Coping Steel Tubing

[Aukai]

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

 

[12bolts]

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

 

[Aukai]

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.

 

[DSaul]

Gunrunner you need to order a set of these for the Z axis hand crank. Bill did you just spit coffee on your monitor? :rofl:

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[mzayd3]

Another option would be annular cutters. They create a much smoother cut.


Or there's this...

 

[Firestopper]

If you like using a hole saw, you'll love using a annular cutter.

 

[Bob Korves]

+1 on the annular cutter.

 

[Aukai]

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.

 

[Tony Wells]

If your saw is intended to cut metal, it will work just like that chop saw.

 

[Aukai]

I agree, just not free hand in my mind like the video. Low RPM big teeth worry me.