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Title: MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 3.00
Description: 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.
+3.00 is similar in strength to moderate reading glasses.; More Information...
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MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 3.50

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MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 3.50

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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.

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$14.50

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BC181

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MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 4.00

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MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 4.00

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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.

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$14.50

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Marvelous Magnetic Machines

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Marvelous Magnetic Machines

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You're standing in front of an old card table in a driveway at a garage sale. On that table is a one-quart aluminum saucepan, a votive candle holder, pieces of some office machinery and a wooden awards plaque. What do you see here? If you did not answer "a six-cylinder radial electromagnetic attraction motor," then you need this book! H.P. Friedrichs (author of The Voice of the Crystal and Instruments of Amplification) returns this time to explore the principles behind the operation and construction of five simple, yet impressive, model electric motors
Hardcover, 160 pages, 177 photos and illustrations.

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$29.95

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MMM

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Metal Casting: A Sand Casting Manual for the Small Foundry Vol. 2

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Metal Casting: A Sand Casting Manual for the Small Foundry Vol. 2

Author

By Stephen D. Chastain

Description

Part 2 of the Sand Casting Manual continues by describing advanced techniques. Using non-technical terms, Steve Chastain shows how to cast metal parts for little cost in your own backyard. In comprehensive and popular series, you learn to make your own foundry tools and equipment. You'll also get in-depth information on various metals and their properties. Chastain, a Mechanical and Materials engineer, shows the beginner how to make a sand mold and then how to hone your skills to produce high quality castings.

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$23.95

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BC104

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MetalWorking Book Volume 4

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MetalWorking Book Volume 4

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Compiled by Neil Knopf and edited by Clover McKinley

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Reprinting Projects in Metal from the years 1994 and 1995, Metalworking Book Four gives you 12 Technique articles, 12 Lathe Accessories, 12 Milling/Drilling Machine Accessories, 19 Shop Improvement articles, and 1 Hobby Project. Headlined by Fred LaVenuta's "Home Sandblasting Cabinet" and Harold Mason's "The Tripod Eliminator - Making a Stand for Better Pictures," this book is bound to be a wonderful addition to your bookshelf.
Hardbound. 255 pages.

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$42.00

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MetalWorking Book Volume 5

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MetalWorking Book Volume 5

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Compiled by Neil Knopf and edited by Craig Foster and Clover McKinley

Description

Mike Pileski's "A Tool Block Carousel" and Arnold Teague's "Atkinson Cycle Engine" are among many standouts in the fifth installment of this series. Metalworking Book Five gives you 12 Technique articles, 8 Lathe Accessories, 7 Milling/Drilling Accessories, 21 Shop Improvement Projects, and 4 Hobby Projects. Reprinting the years 1996 and 1997, Metalworking Book Five provides an easy way to add to your machining library!
Hardbound. 228 pages.

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$42.00

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M5

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MetalWorking Book Volume 6

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MetalWorking Book Volume 6

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Compiled by Neil Knopf and edited by Craig Foster and Clover McKinley

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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.

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$42.00

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M6

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MetalWorking Set - Books 4-6

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MetalWorking Set - Books 4-6

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Smart tools, techniques, and projects exclusively from the pages of Projects in Metal magazine, years 1994-1997. Books average 254 pages each, all hardbound. Three book set.

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$110.00

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Milling Machine - Fundamentals and Advanced Operation DVD Set

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Milling Machine - Fundamentals and Advanced Operation DVD Set

Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description

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!

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$80.00

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BC287

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Operating a Horizontal Milling Machine DVD

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Operating a Horizontal Milling Machine DVD

Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description

Rudy has acquired and reconditioned an old Atlas horizontal mill. In this DVD, he shows you the many cuts this remarkable machine can make. With the DVD he also provides an outline and plans for two tools you can use with your own horizontal milling machine. 2 hours 30 minutes.

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$44.95

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BC72

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Operating a Shaper DVD

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Operating a Shaper DVD

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By Rudy Kouhoupt

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You may remember Rudy's article in The Home Shop Machinist called "Old Iron." This video shows you the various functions on his reconditioned shaper and how you can operate one yourself. 2 hours.
Watch a brief clip from the DVD.

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$39.95

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BC73

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Oxy-Acetylene Welding DVD

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Oxy-Acetylene Welding DVD

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By Steve Bleile

Description

This DVD was produced in 1998 and covers all aspects of oxy-acetylene welding techniques and safety concerns. 42 minutes.

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$25.95

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BC86

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Pinstriping Made Simple DVD

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Pinstriping Made Simple DVD

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By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description

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.

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$35.95

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BC79

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PIONEER: A Non-Compression Internal Combustion Engine DVD

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PIONEER: A Non-Compression Internal Combustion Engine DVD

Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

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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.

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$59.95

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BC185

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Projects Ten features articles from the years 2001 and 2002. This edition features 14 Techniques, 12 Lathe Accessories, 6 Milling and Drilling Machine Accessories, 10 Shop Improvement Articles, 3 Hobby Projects, and 2 Research for Mastery Articles. The new Research for Mastery section features George Genevro and Doug Kelley. Genevro discusses the Continental A-40 Aircraft Engine and Kelley shares his Notes on Building a Nine-Cylinder Radial Aircraft Engine.
Hardbound. 200 pages.

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$45.00

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P10