Coping Steel Tubing

Aukai

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I have in the past used a tubing notcher to cope MS tubing for a roll cage, 1 5/8". Having a mill now, which would give a better result, the the hole saw, or an end mill? I would like to do both MS, and CM. If end mill, would a particular one be needed? Thank you

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You will need a pretty big end mill to suit the diameter of the tubing. Or a convoluted cutting pattern to follow with your x & y axis'
Unless you have CNC?

Cheers Phil
 
Thank you, no CNC, I think I saw a 1 5/8"x 3/4 shank checking web sites. I know the rpm would be more controlled if I use a hole saw with the mill, not my finger on a drill.
 
If you like using a hole saw, you'll love using a annular cutter.
 
DSaul that is very nice, if I had bare metal exposed like that here, it would have rust on it already.I am 1 mile down wind from the ocean here. The chop saw looks nifty, but I don't have an abrasive wheel, just a metal tooth saw. Thank you for the replies.
 
If your saw is intended to cut metal, it will work just like that chop saw.
 
I agree, just not free hand in my mind like the video. Low RPM big teeth worry me.
 
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