Pulled the trigger on a Baileigh TN-250

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I guess it is the natural progression of things. Started more work out of my shop 5 years ago, notched with a chopsaw or torch. 2 years ago, I bought the notcher from Grizzly Tool, I am 1 hour away from their store, and was just using occasionally. Now, I am building rail on a constant basis. Had been looking to buy the Baileigh after much research, just had not got to it yet. In the middle of a job this morning, the Grizzly snapped in half.Ordered the TN-250, should be here middle of next week. Now I have to notch 30 more 1" tubes the old fashioned way, told customer job would be done this weekend. That will teach me to try to save money with cheap tools!
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Reply:This thread sucks with out photos So I thought I'ed help out.
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Reply:We just got one a couple of months ago to do some mitered notching and that beast is rock solid! Great tool!
Reply:I want one. But I may save my pennies for the TN-800. And just buy the TN-250 or the jd2 notch master for the time being. (but I know how it will go, I'll buy the smaller one and never replace it with the 800)Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
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Reply:unless your doing thin wall then the mill cutter makes a mess of it,  you better off with the belt sander model if your doing thin wall.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Nice.  Another option like the TN-800 is to buy a horizontal mill and set it up for notching.  They can usually be had for a couple hundred bucks.
Reply:UPS delivered last night! Unfortunately, I have been on 12's all week at work and it looks it will be Saturday before I get to use it. I did assemble it last night, man it is HEAVY DUTY!! I will try to get some pics up this weekend.
Reply:Kick A$$.  I'm ready for a bender and notcher.  Bender first, since the notching I need to do on this project can be done with a quick jig, and my drill press.-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
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Reply:Originally Posted by Baileigh incSome more pics for you guys
Reply:That tube notcher looks great!  I'm partial to Baileigh too.  They 'did me right' in my recent purchase.  Here is my SBR 5126 3-in-1... Attached ImagesKevin / Machine_Punk from The Aerodrome Studio - Lincoln PowerMIG 210 MP - Meco N Midget w/custom welding station - Vintage Victor 100Current Projects: The Aerodrome Studio
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Reply:I was close to purchase of the TN-250, but ended up with the JD2 notchmaster.  In a couple of months after some use I'll comment on whether I made the right choice.
Reply:Originally Posted by brucerplease let us know where its manufactured when you receive it.
Reply:Originally Posted by rancher76Made in USA!
Reply:Originally Posted by Baileigh incSome more pics for you guys