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Anyone used one of those cheap-o tube notchers off eBay?

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Default Anyone used one of those cheap-o tube notchers off eBay?

As title. Any one had any expereince with them? I don't care if the quality is shit I only need it to make about 20 notches.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/0-45-PIPE-TUBE-TUBING-NOTCHER-RACE-CAR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e67c9d62QQitemZ36034 9212002QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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whats it do?
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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It holds tube at various angles so you can 'fishmouth them'. basically a circular cut out which means you get a better joint to weld.

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itll do the job just take your time drilling with machine oil
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay_
itll do the job just take your time drilling with machine oil
Great stuff. I'll find one with a steel frame rather than alloy as well!

And use my cheapo drill so I don't destroy the bearings.
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