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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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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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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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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

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.

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$44.95

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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.

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$44.95

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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.

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$25.95

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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.

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$39.95

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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.

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$49.95

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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.

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$35.95

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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.

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$39.95

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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.

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$135.00

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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.

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$17.95

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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!

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$80.00

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BC286