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MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 3.00

				

				

					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. 
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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.
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Marvelous Magnetic Machines

				

				

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

				

				

					By Stephen Chastain
				

				

					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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MetalCasting: A Sand Casting Manual for the Small Foundry Vol. 1

				

				

					By Stephen Chastain
				

				

					
Learn how to cast metal in sand molds using simple techniques and readily available materials. Steve 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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MetalWorking Book Volume 4

				

				

					Compiled by Neil Knopf and edited by Clover McKinley
				

				

					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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MetalWorking Book Volume 5

				

				

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

				

					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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MetalWorking Book Volume 6

				

				

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

				

					 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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MetalWorking Set - Books 4-6

				

				

					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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Milling Machine - Fundamentals and Advanced Operation DVD Set

				

				

					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!				

				
				

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Operating a Horizontal Milling Machine DVD

				

				

					By Rudy Kouhoupt
				

				

					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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Operating a Shaper DVD

				

				

					By Rudy Kouhoupt
				

				

					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. 
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Oxy-Acetylene Welding DVD

				

				

					By Steve Bleile
				

				

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

				
				

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Pinstriping Made Simple DVD

				

				

					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. 
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PIONEER: A Non-Compression Internal Combustion Engine 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. 
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Projects 10

				

				

					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.
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Projects 11

				

				

					The newest volume in the Projects Series features articles from the years 2003 and 2004. This edition contains 14 Techniques, 10 Lathe Accessories, 5 Milling and Drilling Machine Accessories, 11 Shop Improvement Articles, 3 Hobby Projects, and 1 Quest for Mastery Article. Hardbound. 272 pages.				

				
				

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Projects 4

				

				

					Edited by Joe D. Rice
				

				

					Reprinting the years 1987, 1988, and 1989,  Projects Four  is a comprehensive volume containing many different articles to suite any reader, with 21 Technique Articles, 15 Lathe Accessories, 2 Drill Press Accessories, 4 Mill Accessories, 4 Shop Improvement Articles, 5 Foundry Articles, and 3 Hobby Projects.  Duane Dehnicke's Sentinel engine is sure to delight any hobby machinist, and the Foundry section will help you expand your metalworking capabilities! 
Hardbound. 200 pages.				

				
				

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Projects 6

				

				

					Edited by Joe D. Rice
				

				

					Reprinting the years 1992, 1993, and 1994,  Projects Six  is one of our largest volumes!  Inside, you'll find 17 Technique Articles, 2 Drill Press Accessories, 9 Lathe Accessories, 8 Milling Machine Accessories, 8 Shop Improvement Projects, and 1 Hobby Project.  Some of the highlights of this edition include John Snyder's "Wood Carving Machine," Michael Hoff's "Simple Indexing Rotary Table," and Richard Torgerson's "Quick-change Tool Post System." 
Hardbound. 240 pages.				

				
				

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Projects 7

				

				

					Edited by Joe D. Rice
				

				

					With issue years 1989 through 1996 contained in its pages,  Projects Seven  will add 6 years of  The Home Shop Machinist  to your book shelf!   Projects Seven  is also the only place where you will find Roland Friestad's first four CNC articles - the ones he wrote before his "Computers in the Shop" column. Of course, manual machining is the focus of  Projects Seven,  with 21 Techniques, 7 Lathe Accessories, 5 Milling Machine Accessories, 12 Shop Improvement Articles, and 4 Hobby Projects. 
Hardbound. 200 pages.				

				
				

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