? knotching stainless tubing ?

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Anyone have any experince w/ notching out stainless pipe?     I've used a holesaw on carbon pipe before.      Does it work on stainless?   Any favorite cutting fluids?  Or how hard would it be to do a fairly nice job w/ a plasma?    Diameter could be as small as 1.5 in.   Or anyone have any other ideas ??
Reply:I've used a chopsaw, Cut the end of the pipe at two 45 deg angles intersecting at the centerline of the pipe so you end up with a point and finishing it up with a grinder. A bit of practice and it turns out good.....Mike
Reply:I use my vertical mill and an appropriate sized end mill or fly cutter.Rex
Reply:I use my plasma cutter! I have a guide pattern for the hole. I clamp the pattern onto the pipe and run the torch around the inside of the pattern.  I do this for the 1/4" gal pipe I use to make the T-Poles for the clothes lines I sell. The process is very fast, with clean acurate cuts.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:a metabo with a cutting disc, followed up with a flap wheel is what I use in the field
Reply:Originally Posted by specterI do this for the 1/4" gal pipe I use to make the T-Poles for the clothes lines I sell.
Reply:well I goofed on that one. The pipe for the clothes line poles is 1/4" thick by 2" dia.And yes you could could hang a couple of beach barbie's off the poleCo-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Originally Posted by specterAnd yes you could could hang a couple of beach barbie's off the pole
Reply:I'll volunteer for the weekly inspections! Rex
Reply:Well the kids do use them as swings, volley ball net holders, putting basketball hoops on, and their own personal gym equipment.Sign me uo for those Friday night inspections.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.