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Q) Do you ship internationally? My country is not shown when trying to place an order online
A) We do ship internationally, however placing international orders online has been disabled. If you are interested in a Syncnotcher, please contact us via email so we may get you a shipping quote and make arrangements for payment.
Q) How Come a right angle is designated
0° instead of 90° ?
A) Technically it is 90° but the industry standard is to list the
degrees from a perpendicular reference point. That is why,
during layout, you have to convert the actual degree measurement to the notching
angle (90° – actual = notcher angle)
Q)
What is the purpose of the magnet, twist cable and spring clamps?
A) As you can see in pictures throughout this site, they are used for those times where you need some holding assistance and they are a quick and easy way to secure tube in place. One will perhaps work better than another depending on the situation. So even though most fabricators will have items like these already in their shop we thought to make it simple and just supply some. If you think of a handy way of securing in another fashion - let us know how and we'll share the tip by putting it on this site.
Q) Do the snap collars have to be used every time in the layout in order to end up with an accurate cut? Why can’t I just eyeball it and mark
accordingly?
A) It depends on how good you are! Can you draw a straight line without a straightedge? Most of us can’t. So the collars are your quick guide in referencing 90° and 180° from centerline position. In most cases just "eyeballing" where centerline, 90s and 180s are will probably cause your notch to end up in the wrong place and you’ll just have to start all over.
Note: If the notch is going to be a simple right angle cut and in the same plane at both ends of the tube then you could probably get by without using the collars. (But again, the collars make it so easy to reference where to cut – why wouldn’t you use them?)
Q) How important is it to know where the exact centerline is? I have a bit of a problem determining centerline when I look at the intersecting tubes. Is there anything that might help with this?
A) Yes, it is very important to know where centerline is (sort of like knowing where the starting line is in a race!) If you are just trying to eyeball it, position yourself so that when you are eyeing the intersection your head is perpendicular to it rather than off at an angle. But what totally solves this problem is to make use of the jigs that come with the SYNCNOTCHING SYSTEM. You will soon discover the Snap Collar Locators and the EasyNotch Centerline Finder to be invaluable tools in helping you "Master the Complex Notch". Go to the Tech Tip section of this website to read about how to best utilize these jigs.
Q) Can snap collar locators be purchased even if I don't have a SYNC180?
A) Yes, they can be purchased individually for $9.95ea. Contact us for availability.
Q) A snap collar is a bit loose on the tube and does not stay in position. Do I need to buy a new one?
A) There is always the possibility that snap collars can become stretched over a period of time. Tighten it up by simply giving a light tap with a hammer across the 90deg span. It’s a very easy fix but be careful not to shrink too much otherwise it will be too tight on the tube and become more difficult to slide it around for positioning. (If that happens then you ’ll have to stretch the collar the opposite way by using a vise or a couple of pliers.)
Q) Can the EASYNOTCH software be purchased separately?
A) No, not at this time. It can only be obtained by purchasing the complete SYNCNOTCHING SYSTEM. However, a modified version (for use with other notchers) is being considered.
Q) How long does it take to learn the EASYNOTCH © calculator software?
A) Perhaps 10 seconds, 11 tops! All kidding aside the only learning part of the program is to become familiar with the input boxes and to know how to utilize the results of the calculations.
Q: How do I know where to start a notch? And most other guys using a notcher start cutting from the end of the tube when they are notching at an angle. Is there a correct way of starting either from the end or the side of the tube?
A) The TrimCut calculator (one of the two programs on the EasyNotch CD ) will figure the starting position on any angle of notch up to 60 degrees. These figures are calculated based on starting the notch on the side of a tube. For additional information on angled notching go to the
tech tip section of this site.
Q:What is the
minimum size that can be notched with the SYNC180?
A) A) Without the assistance of some means of support the SYNC180 can not hold any round tubing smaller than 3/4" in diameter. And regarding minimun length, any tubing or pipe must be held securely by the jaws. Therefore it is necessary for the entire jaw width to be utilized when holding a piece. Do not try to notch if the entire jaw is not securing the tube. The holesaw will catch on the tube and damage could result to the holesaw and/or the notcher, besides the possibility of injuring the operator. In either case it would be considered "abuse" and neither would be covered under warranty.
T-WiTS™ are now available to overcome this shortfall. Click here to learn more about
T-WiTS™.
Q:Is there a conversion chart on this site?
The Sync180 Tubing Notcher is proudly made in the USA!
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