How to Notch Tube with Cheap Tools!

[@rockypessoa9692]

There really are a LOT of tube notching videos on YT but this one is by far the most detailed one I found. I’m in the process of building a roll cage(pre cut tubes cuz I’m a noob) and I’ll be making those templates for the next one. Thank you so much!! 🤘

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Rocky! Pre made tubes is definitely the way to go if you have the option. Cutting and bending is crazy time consuming and tedious. 😩

[@jerrypuckett6733]

Dude we were all NUBES! Life. Live it. Learn it. Sounds like a quote from Fast times at Ridgemont high. 🤘🏼🍺.

[@PureClint]

I have a 3D printer, and this video made me go search for 3D printed tube notching models for templates. Turns out there are loads available. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

[@GarageFab]

Nice! Lemme know how they work for you. I’m itching to learn 3D printing.

[@hawaiiansoja]

Holy shit!! The trick where you slide the marker on the table to mark a straight line on the pipe is absolute genius!!!

[@GarageFab]

Sometimes it’s the simple things! Thank you my friend!

[@bigleroy753]

I fabricate, repair and weld all day every day on farm and construction equipment and I am learning many many little nuggets of info and tips from you. Thanks.

[@GarageFab]

That’s awesome to hear! I feel like I could probably learn something from you as well.

[@skidroseracing]

I love the marker slide trick!

[@GarageFab]

It’s the little things!

[@mikemccoy7379]

Great teacher! You've put alot of work into simplifying things so they cant be misunderstood. You have a real gift. Thanks for sharing. I'm not a car guy but the way you explain thinks makes it fascinating.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Mike! That means a lot to me. 🙏

[@blaphtome9382]

A chop saw, band saw, or better yet a modern cermet metal cutting saw set at 32 degrees will make perfect notches for 90 degree pipe connections in a fraction of the time with no template needed. You can learn the degrees needed for angles with very little experimentation. I mostly do structural work now, but have built thousands of feet of tube railing using this method. Cut pipe at 32, rotate pipe 180 and repeat. You'll figure out the rest quickly if you have a room temp IQ.

[@dillonhillier]

I haven't been fabricating for a long time, about a year. Most of the stuff I do is with square tube. One issue I'm having with my makita chop saw (with abrasive wheel) is it seems the blade wonders, especially with thicker wall pipe. I have it set to exactly 32°, but one side is always a little off. Do you have any recommendations? Been thinking of getting a cold cut/dry cut saw/blade, as there is no flex in those wheels. What do you think?

[@GarageFab]

@dillonhillier The best tool is the one you currently have. But upgrading to a carbide toothed chop saw was arguably the best upgrade I ever made. It’s so fast, the cuts are extremely accurate, (if you don’t rush it), it doesn’t produce much heat, and there’s almost no sparks or dust. If you can afford it, I think you’ll be thrilled. PS. A “Cold Saw”, I learned, is a little different and a lot more expensive. They move much slower and use water to keep the cut cold. You’ll likely be looking for a metal chop saw/circular saw.

[@dillonhillier]

@@GarageFab thanks

[@jimbojimson]

I'm blown away by all the simple yet ingenious tricks I keep learning from this channel, there are so many projects I can use this on

[@GarageFab]

I’m running out of tricks! What happens then?! 😳 Just kidding. I’ve got a few more. Happy to help my friend!

[@jimbojimson]

@@GarageFab You'll think of more, but even if there are no more tricks there are always more projects

[@GarageFab]

Yes!! 🙌

[@dennishill6070]

As a steamfitter I often use a program that allows me to print out a continuous sheet of paper with x's on the sheet that I would then i.e. wrap this template around a 6" pipe, tape it and then take a punch and mark at each x on the sheet to end up with the correct cut line. Next I get the torch out and cut on the line, clean it up and ready to weld. I can do this in the field very easily for any size or angle and for instance I could put a 3" saddle on a 6" pipe at 45 degrees. In a fab shop we always have templates for various combinations and sizes or I would just get out the pipefitters handbook and layout according to the formula. I like your presentation. well done.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Dennis! 🙏

[@charlienewman9824]

I have been professionally fabricating for years and I learn every day, every tip even if one nugget of info Helps ! ( the sharpie tip was slick ) great instruction Thanks for taking your time to share Best Charlie

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Charlie! That’s a good way to live. Always strive to be a know-it-all but always remember we are not. Cheers mate! I appreciate you.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

There are some stores that sell notching templates or they can be ordered, but actually going through the motions is just as important for different angles and fitting different size pipes or tubes. Best video on YT because you actually show how long it takes to make the notch and point out the difference between DIY and pro tool.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Dan! Very much appreciated. Are you familiar with blocklayer.com? If not, there’s a pretty fancy tube notching template program there. Check it out!

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

@@GarageFab I am familiar now, thanks for sharing the link. One can never have enough resources for toys, tools and inspiration!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

I started making square tubing onto round tube… it was challenging!! Thank you for sharing.

[@GarageFab]

Wait what?! You mean notching square tubing to round tubing? My pleasure my friend. Happy to be of service.

[@daxinventor3542]

You are a good teacher. I sometimes have a problem following. I learn immediately from your videos. Thanks this is easy to follow and accomplish.

[@GarageFab]

I’m the same my friend. Always struggled with learning. Thank you!

[@michaelbrown1438]

I've only seen a few videos on knotching, but gut frustrated. Your descriptive explanation, and examples are amazing. I feel I can now better attempt to start a custom bike build. Thank you so much. Amazing.

[@GarageFab]

Yes! You absolutely can. And if you get stuck on something, I’ll try and help. Best of luck my friend.

[@joytrucker5709]

"Keep Moving Forward", I like that.

[@GarageFab]

As do I. Things don’t always go smoothly but you can almost always make the best of it and squeak out some amount of progress.

[@howardhughes6212]

I was thinking about buying a notcher and I’m not. Great video. You earned this welders subscription

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Howard! I kinda feel bad though. Notchers definitely have their place! I bought a cheap Harbor Freight notcher. It’s not the greatest tool but it comes in handy once every 3ish years. 😉

[@_mylastname]

Ditto

[@Gangstar41145]

Same 👌🏿😎

[@notme8121]

I have not yet needed to make any tubing notches but I have about seven or eight of those Grinders so if the need comes up I can certainly handle it thanks to your video. Thank you

[@JavierDrWeld]

I thought I knew this stuff until I watched your videos, your tips and tricks makes it so easy.

[@GarageFab]

Don’t listen to me. I can’t be trusted!!

[@dopedreamz]

I bought and repaired a stick welder last year, this video will enable me to do my own exhaust work with the tools I have! Thank you for taking the time

[@GarageFab]

My pleasure! Best of luck my friend.

[@sandyt4343]

That’s about the best video of the series of notching that I’ve seen yet. No show business , just clear concise and thoroughly understandable instruction. And the narrator should do voice overs because rather than having to pot town the vocal portion, the voice quality is unusually good. Great job all around

[@GarageFab]

Thank you! That means a LOT. I attended a single voice over course and I was told I’d need a lot of work before considering a career in the field. That was pretty discouraging. I appreciate you! Cheers! 🍻

[@sandyt4343]

@@GarageFab I think it’s important to never take the option of any one person with more weight than than what it is, the option of somebody who could be completely wrong. Meryl Streep was told that she would never make it in the movies because she just didn’t have a look. You can believe that somebody’s eating their words after that opinion as well. I like to believe I’m a very discerning voice critic and I think they were way off and their assessment. I certainly would’ve not even thought of making a comment about it ,had it not stood out as unique tonal quality and enunciation

[@GarageFab]

I agree with you totally. My skin has gotten thicker over the last year dealing with haters. I’d recommend KZbin to anyone that struggles with self worth or a lack of confidence. Negative opinions loose their sting after a while. Thank you again. 🙏

[@dirtyburd71]

I used the same method for making sheet metal tees at work at an HVAC shop. Layout takes too long for quick fitting construction! What a time saver!!!

[@GarageFab]

If it works, it works! 🙌

[@loganfigeac1]

Best how to notch a tube video out there. You make it seem so simple because it is after this. You just made my next project come to life. Thank you. GOD bless 🇺🇸

[@GarageFab]

My pleasure, Logan. Lemme know how things go!

[@jerrypuckett6733]

Being a retired fabricator this is a great video for anyone any age. 🤘🏼

[@GarageFab]

Very much appreciated, Jerry! 🙏

[@jerrypuckett6733]

@@GarageFab dude I’m hot rod all the time. My 66 mustang is about to be out again. It’s not the baddest thing around. But it’s COOL!

[@SOLDADITO76]

No luxuries in my work space what's so ever, don't even have 220V or a air compressor. Just started using cordless tools just last year, but I still find my self using mainly hand tools. I have found if you can do things by hand you are more well knowledge in those things you work/build by hand. I've been wrenching on vehicles for a while now without having the finer things while doing it. Not being the best out their, I am pretty dang good at the things I do. Out of all the videos I've seen on this matter, your is the first I've seen to bevel the edges to be welded. Good information for anyone.

[@GarageFab]

I agree! I’m far too lazy for hand tools but I can appreciate the connection with the work piece. 👍

[@thereplacementfordisplacement]

I was blown away seeing you switch out blade to flapper on your grinder. First thing I realized was get a grinder for each type of blade I use. Start with cheap grinders if you need to and upgrade as you wear cheap tools out.

[@GarageFab]

Agreed! Honestly I don’t even upgrade. The Harbor Freight cheapies last at least a year and it’s not really a big deal to me to run and grab another. Also $20 is cheap enough for me to just keep a new unopened one on the shelf for when one finally cusps out. I actually have several grinders for each type of disk, but for this video I didn’t want to “cheat” by using more than one grinder for those that only have one. 👍

[@thereplacementfordisplacement]

I see where you are coming from probably should have seen it that way. I'm looking forward to how you solved the legless tool stand in concrete. I'm planning a keyed in post to post slab for a 2 post lift and was considering something like what you did. Would be good to see a very successful idea implemented.

[@Futemire]

If you need to develop a notch template for the first time and don't have any pre-notched pipe at the angle you need, you could use something like Autodesk Fussion 360 or any other CAD system to generate the template. You can then export the template lines to a printer or even send them to a laser cutter if you have access to one. 👍

[@GarageFab]

I downloaded Autodesk a while ago. Steep learning curve on that one! I hope to get the hang of it in the future. Sending files out to have cut would be amazing!

[@mikenewman4078]

Agreed regarding CAD. FreeCad is now a good option without the baggage.

[@mikenewman4078]

Like your work,subscribed

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Mike! Times 2!

[@cameronkeating6780]

@@GarageFab Autodesk is powerful, but if you just need simple 2D parts my goto product is Vetrics, it's what I have used for years, and it talks well with other programs.

[@williamfolk3099]

I am a complete Novice, This is a very detailed and concise Instructional process. The knowledge of the 1/4 of the tube diameter resolves tons of trial and error. Fantastic information great job! Very clear and the sequence of information really makes the process make more sense. Thank you Sir!

[@GarageFab]

Excellent! Happy to be of service, William. Lemme know if the info is still good when it comes time to do it yourself! Best of luck my friend.

[@terryfrymire2705]

Thank You Sir. I LOVE your videos. I'm in the process of doing a frame off restoration of a 1950 chevy pickup. With this and your rear suspension videos give me the confidence that I can do this too.

[@GarageFab]

Nice. Sharing confidence is the whole goal of the channel. Best of luck, and lemme know if you need guidance. Cheers!

[@fredastaire6156]

How do you only have 55K subs?! I found this video looking for notched piping and your video has got to be hands down the best one ove seen so far!! You've given me the confident to actually use pipe tube instead of square tube to fab a front bumper for my Subi!! A million thank you's good Sir!!

[@GarageFab]

So very much appreciated, Fred. 🙏 The main reason is I don’t post often enough to make the KZbin Algorithm happy. But I must say the growth over the past year has been more than exciting. So it’ll take awhile but I’m confident the channel will be huge in a few years. Thanks again my friend! I appreciate your time.

[@jeffwieser6514]

Great info! I've done more than a few joints like this and a good method I've found to keep the line is to use a center punch and lightly dimple all around before cutting, especially with thicker wall pipe as the sharpie will burn off every time.

[@MrFafolaktik]

Now for the killer ask !! How to bend DOM at home cheaply ....? Great content as always !!

[@GarageFab]

Interesting question, Stephane. This one would be going back to my roots. I now have a super spendy bender, so cheaply isn’t an option anymore. I am looking for some ideas for shorter videos so I might pick up a Harbor Freight bender and see what I can do with it. 🤔 Thank you my friend!

[@MrFafolaktik]

@@GarageFab Much appreciated!! Any content you can make would be very useful as your explanations and production are top notch (see what I did there 🤭😆) !!!

[@motoboggin2619]

man the value of a good welding/fab table is so underrated with that marker trick.

[@GarageFab]

Definitely good to have around.

[@mikekoss1i]

Bro! You knock it out of the park when it comes to show and tell! Keeping it simple, hot tips and explanations! I'm learning this for PVC pipe to add structural integrity for a 5'x6'8"work station covered in transparent 5 Mil plastic with a electric heater inside so I can slide it up to my house to replace threshold and sill plate. However, I need to level and pack sections with concrete which needs a minimum temperature to cure properly for durability and longevity! This will help, thank you!

[@davidhenson3372]

Loving the videos!!! I once was a single grinder man too... Lol got me another and it has saved me more time than you'd ever imagine swapping from flappers to cutting discs!!!

[@Monukkha]

Very well made video, with clear, concise explanations on not only what steps are needed, but why, all in a pleasant and encouraging presentation. Nicely done, man.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! WHY is my favorite thing ever. Understanding the reason for doing something has always helped me acquire new skills. Cheers!

[@BOBANDERSON5150]

Creating a Notching Template segment 6:37 . What came first, the chicken or the egg? Absolutely enjoy your Channel. I could easily Binge Watch your series.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Bob! I appreciate your kind words. I’ll see you in future videos! 🍻

[@chadlegault9993]

We are having a good time too. How have I not heard of your channel since this week. Sheesh. Love it.

[@GarageFab]

Haha! I must’ve pissed off the KZbin algorithm in a passed life. Thank you Brother!

[@chuckieswickedgoodfab]

Man, the teaching is just amazing in these videos. Well done sir

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! It’s been a rewarding job so far.

[@nexora326]

Thank you so much for that video. Now I can easily make my control arms for my car by using templates. And thanks to you, I found a website thats calculate every values I need for notching. Big thanks to you !

[@GarageFab]

My pleasure my friend! I’d love to see what you create! Hit me up on Instagram @GarageFab I’ll be starting my own custom control arms in a few weeks! 🙌 Best of luck!!

[@RichGT350r]

Nice Tips! I make my templates out of High Temp Garlock Gasket Sheets. I have a plasma and just run the plasma around the template. And the gasket material doesn’t burn. Thanks for sharing! Best Regards...

[@GarageFab]

Interesting!! I had never heard of that before today. Thank you my friend.

[@benbeecher5339]

I watch a lot of videos, you’re right up there at the top of my list. Thanks for sharing.

[@rihamy2nd]

My friend, yours has quickly become one of my favorite channels on the platform. Your no-BS way of explaining things, along with your creativity and skills puts you so far ahead of most other channels I’ve watched. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and best wishes for continued success.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Rick! I appreciate your words my man. I’ll see you in the next one! 🙌

[@kviaak7979]

If you cut a notch that reaches half way of the parent tube, you have to cut a matching hole in the parent tube, not thin the sides of the cut tube.

[@GarageFab]

I’m not following.

[@kviaak7979]

@@GarageFab Cut tube = the pipe you notch Parent tube = the pipe you plant the cut tube on Lets say you have a template for 90 degree notch that reaches half way of the parent tube. Wrap that template around a scrap pipe so, that the highest part of the cut is flush with the end of the pipe. Use that to draw lines on the parent tube. Now you have a shape of your notch from the outside diameter of your cut tube drawn on the parent tube. Considering the wall thickness of the cut tube, draw another line inside the lines you drew with the template, and you now you have the inside diameter drawn. You cut that part out, and you will have nice looking fit without any thinned out weak points. Just remember that the line you draw for the inside diameter must taper from top towards the sharp point on the side, because round shapes and geometry etc.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you for taking the time to write that! 🙏

[@toddkennedy7623]

This video was very helpful and informative, one of the best tubing joint cutting seen yet.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Todd! Happy to be of service.

[@leslieaustin151]

Thanks, that was very instructive. I’m going to watch it through again, right now. Les in 🇬🇧 UK

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Les! I appreciate your time my friend.

[@barry7608]

Nice to see a bit of precision in these vids thanks very helpful

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Barry!

[@J1RM]

You made it very simple compared to all the other videos

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend!

[@stefancveticanin4522]

Great video, I really like how you make the notch after having a template. But for the template, I think there is a much easier solution. 1. Use any CAD software to create the model of the perfect notch. Model it as a sheet metal. 2. Do a flat pattern of the sheet metal and print it on a paper. 3. Cut out by the print lines. 4. Copy from paper to the plastic sheet you used.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Stefan! I hope to have access to and the knowledge to use CAD. But for now I’ve got to embrace the rocks and sticks methods the caveman used. 😃 You are appreciated my friend. 🙏

[@stefancveticanin4522]

Thank you for the high quality content! If you ever need some paper templates made, feel free to just drop me a message :)

[@GarageFab]

I just might take you up on that. Thank you.

[@leatherbycrowfoot]

H there. So this is such valuable information. I've just started building Recumbent Bikes with round 2 inch and inch and a half round tubular steel. Your video is invaluable. Thanks.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Murray! Your words are appreciated. Good luck with the bike journey! 🍻

[@philipschoeman2434]

if you have a 3d printer, just model the pipes and 3d print the template. Just remember to keep around two millimeters gap between your 3d printed template and the pipe so that it slips on easily.

[@markjohnson28]

Great video sir ! Your out side of box thinking is” top notch” . 😂😂

[@GarageFab]

That's a good one! Actually that was terrible. Just terrible. 😘

[@kingfishstacy]

Great video man. I also have a small garage and one week I might be wood working and the next metal fab. You show some good CLEAR little tricks that will help me out next time when doing tube work.

[@mode1charlie170]

Great video. If you’re really fancy you can design the joint using a 3d program then either 3d print a reusable jig that you can slide over the pipe or print a flattened pattern on paper.

[@GarageFab]

I am certainly not that fancy. But I have a deep desire to become that fancy. One of my many life goals is to have a CNC plasma table, and then preferably several other CNC machines. All of them, of course, will require me to learn 3-D programming. One day, Charlie!

[@lloydrmc]

Bravo explaining a process in a way that leads me to believe I could get acceptable results myself, (per usual)

[@GarageFab]

Haha! You definitely can. With a little practice and preferably no caffeine jitters.

[@garysheehan381]

A wonderful instructor. Clear and concise. Thank you.

[@GarageFab]

Very kind words. Thank you. 🙏

[@filipordanovski8511]

Svaka cast za snimak. Ovaj posebno jer je skup auto, a i inace sto otvoreno sve pokazujes i stavljas na komentarisanje ljudima, nema svako hrabroari za to.

[@GarageFab]

Hvala ti prijatelju. Iznenadio sam se kada sam otkrio da je većina KZbin gledalaca veoma ljubazna. Za razgovor sa kamerom potrebna je neka hrabrost jer sam stidljiva. Ali ljudi olakšavaju dijeljenje. Živjeli!

[@tukanar]

I learned so much in such a short video that absolutely shocked

[@GarageFab]

Happy to be of service my friend.

[@Rickd-jh7iw]

4.5" grinders go on sale at Canadian Tire here in Canada for less than $30. I have 3 with different disks on them. Saves switching disks for every operation.

[@GarageFab]

Yes it does! 🙌

[@ProtonFilms_Mark]

I think I will 3d print myself some templates for this purpose. Colour code them too. Neat idea, thanks for the inspiration.

[@ollywilliams5094]

Great vid mate! The first notching clip that engaged me from start to finish

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Olly! 🙏

[@MakeFixUpgrade]

Good explanation! I think the fastest way I’ve seen to notch is using the ameribrade belt sander with a roller the same diameter as the tube you’re notching.

[@GarageFab]

I have seen that! It’s a very satisfying notch method. Can you change the roller size?

[@MakeFixUpgrade]

@@GarageFab I believe so. I haven’t seen it in person yet.

[@SuperUncleRyan]

Thanks for the tip on the 'plastic'. I was going to use manilla folders, but now I know to use plastic instead.

[@GarageFab]

My pleasure! Manila folders would work just as well! Maybe not quite as durable but equally effective! 🙌

[@XJTink]

I've just stumbled across a couple of your older videos and they've been very helpful! Thank you!

[@noahstuart606]

And over night this has became my goto channel

[@GarageFab]

And immediately you became my favorite viewer. Thank you for the kind words, Noah. 🍻

[@stevejordan1354]

This vid is fantastic- thank you so much for paying it forward. I'm a bit more confident moving ahead with my first roll cage installation.

[@GarageFab]

Right on, Steve! That’s what I like to hear. Good luck and I can’t wait to see what you create!

[@Hyperlooper]

Fantastic video, thanks for making this. BTW, I would get in the habit of removing any metal rings/jewelry when working in the shop. Really easy to turn a simple injury into a bad one due to catching the ring, or being unable to remove it due to swelling, etc.

[@GarageFab]

I’m likely gonna learn that one the hard way. I’ve been wrenching and fabbing for almost 20 years. That either means I’m cautious or my luck is almost up.

[@laszlobauer5274]

I searched for the topic. After I saw your other video, I was expecting a channel with like half a million subscribers.

[@GarageFab]

All in good time, Laslo. Thank you! 🙏

[@brentmcknight5344]

Loved that. Awesome video mate. Probably one of the best fab videos on KZbin

[@GarageFab]

I’m honored! Thank you Brent. 🙏 Cheers!

[@johnkozero6842]

You do a excellent job notching tubing Thank you for all the tips

[@GarageFab]

My pleasure, John. Thank you.

[@zdravkolukanov8469]

by far the best notching video.. ty

[@GarageFab]

Thank you! Very much appreciated. 🙏

[@raymondsteele4142]

Nice . I have a step to repair on a friends truck . This has been very instructive .

[@UnconventionalMetal]

Genius idea with the marker!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you!

[@jimlarkin8392]

Your videos are really great thank you very much ,so much really gteat information, and your personality and teaching technique and delivery are tops ounce again thank you very much ,I am really glad I found your channel

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Jim. I’m glad you found the channel as well! Your kind words are appreciated. See you in the next one! 🍻

[@toddkennedy7623]

That was awesome I've always just cut and cut til I got close then welded it up

[@GarageFab]

Whatever gets the job done! Lemme know if this works out for you. 👊

[@johnmathews3027]

Thanks very much for taking the time to show us how to do that good tricks and tips

[@GarageFab]

Absolutely. Hope it helps you sometime.

[@kjm4ryanna]

Now you made me want to try to build a tubular frame

[@GarageFab]

Yes! Next KZbin project is a Tiny tube chassis vehicle that's about Smart Car size. I learned this last weekend that race tube chassis are supposed to be chromoly and TIG welded. My project most certainly will not. 😳

[@RoninJeremy]

Thanks, just started Fabricating. Very good tips.

[@GarageFab]

Nice! How’s the new hobby going so far?

[@RoninJeremy]

@@GarageFab Semi retired, thanks for asking. Made a tractor cab, might not be square but close enough to keep the snow and rain off. Planning a outdoor woodboioler for the summer. thanks for the tips will follow up on some more Vids. cheers!

[@therustyfareye]

...with this vid, you became my new favourite fabber....dang, good job Bro....😎

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! That makes you my new favorite set of eyeballs. 😆 See you in the next one?

[@Welder-to-stars]

Awesome vid Dude! Keep up these amazing vid’s! I’m sure you will reach a 100K + subscribers soon!! You got a new subscriber today!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! Time is in short supply but I’m trying. Cheers!

[@ricardoislas5701]

Thank you. Best notching vid i have found by far

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Ricardo! Very much appreciated. 🙏

[@Freeman-Dl70]

Now, if i need to do it, I'll have a head start.

[@GarageFab]

Yes! Best of luck.

[@brandonbeavers6009]

Just found your channel. Gotta parrot some of the other comments on here, your explanation is perfect! Simplistic, easy for a beginner to follow, and well thought out. The simple marker tricks are something I wouldn't have thought of without some serious head scratching and a lot of cussing.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Brandon! You’re the first to mention the marker hacks. Glad you found it helpful. Thank you again for the kind words! 🍻

[@guyfranks4354]

Aaron, thanks for the great info on notching. I'm a new subscriber and I find your videos very helpful.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! Thrilled to have you. Cheers!

[@scottjune3554]

Knotch yer average KZbin channel Thanks for sharing your experience

[@GarageFab]

I see what you did, Scott. Thank you. 🙏

[@pauljs75]

Just watching how this works... If you happen to know your way around 3D software (or have a friend that does), it's possible to make those templates from a UV map of such a modeled intersection. Then just radius off that point that's too thin for a proper weld as mentioned in this video. Then scale up/down to the desired circumference and print out to trace those over to something a little more durable to keep around somewhere. Might be a way to get a whole bunch of angles made up short of having access to a notcher or taking time with a lot of tubing scraps.

[@GarageFab]

That sounds like a dream, Paul. I need to learn 3D software. There are soooo many benefits that could help with just about everything I do.

[@NightWrencher]

Love you content dude. Especially the diy fuel tank since I'll be building one for my truck soon. I live a few hours from vegas so if you wanna shoot a video together, let me know!

[@GarageFab]

I’m always down to collab, my man. No better way to gain reach for both parties imo. If you find something that needs fabbin’ hit me up. I’ve got some LS plans in my future. 😏

[@NightWrencher]

@@GarageFab For sure! Do you have an instagram? I'll shoot you some ideas @thenightwrencher

[@GarageFab]

@Mankandy_Kreations

[@showmeez]

Excellent video production and great content, subscribed. Teaching myself to weld and this has helped immensely with my current project.

[@GarageFab]

Nice! 🙌 Thank you my friend. Thrilled to have you. See you in the next!

[@Ronin232]

Love your videos man, I've learned a ton starting with a machining background. I have a tig welder and a big project in mind for my 1997 Isuzu Rodeo. This concept of "notching for welding" makes a ton of sense and I'm fascinated by it. Yet I feel its importance was rushed, and I couldn't get a good view of the finished parts. Could you make a video on a basic notch (90° or something) and discuss the importance of this, how to do it right start to finish,etc? For instance, with the speed upped like that, it was hard to follow and I couldn't tell if you were flap grinding both sides or one side, etc. I know the subject has been beaten to death, but I like your teaching g style and our circumstances are similar (limited space, etc). It would be greatly appreciated :)

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Andrew! I can’t imagine doing another whole video on notching but I am looking for topics for KZbin shorts. Do weld beveling just might be one of them! Until then, I’ve got a welding video coming out Sunday morning with some focus on beveling steel plate for welding which is the same principle. That one might help. 🤷‍♂️ Lemme know!

[@NeoIsrafil]

Beautiful! I love a good template! If you wanna take it to another level of cheap cut em from dollar store placemats, a dollar is basically almost all your templates. Im pretty sure there are printable tube cutting templates online too... id be very surprised if not...

[@GarageFab]

Thank you! I’ll check them out. There are online templates! Blocklayer.com has a pretty nifty calculator that would speed things up.

[@shedenvy691]

Great video I really enjoyed watching and learning.i will definitely be buying some tube and making some templates.

[@GarageFab]

Yes! Lemme know how things go!

[@mikenelson9568]

Aaron, you’ve shown us so much in regards to saving time here that I just have to ask: Whats to keep you from say…putting your trusty templates in a scanner or copy machine to turn out some paper copies that can be purchased by us viewers so that we can remain lazy but still be fully equipped to turn out or at least attempt to turn out some good work such as the work you’ve done here? We can then cut out the templates from the paper and transfer them to a thicker material as we please?

[@jeanlawson9133]

Very interesting Thanks Appreciate the video 😎 Content worth watching... invaluable info.... I done pipe work many years built airplane exhaust...custom race Header's....as well as roll cages..custom exhaust... Etc...This is Spot on 😎

[@GarageFab]

Nice! Thank you, Jean. Much appreciated. 🙏

[@Adam-pk1bn]

Very well explained , you can not beat simplicity

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Adam! 🍻

[@bluesman6955]

Thank you for making a very well produced video. You shared some great tips.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you for watching! I’m happy to be of service.

[@dennisfant2620]

Good idea here. I have some of the same template. Ok. Now you can a pipefitters book, and there is a formula for making those notches and odd ball notches in pipe. And you can use the same for tube..Thanks for sharing..Stay safe..

[@Hnkka]

Thank you! I did build rollcage for my folkrace car :)

[@GarageFab]

Nice! Sounds like a good time. 🙌

[@johnhall4427]

Super excellent vid. 2 👍👍 If pipe diameters are similiar people could practice with easy to shape PVC piping or use PVC to get their templates first. I guess diameters would need to be measures first to see that they match steel pipes.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you John! That would be brilliant if the correct size PVC is available. I believe PVC is measured by inside diameter whereas metal tube is measured by the outside. That said matching pipe probably isn’t an option HOWEVER!! 2 inch PVC may slide nicely over 2 inch metal tube which would make a REALLY rugged template!

[@adamjohnston376]

Aaron what's up brother! Good to see your new channel. I look forward to seeing more brother!

[@GarageFab]

Yes! How you been my man!? Newest video drops in 2 minutes! 😆

[@brenkeenan8892]

Genius. That’s all I can say. You’re a genius ! Thank you.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Bren! Your kind words are greatly appreciated. 🙏

[@glfnrtrvr]

Thank you. Excellent instructional video. Very detailed!

[@GarageFab]

@@glfnrtrvr Thank you my friend. 🙏