert guidance, it was surprising easy to get nice sharp tips.

    As for drilling oversized holes if it’s not exact, his suggestion was to drill a pilot hole with a known good bit, then having an exact centre isn’t an issue, as the tip isn’t doing any work.

    Anyway, I spent the evening bulk sharpening my extensive blunt drill collection. Time will tell how well I did when they get used, though those that have been used were great.

    Thanks again.

    Lance
    Will you be doing a box rate for sharping blunt drills.
    I have a lunch box of them ready to go.

    Cheers Matt,

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    Eyes aren’t what they used to be and drill bits, new, from local suppliers, aren’t what they used to be either.
    I have no problems sharpening large drill bits by hand but smaller ones

    So, on the recommendations from this thread I bought a Drill Doctor Just what the doctor ordered

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