Village Press

MagniClips Magnifiers are effective for people who need to focus at an intermediate distance such as a computer screen, or to do crafting or needlework. Close-up tasks such as threading a needle or working on miniatures come into view with MagniClips Magnifiers. Even non-glasses wearers can wear them over the sunglasses when working or reading outside.

Easily carried in a purse or pocket, they'll be an indispensable item. You may need more than one pair for the car, kitchen, workshop and pocket.

+3.50 is similar in strength to medium-strong reading glasses.

MagniClips Magnifiers are effective for people who need to focus at an intermediate distance such as a computer screen, or to do crafting or needlework. Close-up tasks such as threading a needle or working on miniatures come into view with MagniClips Magnifiers. Even non-glasses wearers can wear them over the sunglasses when working or reading outside.

Easily carried in a purse or pocket, they'll be an indispensable item. You may need more than one pair for the car, kitchen, workshop and pocket.

+4.00 is similar in strength to strong reading glasses.

Metalworking Book Six is one of the "beefiest" books Village Press has ever produced, Reprinting from mid 1997 through1998, with 11 Technique articles, 19 Lathe Accessories, 8 Milling/Drilling Accessories, 21 Shop Improvement Projects, and 4 Hobby Projects. Some of the highlights of this book include Pat Loop's "A Micro Drill Press" and Donald Dobias' "Making Gears Using a Hob."

Hardbound. 272 pages.

by Rudy Kouhoupt

Combined for the first time in one discounted package, Fundamentals of Milling Machine Operation and Advanced Aspects of Milling Machine Operation DVDs are just what you need to learn and master your mill. Save 10% by purchasing the set!

by Steve Bleile

Produced in 1999, Steve Bleile describes and demonstrates torch cutting with your oxy-acetylene welding equipment. 45 minutes.

by Rudy Kouhoupt

Notice how Rudy's engines and models are always dressed up with tasteful paint and pinstriped designs. He has developed a foolproof method for achieving satisfying results every time so your designs will have a professional and classy look. He discusses materials and tools, patterns for wheels and panels, line types, and then demonstrates his techniques for creating perfect pinstripes. Also included are his outline, construction drawings for a trammel and drawn examples of his successful designs. 1 hour.

>Watch a brief clip from the DVD.

by Rudy Kouhoupt

Rudy has designed and built this dynamic two-stroke cycle, open frame engine with poppet valves. The cams, valves, con rod and all moving parts are visible. It has no gears, and requires no castings. It runs on either Coleman lantern fuel or gasoline. Sparkplug ignition. Two DVDs (total nearly 4 hours) 12 sheets of accurate, full-sized drawings, bill of materials and 7 sheets of outline and commentary are included.

>Watch a brief clip from the DVD.

Diamond Toolholder's unique design provides a number of benefits over standard tooling, both in use and when sharpening. When cutting, 80 degree included angle of tool allows machinist to both turn and face in same setup, saving time and tooling. When it comes time to sharpen toolbit, simply clamp it in sharpening jig (supplied with Right Hand Toolholder kit) and grind. That's all there is to sharpening toolbit -- no complicated geometry, only one face needs grinding. Get perfect results every time!

8mm Toolholder is perfect size for smaller, 6-9 inch lathes, such as South Bend 9 or Myford 8. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 7/16"x1/2" shank size. "R" denotes a right hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe headstock and will do facing cuts on stock to left side of tool. Left hand toolholders are also available.

Tool holder size will depend on a combination of size of your lathe and type of tool post fitted. Model number indicates distance in millimeters from bottom of tool post tool slot to lathe centerline. Check tool height and size of tool slot in tool post before purchasing.

R8mm Toolholder Kit includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

Diamond Toolholder's unique design provides a number of benefits over standard tooling, both in use and when sharpening. When cutting, 80 degree included angle of tool allows machinist to both turn and face in same setup, saving time and tooling. When it comes time to sharpen toolbit, simply clamp it in sharpening jig (supplied with Right Hand Toolholder kit) and grind. That's all there is to sharpening toolbit -- no complicated geometry, only one face needs grinding. Get prefect results every time!

L8mm Toolholder is perfect size for smaller, 6-9 inch lathes, such as South Bend 9 or Myford 8. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 7/16"x1/2" shank size. "L" denotes a left hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe tailstock and will do facing cuts on shoulders to right side of tool. Right hand toolholders are also available.

Tool holder size will depend on a combination of size of your lathe and type of tool post fitted. Model number indicates distance in millimeters from bottom of tool post tool slot to lathe centerline. Check tool height and size of tool slot in tool post before purchasing.

L8mm Toolholder includes:
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank

NOTE: This model includes the HSS tool blank only, assuming you already own Right Hand Diamond Toolholder, which comes with a Hex Key, Grinding Jig, DVD, and HSM article reprints.

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

R-L8mm is proper size for lathes with 7" to 10" swing
e.g. Logan 9", South Bend 9", Sheldon 8, etc.

HSS tool bit size - 1/4"x1/4"x38mm (1 1/2") M42 grade 8% Cobalt

Shank size (HWL) - 12.7mmx8mmx76mm (1/2"x15/32"x3")

Minimum tool height - 8mm (3/8")

Distance from shank to tool tip - 32mm (1 1/4")

Clamp screw - M5

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instruction DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

R-L-"FoR" 8mm combines Right and Left-hand 8mm Diamond Toolholders with "FoR" (Front-or-Rear) 8mm Parting Tool, so when all turning, facing, cutting to a shoulder and screw thread forming is finished, you have FoR 8mm tool ready to remove your work cleanly and quickly from lathe. Only requirement for your lathe is that it be operated in reverse. FoR 8mm Cutoff Tool includes high strength Crobalt parting tool blade as part of this package, so cut will be clean and precise.

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Crobalt Cutoff Blade
- 1 FoR 8mm Parting Tool
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

By buying this combo, you're saving a total of $68.00 versus what you would have paid by buying each tool separately.

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

Diamond Toolholder's unique design provides a number of benefits over standard tooling, both in use and when sharpening. When cutting, 80 degree included angle of tool allows machinist to both turn and face in same setup, saving time and tooling. When it comes time to sharpen toolbit, simply clamp it in sharpening jig (supplied with Right Hand Toolholder kit) and grind. That's all there is to sharpening toolbit -- no complicated geometry, only one face needs grinding. Get prefect results every time!

R9.5mm Toolholder is perfect size for smaller, 9-12 inch lathes such as South Bend 9 or Logan 10. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 1/2"x1/2" shank size. "R" denotes a right hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe headstock and will do facing cuts on stock to left side of tool. Left hand toolholders are also available.

Tool holder size will depend on a combination of size of your lathe and type of tool post fitted. Model number indicates distance in millimeters from bottom of tool post tool slot to lathe centerline. Check tool height and size of tool slot in tool post before purchasing.

R9.5mm Toolholder Kit includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

Diamond Toolholder's unique design provides a number of benefits over standard tooling, both in use and when sharpening. When cutting, 80 degree included angle of tool allows machinist to both turn and face in same setup, saving time and tooling. When it comes time to sharpen toolbit, simply clamp it in sharpening jig (supplied with Right Hand Toolholder kit) and grind. That's all there is to sharpening toolbit -- no complicated geometry, only one face needs grinding. Get prefect results every time!

L9.5mm Toolholder is perfect size for smaller, 9-12 inch lathes such as South Bend 9 or Logan 10. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 1/2"x1/2" shank size. "L" denotes a left hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe tailstock and will do facing cuts on shoulders to right side of tool. Right hand toolholders are also available.

Tool holder size will depend on a combination of size of your lathe and type of tool post fitted. Model number indicates distance in millimeters from bottom of tool post tool slot to lathe centerline. Check tool height and size of tool slot in tool post before purchasing.

L9.5mm Toolholder includes:
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank

NOTE: This model includes the HSS tool blank only, assuming you already own Right Hand Diamond Toolholder, which comes with a Hex Key, Grinding Jig, DVD, and HSM article reprints.

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

R-L9.5 is proper size for lathes with 9" to 12" swing
e.g. Logan 9", South Bend 9", etc.

HSS tool bit size - 1/4"x1/4"x38mm (1 1/2") M42 grade 8% Cobalt

Shank size (HWL) - 12.7mmx12mmx76mm (1/2"x15/32"x3")

Minimum tool height - 9.5mm (3/8")

Distance from shank to tool tip - 32mm (1 1/4")

Clamp screw - M5

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

By buying this combo, you're saving a total of $25.00 versus what you would have paid by buying each tool separately.

R-L9.5 combines Right and Left-hand 9.5 Diamond Toolholders with "FoR" (Front or Rear) 9.5mm Parting Tool, so when all turning, facing, cutting to a shoulder and screw thread forming is finished, you have FoR tool ready to remove your work cleanly and quickly from lathe. Only requirement for your lathe is that it be operated in reverse. FoR includes high strength Crobalt parting tool blade, so cut will be clean and precise. This new parting tool is exactly proper size (9.5mm) to work in your toolpost, and line up with your workpiece.

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Crobalt Cutoff Blade
- 1 FoR 9.5mm Parting Tool
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

By buying this combo, you're saving a total of $73.00 versus what you would have paid by buying each tool separately.

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

Diamond Toolholder's unique design provides a number of benefits over standard tooling, both in use and when sharpening. When cutting, 80 degree included angle of tool allows machinist to both turn and face in same setup, saving time and tooling. When it comes time to sharpen toolbit, simply clamp it in sharpening jig (supplied with Right Hand Toolholder kit) and grind. That's all there is to sharpening toolbit -- no complicated geometry, only one face needs grinding. Get prefect results every time!

R12mm Toolholder is perfect size for 7-12 inch lathes and it works well with toolpost heights found on most Asian imports. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 15/32"x19/32" shank size. "R" denotes a right hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe headstock and will do facing cuts on stock to left side of tool. Left hand toolholders are also available.

Tool holder size will depend on a combination of size of your lathe and type of tool post fitted. Model number indicates distance in millimeters from bottom of tool post tool slot to lathe centerline. Check tool height and size of tool slot in tool post before purchasing.

R12mm Toolholder Kit includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.