My version of a tube notcher - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

bigtoy302 · 03-06-2010, 09:01 PM

So I got really tired of notching tube with the plas and a grinder so I decided to build a nice notcher. I based it off the JMR one. I used 1" IHCP shaft with Timkin HD roller bearings. I also turned a aluminum bronze bushing for the 3/4"-6 acme screw on the clamp. I think I have about $25 in bearings, and I had the rest laying around at work. I think I had about 14 hours into building it. It will do up to a 2" tube. Works awesome.

sammyg · 03-06-2010, 09:52 PM

Very nice! Clean and simple. Did you make the threads yourself? Acme threads?

Rob G · 03-06-2010, 10:14 PM

Thats cool. How did you do the pivot? I have all of the stock to make one, and have it all drawn up except for the pivot just need to find the time to do the machining.

guidolyons · 03-07-2010, 02:04 AM

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adam90xj · 03-07-2010, 05:28 AM

PIMP !

bigtoy302 · 03-07-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sammyg

Very nice! Clean and simple. Did you make the threads yourself? Acme threads?

No, I had the acme screw laying around at work and we had a tap to make the nut. I could of made both center pointing them but that would of taken forever.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob G

Thats cool. How did you do the pivot? I have all of the stock to make one, and have it all drawn up except for the pivot just need to find the time to do the machining.

The pivot is just a 1/2" bolt with the head cut off welded flush with the top plate. Nothing over the top like the JMR bearing one. I did not feel that was necessary.

D60 · 03-07-2010, 09:23 PM

I think it's cool. Add degree markings for uber cool.

I need to modify my Notchmaster. Bothers me that my bearing block is fixed and can't be slid back. Looks like you can move your bearing block back, but you've gotta completely remove 4? bolts?

bigtoy302 · 03-07-2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D60

I think it's cool. Add degree markings for uber cool.

I need to modify my Notchmaster. Bothers me that my bearing block is fixed and can't be slid back. Looks like you can move your bearing block back, but you've gotta completely remove 4? bolts?

Ya, remove 4 bolts then I can slide it back. Both the bearing and clamp have 3 positions each. I might ad degree marks later.

MeanMike · 03-08-2010, 08:36 AM

Nice.

I'm building the same tube vise, but I'm going to mount it in place of the compound on my lathe.

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bigtoy302 Rock God Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36440 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,009	My version of a tube notcher So I got really tired of notching tube with the plas and a grinder so I decided to build a nice notcher. I based it off the JMR one. I used 1" IHCP shaft with Timkin HD roller bearings. I also turned a aluminum bronze bushing for the 3/4"-6 acme screw on the clamp. I think I have about $25 in bearings, and I had the rest laying around at work. I think I had about 14 hours into building it. It will do up to a 2" tube. Works awesome. __________________ www.rydelfab.com Billet Led light bars Boost Buggy Build Like us on Facebook

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03-06-2010, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rob G Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85835 Location: Rock Island, Illinois Posts: 220	Thats cool. How did you do the pivot? I have all of the stock to make one, and have it all drawn up except for the pivot just need to find the time to do the machining.

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adam90xj Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72429 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 138	PIMP !

03-08-2010, 08:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
MeanMike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106403 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 47	Nice. I'm building the same tube vise, but I'm going to mount it in place of the compound on my lathe.