Never cut saddles again!?

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Has anyone used these?They would cut down on cutting and grinding.But you would have to weld twice as much!So... win win right! http://tap-gate.com/saddled-n-ready/
Reply:Makes for a much easier job for those of us without the talent to cut saddles right the first time.GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:I have never found cutting saddles that bad, especially using the chop saw method. I have also built a pipe smasherfor my press that squashes 2" pipe down to about 1 1/4", makes for easy welding.
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerI have never found cutting saddles that bad, especially using the chop saw method. I have also built a pipe smasherfor my press that squashes 2" pipe down to about 1 1/4", makes for easy welding.
Reply:What is this chop saw method you speak of?-Spike
Reply:With a chop saw you cut 2 angles about 30 degrees. Pirate 4x4 has a good article on this with different cut angles for different sizes.
Reply:Originally Posted by Spike440What is this chop saw method you speak of?-Spike
Reply:Bicycle builders have been using these lugs for many years with some great results.  That said, if the cost is the same to the customer, I would still notch myself to get the money for time instead of material.Multimatic 200Ellis 1800Haberle S225 9" cold sawMM 300;  Spoolmate 30A w/ WC-24TB 302GDynasty 280 DX Tigrunner