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I am looking for an affordable tube notcher. I need something that can notch some DOM tubing for a roll cage, how ever I am a DIY guy and do not plan on building a ton of cages or using this tool a lot so I don't really need anything really heavy duty or professional. I am looking to spend under or at $100.Do any of you know if this would work for me? Maybe some one has experience with this tool?TD Industrial 0-60 Degree Tube and Pipe Notcherhttp://www.amazon.com/TD-Industrial-...=2US4QEFANHXPW    Super heavy duty steel construction    Notches from 0 to 60 degrees in 1 degree increments    Sits secure on your drill press or use with a 1/2" hand drill    Use with a 1/2" chuck    3/4" spindle accepts 1/2" x 20 thread or 5/8" x 18 thread, bi-metal arbor hole sawsThanks!Cheers from the German!
Reply:I'm planning to get this by the end of the month.http://www.harborfreight.com/pipe-tu...her-42324.htmlIf you are member of their Inside Track Club, they are 29.99 till 1/31. Can't vouch for quality, as never used one of theirs, but has four decent reviews. I'll take the chance.
Reply:If you ever plan to do more than justa few tube copes you should probably avoid the HF unit.  It wears the shaft and allows the blades to wander.  The Pro tools and notchers from Van Sant tools are a little more than your budget but well worth the extra in accuracy and durability.  Just my .02BobI'm spending my Kids inheritance, I dont like him that much anyway!!!!!!Enuff tools to do the job, enough sense to use em.Anybody got a spare set of kidneys?  Trade?
Reply:I bought one from speedway motors years ago, it lasted well enough, I did 8 cages with it..  seems they have went up a bit, I remember giving like $79.99 for mine..  mine finally give up and one of the bolt holes stripped out in it, I might get it out and weld it up and retap the hole and sell it..http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...cher,3482.htmlLast edited by brucer; 01-19-2012 at 08:32 AM.tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:Those style are cheaper and work fine, but.... BUT there are some serious differences in good ones and poor ones.Hey just go to the pro tools web site or JD and be done.. I have been using the pro tools brand for years! weld it like you own it
Reply:Originally Posted by lewrayThose style are cheaper and work fine, but.... BUT there are some serious differences in good ones and poor ones.Hey just go to the pro tools web site or JD and be done.. I have been using the pro tools brand for years!
Reply:Originally Posted by brucerIf i were to buy a new one, I would probably get the JD Squared Notchmaster, but they are better than double his budget..  and yes you get what you pay for in a notcher..
Reply:Maybe I'll just have to go with a more expensive modle then. Thanks for the thoughts guys!Cheers from the German!
Reply:Thank you also....the poor reviews on the HF notcher tell me to not go that route.
Reply:Originally Posted by Ken SmithThank you also....the poor reviews on the HF notcher tell me to not go that route.
Reply:I am vacillating. I watched a couple utube videos of the HF notcher in action. I see the weaknesses and some fixes. For one, using a drill press like I intend instead of a 1/2 drill, will put less stress on the shaft bushings. Good axial alignment with the drill press. Also, I will be using a good bimetal saw, and using grease on the shaft. I will only be doing light, occasional use, and am on a limited budget. So, I am going to take a chance and buy the  HF tool for 29.99 with my discount.Kevin, were you using a drill press or a handheld drill?
Reply:Originally Posted by Ken SmithI am vacillating. I watched a couple utube videos of the HF notcher in action. I see the weaknesses and some fixes. For one, using a drill press like I intend instead of a 1/2 drill, will put less stress on the shaft bushings. Good axial alignment with the drill press. Also, I will be using a good bimetal saw, and using grease on the shaft. I will only be doing light, occasional use, and am on a limited budget. So, I am going to take a chance and buy the  HF tool for 29.99 with my discount.Kevin, were you using a drill press or a handheld drill?
Reply:When i was using a tube notcher a bunch, I found it much easier to use a drill motor and bench vise. Seems like I seen some place selling a finer tooth and deep holesaw made for tube notching... might have been mittler bros. or medfordtools...  They might be worth a try of they arent priced stupid.tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:Enco has a good selection of bimetal hole saws. Also, McMaster-Carr. Various styles.
Reply:Pro Tools make some affordable ones as well.---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:best manual notcher on the market.. that i have used is the baileigh tn250 IVe used JD2 Protools etc, and the TN250 takes the cake. im on cage number 3 with the same holesaw... the thing is built so stout and doesnt allow any flex... plus the radial vise is very nice for notching in bends.
Reply:JD2 notchmaster is a great unit and well worth the price.Donnelly Small Engine & WeldingFoley AlabamaLincoln 225 TigLinoln 215 migHypertherm Powermax 65Ellis 1600 sawEllis 6000 belt grinderJD2 Model 4 tubing benderAtlas  12"X54" metal latheLots of large hammers
Reply:Originally Posted by carsonc1974best manual notcher on the market.. that i have used is the baileigh tn250 IVe used JD2 Protools etc, and the TN250 takes the cake. im on cage number 3 with the same holesaw... the thing is built so stout and doesnt allow any flex... plus the radial vise is very nice for notching in bends.
Reply:Originally Posted by carsonc1974best manual notcher on the market.. that i have used is the baileigh tn250 IVe used JD2 Protools etc, and the TN250 takes the cake. im on cage number 3 with the same holesaw... the thing is built so stout and doesnt allow any flex... plus the radial vise is very nice for notching in bends.
Reply:Originally Posted by Baileigh incAre you using lube to get that many notches off one holesaw?