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FoR 9.5mm Parting Tool

				

				

					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
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Fundamentals of Machine Lathe Operation DVD

				

				

					By Rudy Kouhoupt
				

				

					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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Fundamentals of Milling Machine Operation DVD

				

				

					By Rudy Kouhoupt
				

				

					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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Generators and Inverters

				

				

					By Stephen Chastain
				

				

					
Steve Chastain's newest book give you the guidance to design and build your own power plant. It's the most complete small generator reference and go-to book available. Everything you need to know about building or buying small power plants. This book answers a slew of questions about generating your own electricity. 
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Grinding lathe Tools DVD

				

				

					By Rudy Kouhoupt
				

				

					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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Hot Bluing Firearms DVD

				

				

					By Steve Acker
				

				

					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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How to Cut Screw Threads DVD

				

				

					By Rudy Kouhoupt
				

				

					Screw Thread forms, and parts, cutting calculations and techniques for cutting threads on the lathe are described and demonstrated. Printed charts and tables are included with this machining DVD. 1 hour.				

				
				

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How to Cut Spur Gears DVD

				

				

					By Rudy Kouhoupt
				

				

					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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Laying Track at Train Mountain DVD

				

				

					By Quentin Breen
				

				

					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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Machine Lathe - Fundamentals and Advanced Operation DVD Set

				

				

					By Rudy Kouhoupt
				

				

					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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MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 2.00

				

				

					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.
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. 
+2.00 is similar in strength to moderately weak reading glasses.				

				
				

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MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 2.50

				

				

					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. 
+2.50 is similar in strength to moderate reading glasses.				

				
				

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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. 
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.				

				
				

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MagniClips Magnifying Clip-ons + 3.50

				

				

					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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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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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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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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