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Offline Sylvain

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Fishmouthing questions
« on: March 16, 2020, 04:47:20 PM »
Hi Guys.
I am starting the build of my double eagle and I am working to acquire 2 not too easy new skills, fishmouting and tig welding.
For fishmouthing, I got a fishmouting tool that uses a hole saw. I have some 1.25 .035 tube to practice. I noticed that the 1.25 bimetal hole saw I use is slightly smaller then the 1.25 OD of my tube so the notched tube leaves a significant gap that needs a lot of adjustment. (The notched tube fits perfectly on the hole saw!)
I also noticed that my hole saw lost many teeths after just 5 or 6 cuts.
So, I guess there is an easier way to go. What method is the best for tube notching in your opinion?

Sylvain
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Montreal QC Canada

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Re: Fishmouthing questions
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2020, 06:10:27 PM »
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Offline Sylvain

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Re: Fishmouthing questions
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2020, 07:10:59 PM »
very helpull! Thanks!
Sylvain Belanger
DE Builder (With HKS 700e)
Montreal QC Canada

 

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