Tubing Notcher

[Root Moose]

How much do these things cost?

Does PA sell one worth a damn?

I need to notch some tubes but don't really want to have the equipment lying around after the project. Anyone have one they are willing to loan out for a couple of evenings?

 

[Root Moose]

Any insights, guys?

 

[blueguy]

I've got a JD2 Notchmaster I could loan you, but I'm in NB until mid-next week. Like most other stuff, me being in Pet presents some logistical challenges, but I could meet you in the middle somewhere.

DISCLAIMER - I need to change the needle bearing for the shaft - to say I've been a little abusive to it would be a bit of an understatement, but if you don't mind that the shaft wobbles slightly, and you'd have to provide your own hole saw, then we can set something up.

 

[dwcjwerfner]

chop saw?

Oh you old school guys are so quaint lol

 

[dwcjwerfner]

http://www.pro-tools.com/hsn500.htm
I am about to order this but because I need to use it for the next while, when are you thinking you need it and for how long?

 

[mucovich]

Hi Dwayne, sounds like the exo is coming soon! :smokin:

 

[dwcjwerfner]

It is in the plans

 

[Root Moose]

I'd only need it for an evening or two - like over a weekend or something. The tube I'm cutting wee stuff ( ~1" OD and 1/16" wall). I'm making a truss to stiffen the back of the rear suspension subframe on the S2000 before it goes back on the the road (~Apr 1st).

 

[Farm Boy]

If the tube is that small/light why not just put a hole saw in a drill and have at it? Leave the tube long enough that there is scrap sticking out the far side of the saw so the cutting edges are balanced. May be a bit more of a challenge if the cut is on an angle. Shouldn't be that hard to keep within your tollerances.

Just a thought