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Offline fabr

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New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« on: August 27, 2013, 10:59:00 AM »
I just saw this. Has anyone tried it? Looks like the best yet possibly in an affordable price range.

http://metal.baileighindustrial.com/tube-notcher-tn-250

http://www.trick-tools.com/Baileigh_TN_250_Hole_Saw_Tube_Notcher_TN_250_3871#.UhzauT_jdOV
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2013, 11:47:21 AM »
I looked at it when I bought my last notcher. 
Just to be clear I have not used it but I wonder if the clamp is very stable.  It doesn't appear to contact much along the axial length of the tube and there only three contact points.  I think if you modified it to clamp on a longer length along the axis of the tube it would be very stable.  The downside to that is how close you can notch to a bend.
The other negative for me was the price.

Just my opinion.  Your's may differ :)
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2013, 12:45:21 PM »
I have same concerns as you about the clamp and about alignment of the tube in it.I also worry about it after a lot of use. In theory I like it a lot for those long copes and ease of offset cuts. The price is not really bad if building more than 1 buggy. 
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2013, 01:00:00 PM »
I have used the crap out of this one. A bit pricey also but,IMO has been worth every penny.

http://www.trick-tools.com/JMR_Hole_Saw_Tube_Notcher_w_Shim_Kit_TN1000_3881#.Uhz22z_jdOU
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2013, 01:13:31 PM »
I have this one.  So far it does everything I want it too.  It's the more rugged of the two they sell in my price point.  It also is a little more expensive than the other one they make.

http://www.pro-tools.com/hsn-501i.aspx

 I have used the cheaper one ( Racer Model) they offer.  It's not as robust and the "settings" move on you (the spindle mounting leaves alot to be desired!).

http://www.pro-tools.com/hole-saw-notcher-racer-model.aspx
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2013, 01:21:26 PM »
I like the rigidity of all of those . Saws last MUCH longer.
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2013, 01:44:44 PM »
Are you guys using with hand drill or drill press?   Seems like the trick is finding a good holesaw bit.  People that love these notchers are buying good bits.
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2013, 01:57:57 PM »
1/2" Milwaukee variable speed hand drill with the torque handle for your left hand.  Trust me you need the left hand when the holesaw catches !  I've tried all different kinds of holesaws.  Honestly I just use whatever now.  The super expensive ones don't last all that much longer than the garden variety ones.  The secret is don't rush and heat it up just let the saw do it's work at it's own pace.
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2013, 02:13:59 PM »
I hear you on the handle.  My 1/2" drill has about broke my wrist a couple times.  Thats why i like the press. 

I cut all my notches latly with my mr sparky saw.  Very fast and touchup with belt sander. 

Good info on the blades..
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2013, 03:01:29 PM »
Theres some very good reviews on OFN for the Baily one. (I spell Baily my way!)

Also a guy makes additional jaws so it closes down to smaller than stock tube diameters.

They say its very rigid and no slippage problems.
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2013, 03:25:48 PM »
Quote from: Carlriddle on August 27, 2013, 01:44:44 PM
Are you guys using with hand drill or drill press?   Seems like the trick is finding a good holesaw bit.  People that love these notchers are buying good bits.
Hand . The best saws for notching will have constant pitch teeth and NOT variable pitch like most you find in stores today. I use Starrett constant pitch holesaws since I have a ready source of them @ MSC  ;D ;D Starrett make both constant and variable. They also last very well. Most holesaws now days are variable pitch and work much better on things like wood or thicker metal.
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2013, 03:27:44 PM »
Quote from: Hammerworks on August 27, 2013, 03:01:29 PM
Theres some very good reviews on OFN for the Baily one. (I spell Baily my way!)

Also a guy makes additional jaws so it closes down to smaller than stock tube diameters.

They say its very rigid and no slippage problems.
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2013, 03:33:12 PM »
One last thing,I also use a Grizzly router speed control to slow down the drill(1/2" Milwaukee also). Run the saws at around 80 RPM and there is no need for any messy oil . The saws will cut dry for hundreds of cuts even in 4130 dry and  no stripped teeth.
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2013, 08:01:50 PM »
« Last Edit: August 27, 2013, 08:05:21 PM by Hammerworks »
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Re: New Baileigh Tube Notcher
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2013, 08:17:30 PM »
Thanks hammer1 I'll check them out. I like OFN myself.
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