I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-.../dp/B004AYCXVG

"tommyboy" wrote in message
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I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-.../dp/B004AYCXVG

Well, the Tormeck is an expensive machine. So it would make sense that it's
attachments would be expensive as well.

That said, it has a big wheel that moves slowly. I would imagine the
engineering and physics of a drill sharpening attachment would be different
than more traditional arrangements. Which may explain some of the hefty
price.

I don't think that very many people who are looking for something to sharpen
drill bits are going to run out and buy a Tormek. But I have seen some
expensive drill sharpeners for metal shops that do a first class job and
sharpen drills in volume. And the price would be similar to this setup or a
little less.

Soooo....., this seems to be an expensive accessory for the folks who
already own a Tormeck. After all, they have demonstrated an active interest
in sharpening things.

"Lee Michaels" leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast dot net wrote in message
eb.com...


"tommyboy" wrote in message
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I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-.../dp/B004AYCXVG

Well, the Tormeck is an expensive machine. So it would make sense that
it's attachments would be expensive as well.

That said, it has a big wheel that moves slowly. I would imagine the
engineering and physics of a drill sharpening attachment would be
different than more traditional arrangements. Which may explain some of
the hefty price.

I don't think that very many people who are looking for something to
sharpen drill bits are going to run out and buy a Tormek. But I have seen
some expensive drill sharpeners for metal shops that do a first class job
and sharpen drills in volume. And the price would be similar to this
setup or a little less.

Soooo....., this seems to be an expensive accessory for the folks who
already own a Tormeck. After all, they have demonstrated an active
interest in sharpening things.


Actually a Drill Doctor does the job very very quickly compared to the Tomek
set up and for about half the price.

"Leon" wrote in message
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"Lee Michaels" leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast dot net wrote in message
eb.com...


"tommyboy" wrote in message
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I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-.../dp/B004AYCXVG

Well, the Tormeck is an expensive machine. So it would make sense that
it's attachments would be expensive as well.

That said, it has a big wheel that moves slowly. I would imagine the
engineering and physics of a drill sharpening attachment would be
different than more traditional arrangements. Which may explain some of
the hefty price.

I don't think that very many people who are looking for something to
sharpen drill bits are going to run out and buy a Tormek. But I have
seen some expensive drill sharpeners for metal shops that do a first
class job and sharpen drills in volume. And the price would be similar
to this setup or a little less.

Soooo....., this seems to be an expensive accessory for the folks who
already own a Tormeck. After all, they have demonstrated an active
interest in sharpening things.


Actually a Drill Doctor does the job very very quickly compared to the
Tomek set up and for about half the price.

A lot less than half.

Max

On Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:43:35 -0700, "Max"
wrote:

"Leon" wrote in message
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"Lee Michaels" leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast dot net wrote in message
eb.com...


"tommyboy" wrote in message
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I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-.../dp/B004AYCXVG

Well, the Tormeck is an expensive machine. So it would make sense that
it's attachments would be expensive as well.

That said, it has a big wheel that moves slowly. I would imagine the
engineering and physics of a drill sharpening attachment would be
different than more traditional arrangements. Which may explain some of
the hefty price.

I don't think that very many people who are looking for something to
sharpen drill bits are going to run out and buy a Tormek. But I have
seen some expensive drill sharpeners for metal shops that do a first
class job and sharpen drills in volume. And the price would be similar
to this setup or a little less.

Soooo....., this seems to be an expensive accessory for the folks who
already own a Tormeck. After all, they have demonstrated an active
interest in sharpening things.


Actually a Drill Doctor does the job very very quickly compared to the
Tomek set up and for about half the price.

A lot less than half.

What, youse guys can rationalize gazillions on bailouts and
Festerings, but can't spend a measly $600 on a stupid grinder?

nomex=ON

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The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.
-- Okakura Kakuzo

"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
What, youse guys can rationalize gazillions on bailouts and
Festerings, but can't spend a measly $600 on a stupid grinder?

High price tags for the equipment and especially the price of $260 for the
sharpener attachment would come *after* it's gained a decent market share of
satisfied customers and supporting tool reviews. I doubt Leon is very
willing to be a cash up front guinea pig when it comes to developing that
market share.

"Max" wrote in message
eb.com...


Actually a Drill Doctor does the job very very quickly compared to the
Tomek set up and for about half the price.

A lot less than half.

Max



That would depend on the model you get. Mine was around $100 but It was not
the top of the line model, and now they have one that does spade bits.

http://www.drilldoctor.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=90

On Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:58:44 -0600, "Leon"
wrote:


"Max" wrote in message
web.com...


Actually a Drill Doctor does the job very very quickly compared to the
Tomek set up and for about half the price.

A lot less than half.

Max



That would depend on the model you get. Mine was around $100 but It was not
the top of the line model, and now they have one that does spade bits.

http://www.drilldoctor.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=90

Do they have one for brad point or forstner bits yet?

--
The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.
-- Okakura Kakuzo

"Leon" wrote in message
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Actually a Drill Doctor does the job very very quickly compared to the
Tomek set up and for about half the price.


Actually, the Drill Doctor does a better job. On the site they talk about a
4 facet point. The four facet point of the Tormek is inferior to the curved
facet grind of the Drill Doctor.

In article , tommyboy wrote:
I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-.../dp/B004AYCXVG

I own a Tormek, so I'm on their email distribution list. I have most of the
accessories already, so when I got the email about this one I thought I'd be
interested. Until I saw the price. The way I figure it, $255 will buy an awful
lot of drill bits...

"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article , tommyboy
wrote:
I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-.../dp/B004AYCXVG

I own a Tormek, so I'm on their email distribution list. I have most of
the
accessories already, so when I got the email about this one I thought I'd
be
interested. Until I saw the price. The way I figure it, $255 will buy an
awful
lot of drill bits...


Me too, I have had the Tomek for about 10 years and bought the whole package
when it was about $800. Realistically the add on to sharpen bits is worth
about $75 IMHO.

On Dec 18, 11:07*am, "Leon" wrote:
"Doug Miller" wrote in message

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In article , tommyboy
wrote:
I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-...tachment/dp/B0....

I own a Tormek, so I'm on their email distribution list. I have most of
the
accessories already, so when I got the email about this one I thought I'd
be
interested. Until I saw the price. The way I figure it, $255 will buy an
awful
lot of drill bits...

Me too, I have had the Tomek for about 10 years and bought the whole package
when it was about $800. *Realistically the add on to sharpen bits is worth
about $75 IMHO.

There are only a few sizes I wear to dullness...every 2 years or so...
I just get new ones. I can't even justify a Drill Doctor and they're
low cost.
Mind you, most of the drilling I do is done with those combo tapered/
countersink gizmos from Lee Valley... Then there is one size of
forstner style bit, a 35 mm, of which I own 3..and I have those
sharpened professionally.

"Robatoy" wrote in message
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On Dec 18, 11:07 am, "Leon" wrote:
"Doug Miller" wrote in message

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In article , tommyboy
wrote:
I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-...tachment/dp/B0...

I own a Tormek, so I'm on their email distribution list. I have most of
the
accessories already, so when I got the email about this one I thought
I'd
be
interested. Until I saw the price. The way I figure it, $255 will buy an
awful
lot of drill bits...

Me too, I have had the Tomek for about 10 years and bought the whole
package
when it was about $800. Realistically the add on to sharpen bits is worth
about $75 IMHO.

There are only a few sizes I wear to dullness...every 2 years or so...
I just get new ones. I can't even justify a Drill Doctor and they're
low cost.
Mind you, most of the drilling I do is done with those combo tapered/
countersink gizmos from Lee Valley... Then there is one size of
forstner style bit, a 35 mm, of which I own 3..and I have those
sharpened professionally.

I had so many dull bits it was redicklus. ;~) If I only used the bits for
wood working I'd probably only buy replacements but I often get into other
stuff. And then I break bits at inopertune moments and those can be
revived with a sharpening with out having to make a special trip to the
store.

In article , "Leon" wrote:

"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article , tommyboy
wrote:
I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-.../dp/B004AYCXVG

I own a Tormek, so I'm on their email distribution list. I have most of the
accessories already, so when I got the email about this one I thought I'd be
interested. Until I saw the price. The way I figure it, $255 will buy an awful
lot of drill bits...


Me too, I have had the Tomek for about 10 years and bought the whole package
when it was about $800. Realistically the add on to sharpen bits is worth
about $75 IMHO.


I agree completely, Leon. If it had been only $75, I'd already own one. But
three+ times that? No way.

On Dec 17, 12:43*pm, tommyboy wrote:
I'm speechless.....$255??

http://www.amazon.com/Tormek-DBS-22-...tachment/dp/B0...

There still appears to be a market for folks who want to pay $300-400
for a Fein multipurpose tool set. Likewise some will be more than
happy to put out the extra bucks for this.

Being ignorant on how the Tromek works, I doubt if it is much better
or faster than my Drill Doctor. It took some fiddling to figure it
out the first time. But once it is set up, I can go through my bench-
box of dull bits in a few minutes.

RonB