Advice on a Tube Notcher

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A co-worker is looking to buy a good quality tube notcher. Does anyone have any experience with these tools, such as the Baileigh, JD2, etc. Pros, cons, etc. of the different brands is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Reply:Originally Posted by welds4dA co-worker is looking to buy a good quality tube notcher. Does anyone have any experience with these tools, such as the Baileigh, JD2, etc. Pros, cons, etc. of the different brands is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Reply:the jd2 notchmaster is a good solid notcher for the money..tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:I used to have the JD2 TN-100 but sold it when I bought the JMR TN-1000.The JMR unit is built extremely well from solid materials like a 1.125" shaft with sealed timken bearings in an oil bath and another Timken bearing on the pivot.It's capable of notching greater angles than the JD2 unit and makes tighter notches due to the better clamp....which is also adjustable along with the bearing block for the shaft.I have used Bridgeport mills, abrasive notchers, dedicated end-mill notchers, and other hole saw notchers and I would still choose my JMR over all of them based on size, capabilities, and price.Here's a thread showing some work that I've done with it.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=96691http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Thanks for the feedback. That's some sweet work ZTFab!
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabI used to have the JD2 TN-100 but sold it when I bought the JMR TN-1000.The JMR unit is built extremely well from solid materials like a 1.125" shaft with sealed timken bearings in an oil bath and another Timken bearing on the pivot.It's capable of notching greater angles than the JD2 unit and makes tighter notches due to the better clamp....which is also adjustable along with the bearing block for the shaft.I have used Bridgeport mills, abrasive notchers, dedicated end-mill notchers, and other hole saw notchers and I would still choose my JMR over all of them based on size, capabilities, and price.Here's a thread showing some work that I've done with it.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=96691
Reply:I've got a JD2 Notchmaster.  I'm happy with it.  Works well enough I almost cut the end of my left middle finger last Sept.  No, really...  SWAG Off Road makes an attachment called a "reach around" to be able to move the arbor nearly 180*.  http://www.swagoffroad.com/Reacharou...tchmaster.htmlWere I to buy new today it would be a Baileigh TN250 in a large part due to the radial vise.If you budget is under $500 the Notchmaster is hard to beat.  If you have the cash the JMR or the Bailleigh is the way to go.
Reply:I have the baileigh tn250 and it is awesome. quick set up and rock solid. the radial vise works very well
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1ZT, was this baileigh available when you bought your JMR ??   Appears to be same price, both are impressive.  THANKS !
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabNo, it wasn't it.I have been hearing good things about it and would like to try one.
Reply:I also have the tube notcher. Its nice to be able to take it to the chassis, clamp it on, and make cuts.14' PowerMig 210 MP13'Burntables 5x10 CNC Table14' SAE300 HE on a 12' Ram 4500 60 CA 4x4. Custom bed/bottles/reels.87' SA250d, 78 SA200,11' Ranger 250 GXT AC/DCThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 8112' Lincoln Precision Tig 22508' LN25