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Figure It Out - Common Sense and a Calculator DVD
Title
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.
Price
$35.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC75
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Flux Core Arc Welding DVD
Title
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.
Price
$25.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC83
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FoR 16mm Parting Tool
Title
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.
Price
$105.00
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC271
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FoR 20mm Parting Tool
Title
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.
Price
$105.00
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC284
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FoR 8mm Parting Tool
Title
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.
Price
$95.00
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC230
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FoR 9.5mm Parting Tool
Title
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.
Price
$95.00
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC269
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Fundamentals of Machine Lathe Operation DVD
Title
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.
Price
$44.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC70
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Fundamentals of Milling Machine Operation DVD
Title
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.
Price
$44.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC62
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GMAW (MIG) Wire Feed Welding DVD
Title
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.
Price
$25.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC84
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Grinding lathe Tools DVD
Title
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.
Price
$39.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC66
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Hot Bluing Firearms DVD
Title
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.
Price
$49.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC92
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How to Cut Spur Gears DVD
Title
How to Cut Spur Gears DVD
Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description
Using just a small mill and your lathe, you can learn how to cut your own spur gears. Terms and techniques are all covered. Charts and tables are included. 45 minutes.
Watch a brief clip from the DVD.
Price
$35.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC65
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In Pursuit of The Perfect Shop
Title
In Pursuit of The Perfect Shop
Author

By J. Randolph Bulgin

Description
As one of our popular authors in the Village Press metalworking magazines, Randolph's words and easy-to-follow and learn-from writing style has helped new hobbyists (and experienced metalworkers) build a strong foundation of machining knowledge - both as a hobby and a profession. In Pursuit of The Perfect Shop adds another cornerstone to that foundation.
228 pages. Hardbound.
Price
$39.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
TPS
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L16mm Diamond Toolholder
Title
L16mm Diamond Toolholder
Description
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!
L16mm Toolholder is perfect size for medium to large sized lathes, 12-19 inches in swing. toolholder uses 5/16" square toolbits and features a .672"x5/8"x3-1/2" shank size for increased ridgidity. "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.
L16mm 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
If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.
Price
$135.00
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC258
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Laying Track at Train Mountain DVD
Title
Laying Track at Train Mountain DVD
Author

By Quentin Breen

Description
Quentin Breen describes the complex and very thorough process of laying track on the 17 miles of 7-1/2" gauge track over the very hilly terrain at Train Mountain in Chiloquin, Oregon. Volunteers demonstrate the process.
Price
$17.95
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC171
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Machine Lathe - Fundamentals and Advanced Operation DVD Set
Title
Machine Lathe - Fundamentals and Advanced Operation DVD Set
Author

By Rudy Kouhoupt

Description
Combined for the first time in one discounted package, Fundamentals of Machine Lathe Operation and Advanced Aspects of Machine Lathe Operation DVDs are just what you need to learn and master your lathe. Save 10% by purchasing the set!
Price
$80.00
Availability
In Stock
Order Code
BC286