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[Ashcat]

VersaNotcher - Universal Tubing & Pipe Notcher | Rogue Fabrication

Easy angle adjustment (w/metal cam locks) - make extremely precise cuts (angle adjustment of 225 degrees) Clamps and notches on a bend, unlike basic tube notchers Can notch wider variety of materials than other tube notchers Precision ACME thread vise lead screw for superior performance Made...

www.roguefab.com

Interesting product. I see it offers several solutions like stupid easy offset notches and notching in the radius.

My concerns are overall durability and the price is shocking.

 

[Greg]

Yeah, that's some $$$$!

 

[I Lean]

Just as a comparison, the JD2 Notch Master is $295. Add the Swag Offroad "Reach Around" arm and the "Goat" for clamping on a bend, and the total comes up to $402. So the $425 for the Rogue version isn't TOO out of line.

Still don't know how robust it is. I do know the JD2 version very well, and it's a solid piece that lasts VERY well. It also can handle up to 3" tube, which is nice sometimes.

 

[Herzog]

Just as a comparison, the JD2 Notch Master is $295. Add the Swag Offroad "Reach Around" arm and the "Goat" for clamping on a bend, and the total comes up to $402. So the $425 for the Rogue version isn't TOO out of line.

Still don't know how robust it is. I do know the JD2 version very well, and it's a solid piece that lasts VERY well. It also can handle up to 3" tube, which is nice sometimes.

I feel like with the jd2 and swag mod you end up with a much stouter tool. But I could be a tad biased. Love my notchmaster.

 

[Ashcat]

I agree about the jd2 and if I was in the market that’s what I’d go with. It’s what I learned to notch with and is solid.

The product above was discovered on social media so I looked it up for more details.

 

[RockChucker]

It's cheap compared to the Baileigh TN-250

Tube Notcher | TN-250

Tube Notcher

www.baileigh.com

 

[4x4_Welder]

Amateurs-

Model 400-S, Mittler Bros Ultimate Notcher, End Mill Tube Pipe Notching

The Mittler Brothers Ultimate Tubing Notcher has been a favorite in fabrication shops for years producing a perfect notch in tubing or pipe every time

www.trick-tools.com

I built stainless handrails for a couple years, and nearly every single post that left that shop had the top done on this. I did have to shim the vise to get it actually centered vs the cob, though.

 

[YROC FAB.]

Im on the Notchmaster band wagon. Ive seen these Rogue notchers in person and they are way too overpriced for some formed plate. My Notchmaster is Machined from solid plate. Furthermore im not too impressed with their bulky benders with aluminum dies.

 

[thefirstzukman]

I just upgraded from plasma cutter and grinder to the Notchmaster with swag accessories, it a pretty stout piece of equipment.. I have been working on a mount to attach it to my bender stand and still need to drill a couple holes to mount it so I can try it out. So far it looks like it will make me a happy man, I’m sure my scrap box will be empty in a week.