Halfbreed_MJ
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Which one do you guess think for now to buy? Bend tech pro or jdsquared master notcher?
it should transferIf I remember correctly bendtech has the print outs for notches? Its been many moons since I have used it, but i remeber it being cool. I need to buy a new one for the this computer.
might have a problem right thereyeh it was on an old computer and the disk is misplaced.....
I think the original guy sold it but you can probably get another copy if they still have your email addressyeh it was on an old computer and the disk is misplaced.....
call them thoughyeh it was on an old computer and the disk is misplaced.....
I got a new computer, emailed bendtech and they sent me a download. Each license is good for 2 or three computers , since I was swapping one for one it was easy.If I remember correctly bendtech has the print outs for notches? Its been many moons since I have used it, but i remeber it being cool. I need to buy a new one for the this computer.
I have really fucked up my wrists with traditional drills and hole saw notchers, but I'm not understanding how the angle drill would help with this. I know it's an older thread, but I'm hoping you can explain. It would be a lot more economical for me to buy an angle drill than an end mill notcher (and I'm getting really old and so decrepit I have trouble fabbing much due to joint pain).Bend tech. Notching can be done with a grinder with a cut off wheel, and a second grinder to clean up the cut pretty fast. If you watch some of the tutorials on doing single parts or using the harpoon feature, you can do a lot with no templates. I have bend tech, rc templates, armor templates. The template upgrades are sometimes on sale for a pretty reduced price.
You do not need to be fluent in CAD. It is easy to figure out. spend about an hour watching youtube on bend tech operations from actual users, and not just the company.
I do also have a notcher that i use with a milwaukee angle drill (trust, you will want an angle drill unless you like broken arms and fucked up wrists", but hacking the ends of the pipe is sometimes quicker and easier to do with cut off, and sometimes the notches need a little love anyways.
the leverage of the handle, and how your hand is aligned with the handleI have really fucked up my wrists with traditional drills and hole saw notchers, but I'm not understanding how the angle drill would help with this. I know it's an older thread, but I'm hoping you can explain. It would be a lot more economical for me to buy an angle drill than an end mill notcher (and I'm getting really old and so decrepit I have trouble fabbing much due to joint pain).
Thanks for the reply. I can't really afford one of those end mill notchers, but I was getting pretty desperate. The angle drill is worth trying at least.the leverage of the handle, and how your hand is aligned with the handle
I just use a regular drillThanks for the reply. I can't really afford one of those end mill notchers, but I was getting pretty desperate. The angle drill is worth trying at least.
that ill do it !Milwaukee 13 Amp Corded 1/2 in. Super Hawg Hole Hawg Right Angle Drill Driver 1680-20 - The Home Depot
The 1/2 in. Super Hawg has power and speed for drilling holes of all sizes in wood frame construction. The 13 Amp motor has 2 operating speeds of 1750 RPM and 450 RPM with a clutch in the low gear range.www.homedepot.com
You have effectively gained leverage when notching the tube. The way it is held is different, so it will not act like torsion on your arm. I have yet to have any kind of kick. And they can be pricy, but a broken arm and fucked up hands are more so.I have really fucked up my wrists with traditional drills and hole saw notchers, but I'm not understanding how the angle drill would help with this. I know it's an older thread, but I'm hoping you can explain. It would be a lot more economical for me to buy an angle drill than an end mill notcher (and I'm getting really old and so decrepit I have trouble fabbing much due to joint pain).
This is the one.Milwaukee 13 Amp Corded 1/2 in. Super Hawg Hole Hawg Right Angle Drill Driver 1680-20 - The Home Depot
The 1/2 in. Super Hawg has power and speed for drilling holes of all sizes in wood frame construction. The 13 Amp motor has 2 operating speeds of 1750 RPM and 450 RPM with a clutch in the low gear range.www.homedepot.com
After a couple times of doing a number on my wrists and fingers, I got wise and turned the clutch on my drill down - and definitely off the "drill" mode. Find the point where it stops before it wrenches your body. Yeah, it stops the drill repeatedly, but as I'm getting older I'll take that over fucking up my wrists more than they are now.I have really fucked up my wrists with traditional drills and hole saw notchers, but I'm not understanding how the angle drill would help with this.
Thank you SOOO much for this info. I have several grand in different holesaw notchers, some of which are outstanding...but with my joint issues, I've been looking at crazy expensive alternatives. I'm tracking down the Milwaukee now!You have effectively gained leverage when notching the tube. The way it is held is different, so it will not act like torsion on your arm. I have yet to have any kind of kick. And they can be pricy, but a broken arm and fucked up hands are more so.
Like cutting butter. I will never go back to using a normal drill for notching. Not worth the risk.
I don't have that option unfortunately. Mine are all 1/2" corded drills with keyed chucks for notching tube. I'm just not a fan of battery operated tools for really hard use during fabrication.After a couple times of doing a number on my wrists and fingers, I got wise and turned the clutch on my drill down - and definitely off the "drill" mode. Find the point where it stops before it wrenches your body. Yeah, it stops the drill repeatedly, but as I'm getting older I'll take that over fucking up my wrists more than they are now.
If I was in your position I would add a reaction arm to my setup so the drill is transferring torque to the "arm" instead of your body.Thank you SOOO much for this info. I have several grand in different holesaw notchers, some of which are outstanding...but with my joint issues, I've been looking at crazy expensive alternatives. I'm tracking down the Milwaukee now!
Any idea where I might find something like that I could buy off the shelf and adapt? A google search isn't coming up with much. I guess I could make something out of a welded C clamp with V shaped angle jaws mabye....If I was in your position I would add a reaction arm to my setup so the drill is transferring torque to the "arm" instead of your body.
Similar to a handheld pipe threading machine uses.