Problem with Titan drill sharpener.

Discussion in 'Engineers' Talk' started by teabreak, May 5, 2017.

  1. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    Hi has anyone got one of these please?
    http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-hss-drill-bit-sharpener-230v/1566h?_requestid=246555
    Took delivery today after reading very good reviews.

    I eagerly grabbed a handful of old drills and scuttled off to the workshop with expectations of lovely sharp & shiny bits, put one in turned on and the motor runs but barely touches the bit and no nice grindy noises at all!

    Fiddled with the stone height only got a noise of grinding (without a bit in) when I assume I wound it up too far. On the odd occasion it seems to touch the bit it seems to be sharpening at a different angle to the original tip.

    Any tips on where I might be going wrong of have I got a duff one?

    My only option I can think of now is to have a sulk with a cold bottle of Doom Bar clenched in my hand and see if it works tomorrow after any suggestions on here!
     
  2. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    Quality choice in beer if not sharpener. :D:D:D:D
     
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  3. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Last edited: May 5, 2017
  4. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select


    Not quite, one got full 5 feedback the others hasn't :D:D:D

    Also the Titan is 20 watts

    Clarke's is 70 watts according to the adds.
     
  5. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

  6. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    Yes I saw it looks the same as the Clarke also branded Siverline and Chicago, I went with the Titan as it had a separate add on module for a wider range of sizes.
    Looks like it will be going back then. :(
     
  7. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    Well that's gone back, fair dues to Screwfix no problem with a refund. I decided not to exchange with my luck it will be one of a duff batch!!
    Now open to suggestions for a sharpener that is SIMPLE to use. I had one before but setting it up was a real fiddle for each drill! I just want to touch up a drill from time to time not launch the space shuttle!o_O
     
  8. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

  9. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    And a linky...

     
  10. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    :D:D:D

    Thank you Phil and KAIB but I think that's the one I had, it was a faff to set it up and screw it to the bench each time. You also need to tape the drill trigger down or use a cable tie, my trusty old Wolf that had a lock on trigger died after decades of service last year sorry to say:(
     
  11. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Well, your running out of options then.:D

    I use one of these.

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  12. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

  13. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    That looks sexy, but do I need a degree in engineering to work out how to use it!:p:p:p
     
  14. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

  15. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Easy to use.

    Watch from 21:45 & you will see how easy.

     
  16. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

  17. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Still made, had mine 30 years or so, use mine with a tiger wet grinder,but I'm now looking at belt sanders, might be an option.

    https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/dga1-drill-grinding-attachment/
     
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  18. teabreak

    teabreak Screwfix Select

    Cheers for the link KAIB, one is on it's way to me as we speak!:)
     
  19. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    For heaven's sake. Nah.
    See, that's wrong. Wheel should be running same direction as angled-down drill bit. Not angled up. Wrong and dangerous as at opposite angles the wheel could grab the bit...kerbang!
     
  20. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

     

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