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Prep Pipe or Square Tube Stock for Fixturing

The BuildPro Tube & Pipe Notcher from Strong Hand Tools enables the setup and control of tubes and pipes for a variety of notches at any angle or off-center.

Posted: April 10, 2019

Used with a ½ in drill to notch 1 in to 2½ in OD pipe or square tubes at any angle or off-center for prepping stock for fixturing, the BuildPro Tube & Pipe Notcher from Strong Hand Tools enables the setup and control of tubes and pipes for 45 deg, 90 deg, compound, reference and other notches. It makes alignment and length control of the second notch easy to complete accurately, and the cutter centerline is height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of parts.

The BuildPro® Tube & Pipe Notcher from Strong Hand Tools® (Santa Fe Springs, CA) is an integral tool in prepping stock for fixturing. The Notcher enables the setup and control of tubes and pipes for a variety of notches (45 deg, 90 deg, compound, reference, etc.). Unlike conventional notchers, this tool makes alignment and length control of the second notch easy to complete accurately. Use with a ½ in drill to notch 1 in to 2½ in OD pipe or square tubes at any angle or off-center. The cutter centerline is height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of workpieces. Accepts hole saw thread sizes 1/2-20 in, 5/8-18 in (hole saw not included). The Notcher Kit includes components for the accurate positioning and alignment of tubes and pipes on a Modular Fixture Plate. Mount the BuildPro Tube & Pipe Notcher on the BuildPro, Rhino Cart®, or FixturePoint® Welding Tables.