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FABRICATION TIPS
 
If you have access to a metal lathe, you
can build the world's best tubing notcher
for less than $20.  Here's how:

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Tool is easily made from square
tubing, flat stock & c-clamps.

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The tool is mounted on your compound slide.
Chuck up the body of a hole saw, and
let the power feed do all the work.

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Cuts and fit are absolutely perfect!
Solids cut just like butter, too.  Use
automatic trans. fluid during cutting.

Metal fabricators all pick up short cuts and methods for reducing production
time while improving product quality.  We have always thought that it would
be beneficial if there was a bulletin board for posting these ideas where all
could profit from them.
      We have dedicated this page to sharing innovative approaches and new
fabrication techniques with our visitors.  Any visitors who would like to have
their own fabrication shortcut appear here should e-mail Bill Kunz at the
e-mail address appearing on this page.  Where possible, please provide us
with one or more accompanying photos either in the form of jpeg images
attached to your e-mail, or 35 mm prints via U.S. mail.  If your idea is accepted,
We will give you full credit on this page.
      The first two or three installments are being supplied by us, so there is no
credit given.  We look forward to hearing from you.

E-Mail: sales@torchmate.com    Telephone: (775) 673-2200