How to Notch Tubing Perfectly for Cheap! II

In this video I'll share another way to simply and affectively notch/cope tubing on the cheap using common garage and metal working tools. I hope you learn something from this and can apply these tips to your own projects! Thank you - Tim

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[shaunhuckabee]

AWESOME video! PLEASE make another one covering the other angles such as a 60 or 45 degree notch!

[smokintalon]

Just thought I’d mention that on your bench vice there’s a V section just below the clamping teeth. That’s specifically for pipe so you don’t leave bite marks

[Strsixfan]

Not that I don't think I could have figured it out on my own, but the way you oversimplified the process was incredibly helpful and likely saved a ton of time because I understand the approach so much easier. Good video.

[donmckinney]

Just seen your video out of boredom. Just popped up. 1 thing I noticed you done SO RIGHT! Wish you would've commented on it! You laid your grinder down wheel up!!!! Take your 'ears downa bit more. JUST A BIT!! weld will go a little more flat and better penetration for solid weld. Good job.

[TODDFINK]

Thsi is the only way i have ever notched tubing. great vid

[RickaramaTrama-lcys]

Thanks for making it look simple to do. Boy there are some "nervous girties" on here about the guard being removed~!!!! They obviously haven't used these grinders extensively.

[jahazielavitia]

thank you guys. I have learned a lot from you guys. now I'm just practicing one day I will build something crazy like scorpion.

[dpos]

For long layout on your 6 and 12 o'clock. Lay tube on long straight piece of angle or unistrut to get linear all in line then take tape measure to get spacings. Works on any diameter. I use this method for orientation on PVC plumbing.

[G-GFactoryMade]

your last notching video was a year ago?! damn time flies

[ldnwholesale]

That is the way I have done it, though I use a bandsaw instead of cut off wheel.
And usually a 6" disc has a different centre size centre than a 4" ?
One racecar fabricator I know uses the end of a belt sander. Looks so quick and simple though I found it hard work!

[patrol]

Excellent video, just a word of caution dont ever use a disk without the guard, a freind died in front of me with a piece of disk in his heart . Nothing worth putting yourself in danger

[gene]

Awhile back you did a video on the Hobart Handler 140. I just picked up a new one. I'm going to use it to weld up a cage on my Cherokee. I'm new to welding and was wondering what I set those gauges to on the tank regulator...Thanks

[gilliland]

Tim how has it been! nice to see you again! great video!

[africanhistory]

Finally a no-nonsense video on notching

[tsslaporte]

Removing the shield on the grinder is a safety hazard, the bigger disc may not be rated to the rpm of the smaller disk which an shatter and mame you

[duhamhim]

+Bleepinjeep Fyi most vises have a pipe holding(vise) section right below the main clamping jaws they look like a sideways v.

[amanwithhiscigaretteandcof]

i rather use this technique rather than the technique that you shown at previous video. once Thanks dude. Greeting from Indonesia.

[billpickelheimer]

Cut way less of a cresentl off the tube and you won't have to knock the points down. You only need to cut back on the tube about 1/3 of the tubing diameter you should have 2 small cresent pieces with about 5/8 or so flat end of the tube left. Even with no clean up after the cut work it should fit nice and it could be welded as is especially if your mig welding, remember a little gap helps with full penetration ! Remember that you want blunt edges of the tube when your done grinding, no knife edges !

[davevandenbranden]

Make those cuts at 32° instead of 45° leaving about a half inch flat on the end and you’re done. No grinding just deburr and weld

[morganmorgan]

You could just take your measurement add 3/8and cut back on a 45 to your 3/8 mark with a cut off wheel or a bandsaw If you’re using 2 inch tubing And sand the bevel off But your method is a good way.