Picked up a black diamond drill grinder

Mar 30, 2005 6 Replies

I picked up a black diamond drill grinder, does a real nice job. I was able to sharpen right down to a #52 drill. the finish on the whole range is excellent.


Congratulations on finding that fine tool, Wayne. I am green with envy.

--Winston

Years ago I operated a small drill pointer, made in Switzerland as I recall. It ground a primary and secondary relief, and was limited to small drills only, 1/4" and smaller as I recall. . It's rare to have a pointer deal with the small drills in an acceptable manner. Can you give us more details on the Black Diamond grinder? Where it is made, for one.

Harold

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It appears that the company's web site is no longer working. Now it only exists in the wayback machine.
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Lane

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Thanks, Lane. It didn't take long for me to understand why Waynemak is so pleased with his! I have always assumed you'd have to invest a considerable sum to sharpen small drills.

Harold

Hey Wayne,

Me too, at an tool & die shop auction about 5 or 6 years back. Paid $65 Cdn as I recall, and it came with most of the collets. Great machine!

Take care.

Brian Laws>I picked up a black diamond drill grinder, does a real nice job. I was able

Here is a link to a company that supports the black diamond machines

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They were very helpful on the phone.

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