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jampoel

10-10-2006 06:30 PM

miniature tube notcher

I have checked most of the tube notching threads and everyone seems to just eye it, with dremels or grinders. Is there a tool out there to properly brace the tubing and get a correct degree set. I would like real tight fits but doing by hand I would image there would always be little imperfections. Has somebody made a jig? or can you buy one?

thaclodking

10-10-2006 09:22 PM

A mill works for that.

wonder squirrel

10-10-2006 09:29 PM

I've never seen one for the really small tubing like 1/4 etc. but I know they have them for larger diameters.

Udlman

10-13-2006 04:41 AM

Use a chainsaw file, U can get them in 3/16" and 1/4" make the notch at any angle u like then.

Brad.

jampoel

10-13-2006 12:15 PM

Alright I was hoping that there was a tool out there so you can set the angles and clamp the tube in to have an exact angle notch on the tube. Maybe I will see about fabricating somthing.

'83 chevy

10-13-2006 12:54 PM

i use the tool holder on my lathe and put a 1/4" end mill in the chuck, then put the tube in the tool holder, set your angle, and notch

EastCoastCrawlers

10-13-2006 04:37 PM

a mill would be the most accurate way to do it

thaclodking

10-14-2006 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '83 chevy

i use the tool holder on my lathe and put a 1/4" end mill in the chuck, then put the tube in the tool holder, set your angle, and notch

I will definitely try that.

jampoel

10-16-2006 01:00 AM

thats a darn good idea! I was just in the process of trying to build something.

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