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Build an EDM - Electrical Discharge Machining - Removing Metal by Spark Erosion
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Build an EDM - Electrical Discharge Machining - Removing Metal by Spark Erosion
Author

By Robert P. Langlois

Description
Remove metal by spark erosion through electrical discharge machining. Descriptive hand-penned drawings put the author at your elbow. Electrical Discharge Machining -- Removing Metal by Spark Erosion, first published as a series in The Home Shop Machinist. Fun to make, fascinating to use -- perfect results!
Softbound. 56 pages.
Price
$18.00
Availability
In Stock
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EDM
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Kozo's Building the Heisler
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Kozo's Building the Heisler
Author

By Kozo Hiraoka

Description
Kozo's second gorgeous, geared locomotive construction series in 3/4" scale may be scaled up to 1.5" for 7.25 or 7.5 gauges. Work in millimeters or inches. Fabricate your own pressure gauge and deadweight tester! Magnificient drawings and crisp photographs combine to make the construction of the Heisler a far easier and more satisfying task.
Hardbound. 248 pages.
Price
$50.00
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In Stock
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HEIS
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Kozo's Building the Climax
Title
Kozo's Building the Climax
Author

By Kozo Hiraoka

Description
Clear step-by-step instructions, descriptive drawings, and crisp photos guide builders at all levels toward beautiful, successful 3/4", 1" and 1.5" scale steam engines. Fabricate every single part of your engine from raw stock, and not purchase any (potentially) expensive pre-made parts. No castings to fool with either, just clear and concise directions for making each part, simply and correctly. Hardbound. 224 pages.
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$50.00
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In Stock
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CX
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Rudy's Working Steam Engines - Plan Sets from the Past
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Rudy's Working Steam Engines - Plan Sets from the Past
Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description
Plans for six steam engines of industry. Build a walking beam engine, model marine engine, open column steam engine, model mill engine, enclosed crank steam engine and model horizontal steam engine.
Spiralbound. 104 pages.
Best Value: Rudy's 3 Plans Set
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$19.95
Availability
In Stock
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WSK
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Shop Made Tools 2013
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Shop Made Tools 2013
Description
If you've ever spent time with an experienced machinist, you no doubt had "Why didn't I think of that?" moments. Years of machining result in an arsenal of tricks and tools, but why wait? With over 100 entries from a number of authors, Shop Made Tools 2013 has something your shop needs, whatever your level of expertise! Compiled from popular thread on The Home Shop Machinist and Machinist's Workshop bulletin board, it contains entries featuring items for lathe and mill, work holding, and more. 64 pages.
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$9.95
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In Stock
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SMT
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Shop Made Tools 2015
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Shop Made Tools 2015
Description
If you've spent time with an experienced machinist you no doubt had "Why didn't I think of that?" moments. Years of machining result in an arsenal of tricks and tools, but why wait? With over 100 entries from over 50 different authors, this second edition of Shop Made Tools 2015 has something your shop needs, whatever your level of expertise! A fresh set compiled from popular thread on The Home Shop Machinist and Machinist's Workshop bulletin board. Book features items for lathe and mill, work holding, and more. 64 pages.
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$9.95
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In Stock
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SMT2015
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The Machinist's Bedside Reader
Title
The Machinist's Bedside Reader
Author

By Guy Lautard

Description
The first of the three-book Machinist's Bedside Readers set is back in print after a long absence. Guy Lautard's compilations of diverse technical information have sold tens of thousands of copies to machinists of every tyipe around the world.
This book includes fully dimensioned working drawings and detailed instructions for several projects, including 15 practical machinist's tools and lathe accessories.
You'll also enjoy the machine shop acecdotes and the fascinating account of a little lathe made"from nothing" in a Japanese POW camp. Plus, you'll learn "The Secret of the Old Master, " in a heartwarming story by Lucian Cary.
Updated with new sources, The Machinist's Bedside Reader is ready to delight a new set of readers with an interest in this "best of all trades."
Paperback, 260 pages.
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$44.99
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In Stock
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MBR
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The Steam Donkey Engine - PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED
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The Steam Donkey Engine - PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED
Author

By William M. Harris

Description
Once offered for a limited time in a larger hardcover work, this popular 1880's logging engine project is available once again to builders of scale steam engines!
Softbound. 56 pages.
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$12.95
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In Stock
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SDKY
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Binder for The Home Shop Machinist Magazines
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Binder for The Home Shop Machinist Magazines
Description
Protect your copies of The Home Shop Machinist with our high-quality binders. Handsome and durable 3 1/2 inch binder holds and protects two full years (12 issues) for quick reference. White with black lettering.
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$14.95
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Backordered
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HSMBN
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Steam & Stirling - Engines You Can Build - Book 3
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Steam & Stirling - Engines You Can Build - Book 3
Description
Book three encompasses years 1993 through 2002, and offers a greater variety of applications with the cherished tradition - the expectation - of challenge.
Flex your metalworking skills on such engine projects as a no-casting 1.5 x 1.5V steam engine, a walking-beam Stirling-cycle mill engine, an epicyclic steam engine, and 17 more -- and bonus sections that offer hobby-expanding related topics.
Hardbound 216 pages
Best Value: Steam & Stirling Set - 4 Books
Price
$45.00
Availability
In Stock
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SS3
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6 Projects for the Shaper DVD
Title
6 Projects for the Shaper DVD
Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description
In this DVD, Rudy describes and demonstrates how to make a tapered soft jaw for your vise, a pair of V-blocks, cut dovetail slides, external or internal keyseats and learn how to index and cut spur gears. Drawings, charts and outline included.
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$39.95
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In Stock
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BC80
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A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport "2J" Variable Speed Milling Machine
Title
A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport "2J" Variable Speed Milling Machine
Description
If you are planning on refurbishing your Bridgeport Series 1 "2J" or "2J2" Mill or if you are out in the market looking for a good used Bridgeport, then this manual is a great place to start. " A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport 2J Variable Speed Milling Machine " ; this 152 page soft-cover shop manual, is fully illustrated with over 400 B&W photographs and diagrams, plus step-by-step instructions for disassembling, cleaning, reassembling and adjusting all of the critical components of the variable speed 2J milling machine.
Softbound. 152 pages.
Price
$38.95
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In Stock
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RBP2JMM
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A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Milling Machine
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A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Milling Machine
Description
If you are planning on refurbishing your Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Mill (Step Pulley Model) or if you are in the market for a good used Bridgeport, then this new manual by ILION Industrial Services is a great place to start. " A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Milling Machine ". This 126 page soft cover shop manual, is fully illustrated with over 350 B&W photographs and diagrams, plus step-by-step instructions for disassembling, cleaning, reassembling and adjusting all of the critical components of the Step Pulley J-head milling machine.
Softbound. 126 pages.
Price
$32.95
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In Stock
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RBP1JMM
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A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe 9" Model A, B & C Plus Model 10k
Title
A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe 9" Model A, B & C Plus Model 10k
Description
If you are thinking about cleaning up that old South Bend Lathe that was given to you by your grandfather and has been sitting in your garage, this manual is what you will need to get the job done. " A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe 9" Model A, B & C and Model 10k " is a brand new soft cover, 106 page shop manual which is fully illustrated with over 300 B&W photographs plus step-by-step maintenance instructions for the standard South Bend workshop lathes that were produced in large numbers between 1939 and the late 1980's.
Softbound. 106 pages.
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$29.95
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In Stock
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SBLSM
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A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe Models 10L, 13, 14 1/2, & 16
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A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe Models 10L, 13, 14 1/2, & 16
Description
Introducing a new publication for the South Bend Lathe enthusiast from ILION Industrial Services: A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe for Models 10L and 10R (known as the Heavy 10), 13" 14.5" and 16". The manual is a bound 8.5" x 11" soft cover, 156 pages in length and is fully illustrated with over 450 B&W photographs plus step-by-step instructions for refurbishing your lathe.
Softbound. 156 pages.
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$39.95
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In Stock
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SBLLG
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Advanced Aspects of Machine Lathe Operation DVD
Title
Advanced Aspects of Machine Lathe Operation DVD
Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description
Rudy's back with two hours worth of excellent advanced techniques for achieving a very high degree of accuracy while boring, turning, facing, threading, milling or grinding on your lathe. He also discusses and demonstrates the most important accessories you will use on your lathe. 2 hours.
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$44.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC63

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