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The Machine Shop => Welding/Cutting/Bending/Forming => Topic started by: Nutz4sand on January 18, 2016, 07:35:42 AM
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I have a Pro tools Notcher. Its Ok but its an older version and about as simple as they get.
I do have a few parts to set up and use my small lathe as a notcher. But its not possibly ideal. I have not had a chance to try it yet due to much of my stuff still being packed away in storage.
That said I have been eyeing a Baileigh TN-250
http://www.baileigh.com/tube-notcher-tn-250?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing_Shopping&utm_term={Keyword} (http://www.baileigh.com/tube-notcher-tn-250?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing_Shopping&utm_term={Keyword})
But I have also seen a few belt notchers and have been toying with the idea of starting to assemble the parts for a homemade sanding belt notcher.
One that would be easy to change the idler roller for different size notches and do different angles.
So any thoughts? Ideas? links to homemade belt notcher or maybe GOOOOOOD deals on one that could be bought??
Or any other good ways to notch VS a grinder? Thanks Bill
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I absolutely do not like the belt notchers. Seems like a good idea but they leave a lot to be desired. I like the Baleigh one you linked. If I were to buy another notcher I would buy that one.
I have this one currently. http://www.trick-tools.com/JMR-TN1000-Hole-Saw-Tube-Notcher-New-Design_7152 Well the original model of it anyway.. The improvements make it a hard decision between it and the Baliegh one for sure though. The JMR one is very,very rigid. It is so rigid that if you miss an angle ,you can make a correction cut of less than a blade width. I wonder about the rigidity of the Baleigh in comparision to the JMR.
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Anyone ever use an endmill notcher?
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Yes.
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they better than hole saw notchers?
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Not in my opinion. The mills are pricey and much too easily damaged.