Hey guys, we're in the market for a new drill sharpener for our shop and haven't seen much of a choice besides the Oliver sharpeners. Needing one that will sharpen up to 3" at least. Was wondering what sharpeners you all use at your shops or have any others that are good brands. Or if anyone knows where you can get parts and grinding wheels for a Mohawk model 100 sharpener. Thanks in advanced!
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Looking for a drill sharpener
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Mebfab
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Last time I had to call about mohawk, I had to call "spanglers superior tool". That was years ago. Long since lost contact info.
michiganbuck
Diamond
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The sellers was a good big drill sharpener..Yes not a production machine but for one-ups.
and it does not thin the web.
Buying any older machine be sure you can find grinding wheels at catalog..
and it does not thin the web.
Buying any older machine be sure you can find grinding wheels at catalog..
michiganbuck
Diamond
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I like the Oliver machines along with their drill sharpener.. Good The Oliver 700 has a chuck and not bushing to be replace and think it goes to 4" (?) ..That it still has parts and support is a good factor..I don't know if Sellers has that..likely not.. The sellers floor model would be needed for 3" not the bench model, never ran a sellers bench model..
I've driven a couple of Oliver 600's.
Once you install the drill in the chuck, swing the alignment
bar down (doubles as the wheel dresser).
You hit start, carefully crank the drill into the wheel, and upon
contact, pull the air feed, and walk away.
Come back in a minute or so, and remove the correctly sharpened
drill.
Once you install the drill in the chuck, swing the alignment
bar down (doubles as the wheel dresser).
You hit start, carefully crank the drill into the wheel, and upon
contact, pull the air feed, and walk away.
Come back in a minute or so, and remove the correctly sharpened
drill.
Thanks for the input. There isn't anything wrong with the Oliver I'm actually trying to get them to get that one if it isn't to pricey, just the only one I've been able to find for what we need so far. Didn't know if there were any other brands that could handle bigger bits and do a good job.
As far as getting a smaller one and then sending out the big drills that isn't much of an option for us would be to costly for as much big drilling as we do. Also most the time we need one sharpened right then and don't have time to wait.
Michiganbuck, the Oliver 600 has a chuck on it as well from what I've seen doesn't it?
As far as getting a smaller one and then sending out the big drills that isn't much of an option for us would be to costly for as much big drilling as we do. Also most the time we need one sharpened right then and don't have time to wait.
Michiganbuck, the Oliver 600 has a chuck on it as well from what I've seen doesn't it?
michiganbuck
Diamond
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Think they are much the same but a long tome since running one. Likely youtube or the manufacturer sits would tell
JS
Stainless
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Buy an Oliver off the e bay and have it refurbished for $16k......
I think I’ve got a quote somewhere..new one....$35k for the 4”........several years ago...
Buy a point grinder / point thinner to compliment the drill grinder...
After using an Oliver to sharpen drills for ten years, it makes me wonder what I’ld do without it...
If my people skills were better, I could get purchasing to buy me their tool grinder....
Model 600 is 3” , it cost extra for the 4” option...
I think I’ve got a quote somewhere..new one....$35k for the 4”........several years ago...
Buy a point grinder / point thinner to compliment the drill grinder...
After using an Oliver to sharpen drills for ten years, it makes me wonder what I’ld do without it...
If my people skills were better, I could get purchasing to buy me their tool grinder....
Model 600 is 3” , it cost extra for the 4” option...
JS
Stainless
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- Republic of Arizonia
michiganbuck
Diamond
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Looks like point thinning has been added to the Oliver but my computer does not open the video. Said you turn the drill 180*
http://www.oliverinstrument.com/pointthinner.html
Oliver also has a sharpening service..
Likely good to estimate the years with of drill to be sharpened to the cost of sending them out.
Yes need then to have bigger inventory of drills.
http://www.oliverinstrument.com/pointthinner.html
Oliver also has a sharpening service..
Likely good to estimate the years with of drill to be sharpened to the cost of sending them out.
Yes need then to have bigger inventory of drills.
jljim
Cast Iron
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- Northwest Ohio
Plus 1 on the Oliver machines, I've been using one for years. Call them up and you'll get answers from the people who build them. Mary at at the front desk, Neal and Dale out in the shop. Either new or rebuilt as new machines, in stock parts and friendly tech support that's so hard to find these days. No, I'm not related, just glad to put in a plug for some folks who still do business the way it should be done. Jim
Hey guys, my shop is trying to sell an Oliver Drill sharpener. I think it’s the 600 model. But it’s in damn good shape! My email is [email protected] if you want to check it out! I would drop a pic here, but not sure how! Thanks!
