Tube notcher build

[JOSHUAZ2]

after looking at all the notchers on the market I decided to build one that incorporated features from a few and some of my own. all the adjustments take the same allen wrench.

 

[Old Iron]

Nice you must do a lot of tubing,When I was working I built a lot of hand rails a sharp torch and a grinder did the job for me.

Paul

 

[JOSHUAZ2]

i have done a lot of hand rails also and never used a notcher. lately i have been doing a few cage repairs and tube bumper work and this has made it so much faster.

 

[Chrispy]

Did you actually cut through that hunk of plate with a hand hacksaw? hew:

 

[Chrispy]

I always wanted to buy/build one of these notchers. In researching them I actually found a simpler way to notch pipe using either a chop saw or bandsaw and 2 straight cuts.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/shop-tools/456800-chop-saw-notching-101-pictures.html
Chrispy

 

[ScubaSteve]

Wow, that thing is stout! I really like the build....but what are the holes further down for? Is it to reduce weight? It seems the holes towards the top would be all you need...unless there's some other way to clamp the tubing?

 

[JOSHUAZ2]

the object of all the hole is to be able to clamp tube anywhere on the plate to facilitate notching in bends.

 

[JOSHUAZ2]

Did you actually cut through that hunk of plate with a hand hacksaw? hew:

No. That was there for a joke/fishing. got a bite.:winner:

 

[Chrispy]

Touché

 

[twraska]

Nice!!!! If you want to try and improve it you can give the old one to me! LOL

On a serious note, what hole saw are you using? How is it holding up to the odd feed angles?