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Crobalt Square Bit 1/4"x1-1/2" L

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Crobalt Square Bit 1/4"x1-1/2" L

Description

Crobalt cast alloy is an alternative tool bit to the 1/4" HSS tips usually used in the Diamond Tool Holders, its ideal for turning tough materials such as stainless, cast iron, and high carbon steels. Tougher and less brittle than carbide it can be ground using a normal aluminum oxide wheel, Crobalt contains 50% cobalt with the remainder being tungsten and chromium, there is no iron or steel in the alloy.
Watch the Diamond Toolholder in action doing a comparison test between M42 HSS (CoHSS) and Crobalt cast alloy -- both toolbits are 1/4" square.
They are being used in a Right Hand 12mm model Diamond Tool Holder, to turn 304 and 316 stainless bar and an interrupted cut on a piece of cast iron.
The lathe is a 1960s Colchester Chipmaster.
The Crobalt tips are 1/4" x 1/4" x 1 1/2" (6.35mm x 6.35mm x 38mm) and they come with square cut ends to be ground to the correct angle by the customer, using the Diamond Tool Holder grinding jig that comes with each tool holder kit.
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If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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$14.00

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BC207

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Crobalt Square Bit 3/16"x1-1/2" L

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Crobalt Square Bit 3/16"x1-1/2" L

Description

Crobalt cast alloy is an alternative tool bit to the 3/16" HSS tips usually used in the Diamond Tool Holders, its ideal for turning tough materials such as stainless, cast iron, and high carbon steels. Tougher and less brittle than carbide it can be ground using a normal aluminum oxide wheel, Crobalt contains 50% cobalt with the remainder being tungsten and chromium. There is no iron or steel in the alloy.
Watch the Diamond Toolholder in action doing a comparison test between M42 HSS (CoHSS) and Crobalt cast alloy -- both toolbits are 3/16" square.
They are being used in a Right Hand 12mm model Diamond Tool Holder, to turn 304 and 316 stainless bar and an interrupted cut on a piece of cast iron.
The Crobalt tips come with square cut ends to be ground to the correct angle by the customer, using the Diamond Tool Holder grinding jig that comes with each tool holder kit. This particular size is specifically chosen to work on the ML8 Diamond Toolholder, both Right-hand and Left-hand models.
Features/Tips
If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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$14.00

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BC227

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Crobalt Square Bit 5/16"x1-1/2" L

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Crobalt Square Bit 5/16"x1-1/2" L

Description

Crobalt cast alloy is an alternative tool bit to the 5/16" HSS tips usually used in the Diamond Tool Holders, its ideal for turning tough materials such as stainless, cast iron, and high carbon steels. Tougher and less brittle than carbide it can be ground using a normal aluminum oxide wheel, Crobalt contains 50% cobalt with the remainder being tungsten and chromium. There is no iron or steel in the alloy.
Watch the Diamond Toolholder in action doing a comparison test between M42 HSS (CoHSS) and Crobalt cast alloy -- both toolbits are 5/16" square.
They are being used in a Right Hand 12mm model Diamond Tool Holder, to turn 304 and 316 stainless bar and an interrupted cut on a piece of cast iron.
The lathe is a 1960s Colchester Chipmaster.
The Crobalt tips come with square cut ends to be ground to the correct angle by the customer, using the Diamond Tool Holder grinding jig that comes with each tool holder kit. This particular size is specifically chosen to work on the ML8 Diamond Toolholder, both Right-hand and Left-hand models.
Features/Tips
If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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$16.00

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Order Code

BC259

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Drilling, Reaming, Tapping and Milling on the Drill Press DVD

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Drilling, Reaming, Tapping and Milling on the Drill Press DVD

Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description

Drilling, Reaming, Tapping and Milling on the Drill Press. Many people sell the drill press short when it comes to machining. Rudy demonstrates many operations that make it a very important part of your shop.
Watch a brief clip from the DVD.

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$35.95

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BC74

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Falk No. 01 Locomotive - PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED

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Falk No. 01 Locomotive - PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED

Author

By William M. Harris

Description

In a series originally offered by Live Steam Magazine, the very popular 1-1/2" scale Elk River Mill & Lumber Company Falk logging engine continues to captivate builders.
Softbound. 64 pages.

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$12.95

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FALK

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Figure It Out - Common Sense and a Calculator DVD

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Figure It Out - Common Sense and a Calculator DVD

Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description

Did you ever wonder how high the valves should lift; what happens when you scale it up or down; how big the inlet passage should be; why small engines run so fast; how heavy it will be; how the flywheel effect changes with size; how to set your lathe for greater accuracy; or how to check tapers and angles? Rudy describes and illustrates his real world approach to problem solving on these and other subjects in the shop and at the drawing board. He includes an outline and drawings of examples used in the DVD presentation.
Watch a brief clip from the DVD.

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$35.95

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BC75

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Flux Core Arc Welding DVD

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Flux Core Arc Welding DVD

Author

By Steve Bleile

Description

This DVD is an introduction to flux core arc welding, featuring extremely close-up demonstrations of actual welds in all positions. Steve discusses equipment, welding wires, fundamentals, self-shielded and gas shielded types. 56 minutes.

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$25.95

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BC83

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FoR 16mm Parting Tool

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FoR 16mm Parting Tool

Description

The FoR Inverted Parting Toolholder operates with the blade held in an upside down position and can be used on front or rear tool posts.
For lathes with a screw on chuck the holder must be used with a rear tool post.
Parting blade not included.
Features/Tips
If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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$105.00

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Order Code

BC271

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FoR 20mm Parting Tool

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FoR 20mm Parting Tool

Description

The FoR Inverted Parting Toolholder operates with the blade held in an upside down position and can be used on front or rear tool posts.
For lathes with a screw on chuck the holder must be used with a rear tool post.
Parting blade not included.
Features/Tips
If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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$105.00

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Order Code

BC284

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FoR 8mm Parting Tool

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FoR 8mm Parting Tool

Description

The FoR Inverted Parting Toolholder operates with the blade held in an upside down position and can be used on front or rear tool posts.
For lathes with a screw on chuck the holder must be used with a rear tool post.
Parting blade not included.
Features/Tips
If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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$95.00

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Order Code

BC230

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FoR 9.5mm Parting Tool

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FoR 9.5mm Parting Tool

Description

The FoR Inverted Parting Toolholder operates with the blade held in an upside down position and can be used on front or rear tool posts.
For lathes with a screw on chuck the holder must be used with a rear tool post.
Parting blade not included.
Features/Tips
If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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$95.00

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BC269

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Fundamentals of Machine Lathe Operation DVD

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Fundamentals of Machine Lathe Operation DVD

Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description

Rudy thoroughly covers the basics of facing, boring and turning on the lathe. Included are plans and directions for a project to practice your skills. He demonstrates on his 1933 9" South Bend lathe. Rudy Kouhoupt has been the premiere teacher of machining for novice machinists everywhere. His seven books and 17 machining DVDs are perfect examples of his knowledge and skills.1 hour, 35 minutes.

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$44.95

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BC70

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Fundamentals of Milling Machine Operation DVD

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Fundamentals of Milling Machine Operation DVD

Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description

The basics of milling on a vertical milling machine are covered. Included are a printed outline, plans and directions for a project to practice your new skills -- an excellent fly cutter. 2 hours.

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$44.95

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BC62

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GMAW (MIG) Wire Feed Welding DVD

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GMAW (MIG) Wire Feed Welding DVD

Author

By Steve Bleile

Description

This DVD was produced in 2002 provides a "working knowledge" of the technical aspects, plus the welder skills necessary for using the Gas Metal Arc Welding process, commonly referred to as mig welding (solid wire with an externally furnished shielding gas). This process has been used in industry for a long time, but with the development of smaller, less expensive welding machines, it is becoming widespread in home shops because of its ease of operation. Steve also covers safety concerns inherent with all welding procedures. 45 minutes.

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$25.95

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BC84

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Grinding lathe Tools DVD

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Grinding lathe Tools DVD

Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description

Rudy discusses lathe cutting tools in depth and then describes how each would be ground properly for optimum metal cutting. Also included are plans to build a grinding table that will increase your accuracy when grinding your lathe tools. For those of you using the Diamond Toolholder, Rudy goes into great detail about grinding the toolbit for it. 1 hour 45 minutes.

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$39.95

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BC66

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Hot Bluing Firearms DVD

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Hot Bluing Firearms DVD

Author

By Steve Acker

Description

The chemical and mechanical processes of hot bluing steel are described by Steve. He then demonstrates the procedures with the best quality equipment and materials. He also describes how you can blue your firearms on a limited budget. Learn to apply a professional finish to your firearms and restore the beauty of your old ones. See a layout used by professionals for profitable bluing and excellent results. Equipment, alternate heat sources and safety concerns are discussed in detail. 1 hour 10 minutes.

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$49.95

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Order Code

BC92