bobbed_84_toy
ALWAY$ BROKE
What's the 
budget-ish notcher these days? I'm gettin tired of using a cutoff wheel and a grinder:redneck:
budget-ish notcher these days? I'm gettin tired of using a cutoff wheel and a grinder:redneck:
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CHOP SHOP
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What's the
I have a jd holesaw notcher and a williams lobuck notcher and a torch and plazma. I never use the holesaw notcher
I use the williams handrail notcher (punch style lever) alot, and I use the torch and chopsaw and grinder the most!!:awesomework: the williams notcher doesnt like any angles really, it works killer and fast for 90 degree fits. any angles I use the chopsaw and grinder. for really steep angles I use the torch or plazma (whichever is closer!). I dont like the fit of the holesaw notchers. they are too perfect and your weld burns back unless you grind the edge beveled.:beer:What's the
Harbor freight. That one is cheap. You need to play with it first and shim it as it cut alittle off to one side.
I use the Speedway holesaw notcher with the "Bluemol" hole saws you can order through them, works pretty good. I tried using different hole saws and none of them lasted more than a few cuts. I was able to do the whole cage in my Jeep with one 1.75" Bluemol hole saw.
The notcher itself is good, just keep the pillowblock lubed and free of debris. I don't use the degree ring that's built into it, it's not very accurate, so I use my own angle finder. I always clean the cuts up in the grinder, take off the excess at the top of the cut, and bevel the edges a slight about. Makes nice tight joints that weld up real easy.
The notcher itself is good, just keep the pillowblock lubed and free of debris. I don't use the degree ring that's built into it, it's not very accurate, so I use my own angle finder. I always clean the cuts up in the grinder, take off the excess at the top of the cut, and bevel the edges a slight about. Makes nice tight joints that weld up real easy.
stealthrunner1
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:awesomework: Harbour freight works pretty good the one thats at the shop has built two full buggys and many bumpers and rock sliders ....:beer:
Pook
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After years of real cheapies a bought the JD2 notch master for $250. Well worth every penny, I have built 3 tube chassis, and many parts for my ftoy, using the same holesaw I started witth (except when I notched smaller tube ) Its paid for itself in what I saved in dull, broken holesaws.
Much quieter to use and tig weldable joints everytime. :awesomework:
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) Its paid for itself in what I saved in dull, broken holesaws.Much quieter to use and tig weldable joints everytime. :awesomework:
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Jeepasaurusrex
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I have a Harbor Freight that I've used to build a couple of cages including one in a race car. I usually go thru one hole saw per cage, depending on how hard I push it. Using a hole saw is the only way to go. The joints fit great and are easy to weld. If you cannot weld a tight fitting joint like that, you need to go back to welding school. :fawkdancesmiley:
I use a JD2 notch master. works killer, offset, flatbar, in bends, square, it notches it all no problem. but my ultimate notcher would be a Linders Specialty Co. abrasive belt notcher, b ut they want $3,200 for one.
bobbed_84_toy
ALWAY$ BROKE
After years of real cheapies a bought the JD2 notch master for $250. Well worth every penny, I have built 3 tube chassis, and many parts for my ftoy, using the same holesaw I started witth (except when I notched smaller tube
Much quieter to use and tig weldable joints everytime. :awesomework:
:beer:
Think I'm gonna go with the notch master
. Thanks guys!
