porschercr Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) Please delete. Edited October 28, 2019 by porschercr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 No, don't delete!!!!.... I'd like to know how it's done.... So, how's about it guys?????..... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I've done it by drilling a hole in the rod (smaller diameter bit than the rod) then gradually increasing the size of the hole with bigger drills, until you get one the same diameter as the rod. It takes a little planning to figure out where to drill the hole to start with, but then again it's probably no tougher than cutting the rod and then trying to file a notch with small round files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Use a round file the same size of the tubing you are using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Mark said: I've done it by drilling a hole in the rod (smaller diameter bit than the rod) then gradually increasing the size of the hole with bigger drills, until you get one the same diameter as the rod. It takes a little planning to figure out where to drill the hole to start with, but then again it's probably no tougher than cutting the rod and then trying to file a notch with small round files. I like this idea, new to me 1 hour ago, Rider said: Use a round file the same size of the tubing you are using. Yep, this works. I've been using a needle point round file - I usually cut the rod/tubing at the angle of the joint. Then make a small grove with a triangular file to guide the round file - then file to shape with a round file Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Muncie said: I usually cut the rod/tubing at the angle of the joint. Then make a small grove with a triangular file to guide the round file - then file to shape with a round file That's exactly how I do brass tube. It works pretty effectively. One of these days, I am going to figure out a way to create a simple tubing notcher. Commercial units appear to use hole saws. I've been pondering this for quite a few years, now, I just haven't figured it all out, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Thanks guys....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I have not done this, but the last method posted seems like a good one. If you don't have a round file the proper size, you could pinch a piece of sandpaper around a drill bit of the appropriate size for the final finish. I have a cheap set of drill bits that have all the fractional, letter and number sizes that would be handy for this sort of task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 11 hours ago, Muncie said: ...I've been using a needle point round file - I usually cut the rod/tubing at the angle of the joint. Then make a small grove with a triangular file to guide the round file - then file to shape with a round file Exactly. It seems a little tricky at first, but I've found that, like a lot of things, after you build a few cages or axles, it gets to be second-nature. One thing is critical though (if you want symmetrical parts, anyway) and that's careful measuring and thinking-through how much length you'll lose when you file your notch or fishmouth. You may occasionally get it wrong and cut a piece too short. Stuff happens, no matter how careful or experienced you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Exactly. It seems a little tricky at first, but I've found that, like a lot of things, after you build a few cages or axles, it gets to be second-nature. One thing is critical though (if you want symmetrical parts, anyway) and that's careful measuring and thinking-through how much length you'll lose when you file your notch or fishmouth. You may occasionally get it wrong and cut a piece too short. Stuff happens, no matter how careful or experienced you are. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Been following this same technique with angle cut and round file. Never thought to use a triangular file to set the position for the round one, perfect hint! That will save a lot of aggravation and plastic rod. I usually use a set of dividers to measure the length on the rods and to match them up. The most adventurous construction I've undertaken was the cage for my K5 Aussieball entry. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Misha said: Been following this same technique with angle cut and round file... It would appear as though you have a solid handle on the technique, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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