Custom Saddling Tubing question

[laketex]

As some of you know, i'm in process of making a cage. Got a bender and a notcher and I've made the main hoop, rear hoop, and rear rack. But now I need to make some braces that go in at a diagonal. Basically a 45. I need to put a small notch on one side and about a 45 degree notch from the other one's ends in a cup into the tubing. Those that have done this know what i'm talking about. Now I assume you dont use a torch because of heat issues. So what do I use to mark and to cut?

Sherman, Tx
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[Mreetz]

I built a tire carrier using tubing. I cut the notches you are talking about using a grinder, just went a little at a time and kept putting in a piece of tubing till I had it right.

1984 K-5
4" lift
35x12.5 MTs
buildin a 400 for it, any info greatly appreciated

 

[502Burban]

Although it isn't exactly inexpensive, a tubing notcher is what I've seen used before. Since you have already invested in welder, tubing bender, etc, you may want to get one to complete the kit.

Eastwood Company sells a nice one that you can see community.webshots.com/user/robbrj

 

[laketex]

wow that is nice, 502. I'll definately keep it in mind when I buy a bender and welder of my very own. Living with borrowed property right now

. We've got a notcher but it only does 1-3/4 which is fine, but it also only does straight in notches. I'll probably end up using a cut off wheel and a grinder. perhaps that'll work ok.

Sherman, Tx
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