tubing notcher ?

[airmanwilliams]

hey guys where can one find a cheap notcher and what price range would myself and a buddy look at paying for one?

 

[benjy]

I've been happy with my JD2 notchmaster...

Although I still suck at notching :-\ I've ruined way more tube with a poorly calculated notch than bending

 

[Herzog]

After using cheap notchers and stepping up to a JD2 notchmaster, I'd say there's just no way I'd go back to anything else. It's a damn good notcher, but it's not really in the cheap bracket.

 

[airmanwilliams]

thanks guys well ive started selling plasma again and a buddy ive been helping find parts for his sami is going to help me out with alittle bit of the cost as long as he gets paid back and can use it. ive only heard good things about the jd2 so far and thank you for the link. the site also has a a model 32 bender ive been looking at on other sites.

 

[Gravy]

I had the HF notcher and it works ok.

but I love my JD^2 notchmaster

 

[iamsparticus]

i have had the harbor freight notcher for several months it works as good as anything else, getting good hole saw bits helps alot. I have used the crap out of mine and have had no problems and it only cost 30 bucks so you cant beat that

 

[BEACH]

The problem with the Harbor Frieght one is that it never knotches strait. Invest in a JD and youll never have to purchase another.

 

[Gravy]

Casey is right. the brass bushing in my old hf one went bad and it would deflect and wobble after a while.

 

[bryson]

i have had the harbor freight notcher for several months it works as good as anything else, getting good hole saw bits helps alot. I have used the crap out of mine and have had no problems and it only cost 30 bucks so you cant beat that

The only way you can think that it works as good as anything else is because you have obviously never used a anything else... There is no comparison between the HF'er and a nice notcher - There is a dang good reason it only cost $30.

 

[BEACH]

Agree!! You get what you pay for

 

[Caleb]

If you want a HF one, I got a brand new one in my garage you can have for free. It's still in the original box, never been opened Located in the Riverton/Herriman area.

 

[airmanwilliams]

awesome caleb that would be great I will get some time together and see if I can come down. would tomorrow or saturday work? if so pm me with how I can contact you please. always works to try something out especially if its free.

 

[iamsparticus]

The only way you can think that it works as good as anything else is because you have obviously never used a anything else... There is no comparison between the HF'er and a nice notcher - There is a dang good reason it only cost $30.

wrong, i have used other ones, but i agree the HF one will wear out faster than others but, its the same design as all the JD2 one even though it is higher quality, but its hard to justify spending $215 plus shipping when your starting out. Thats 7 HF notchers so it all depends on how much you want to use it. I plan on a a protools one when the HF one gives me problems but it is still working great so far:-\

 

[airmanwilliams]

ya ill only be using it for my front interior add-on and also and my exo cage this summer but I do like the jd2 and do see it in the future if I get another rig.

 

[chadschoon]

wrong, i have used other ones, but i agree the HF one will wear out faster than others but, its the same design as all the JD2 one even though it is higher quality, but its hard to justify spending $215 plus shipping when your starting out. Thats 7 HF notchers so it all depends on how much you want to use it. I plan on a a protools one when the HF one gives me problems but it is still working great so far:-\

What other ones have you used? Harbor freight notchers in no way compare to a jd2 notcher. Why waste the money on 7 HF notchers when you could buy 1 good one?

 

[Gravy]

Have you guys seen that Baileigh TN-250? That sucker is cool!

 

[iamsparticus]

go look at the pro tools one straton its the same thing except i think its about 50 bucks cheaper, still i agree it is very cool im glad they have made better designs

 

[Herzog]

wrong, i have used other ones, but i agree the HF one will wear out faster than others but, its the same design as all the JD2 one even though it is higher quality, but its hard to justify spending $215 plus shipping when your starting out.

The HF notcher is the same as this one?

 

[BEACH]

wrong, i have used other ones, but i agree the HF one will wear out faster than others but, its the same design as all the JD2 one even though it is higher quality, but its hard to justify spending $215 plus shipping when your starting out.

Welcome to the 4 wheel drive world. I spend at least $200 in fuel and food evertime I go out if not more. There not the same at all. The quality of your tools helps the quality of your work. Keep that in mind when buying tools!

 

[iamsparticus]

thanks for the lesson on how much life cost i had no idea, i wasnt saying the JD2 one is not a good notcher but simply that when your starting out and are not planning on useing the crap out of a tool its not always worth spending alot when you can make due with a lesser one, please put your pitch forks and torches down And yes casey is right when you want the highest quality you need quality tools but sometimes you simply can't afford it at the time, thats why i got the HF one and i was surprised how well it worked. Like i said i plan on a nice pro tools 550 dollar one next when this one wheres out

the notcher by JD2 i was refering to is this one

looks similar no?