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The Engines of Doug Kelley

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The Engines of Doug Kelley

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Are you looking for a project to challenge your skills? Featuring four model engines from one of premier model engineers of our time, including never-before-published Nash engine. 120 page book is ring bound for workshop ease. Even if building a model engine is on "someday" list, you'll enjoy viewing Kelley's skilled craftsmanship.

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$28.00

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The Steam Engines of Ray HasBrouck

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The Steam Engines of Ray HasBrouck

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Features ten engine designs, ranging in size from a tiny 1/8" bore, air-powered engine, up to steam engines large enough to power a boat - something for everyone! With Ray's no-casting approach, the engine designs are both timeless and economical to build.
The 112 page, 8-1/2" x 11" book is wire bound, to better serve you in the place it's likely to spend most of its time, the workshop. Combining all ten of Ray's engines, including the seldom-seen No. 2, this book is a must-have for anyone contemplating a small engine project.

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$24.95

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Arc Welding I DVD

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Arc Welding I DVD

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By Steve Bleile

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This DVD was produced in 2000. Steve describes and demonstrates several basic aspects of arc welding, as well as important safety concerns. 44 minutes.

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$25.95

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BC81

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Arc Welding II DVD

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Arc Welding II DVD

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By Steve Bleile

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This DVD provides more insight into "watching the puddle" to set the amperage, adjust the travel speed, and maintain the correct rod angle and arc gap. It also covers metal preparation, fit up, and welder skills for butt joints, lap joints, T-joints and corner joints. 45 minutes.

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Build an EDM - Electrical Discharge Machining - Removing Metal by Spark Erosion

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Build an EDM - Electrical Discharge Machining - Removing Metal by Spark Erosion

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By Robert P. Langlois

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Remove metal by spark erosion through electrical discharge machining. Descriptive hand-penned drawings put the author at your elbow. Electrical Discharge Machining -- Removing Metal by Spark Erosion, first published as a series in The Home Shop Machinist. Fun to make, fascinating to use -- perfect results!
Softbound. 56 pages.

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Building a Single-shot, Falling-Block RIFLE ACTION

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Building a Single-shot, Falling-Block RIFLE ACTION

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By Walter R. Mueller

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Originally published as a series in The Home Shop Machinist magazine, this very popular gunsmithing project for firearms enthusiasts is now presented complete in soft-cover format for workbench ease.
Softbound. 44 pages.

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$17.00

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How to Cut Screw Threads DVD

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How to Cut Screw Threads DVD

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By Rudy Kouhoupt

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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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$35.95

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Kozo's Building the Climax

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Kozo's Building the Climax

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By Kozo Hiraoka

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Clear step-by-step instructions, descriptive drawings, and crisp photos guide builders at all levels toward beautiful, successful 3/4", 1" and 1.5" scale steam engines. Fabricate every single part of your engine from raw stock, and not purchase any (potentially) expensive pre-made parts. No castings to fool with either, just clear and concise directions for making each part, simply and correctly. Hardbound. 224 pages.

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Machine Lathe - Fundamentals and Advanced Operation DVD Set

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Machine Lathe - Fundamentals and Advanced Operation DVD Set

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By Rudy Kouhoupt

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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

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The Shop Wisdom of Rudy Kouhoupt Volume 4 - The Micro Machinist's Legacy

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The Shop Wisdom of Rudy Kouhoupt Volume 4 - The Micro Machinist's Legacy

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By Rudy Kouhoupt

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To honor Rudy's vision for producing a series of single-project "chapbooks," the publishers have placed his final articles from The Home Shop Machinist's Micro Machinist column in a spiral-bound chapbook format.
Sprialbound. 80 pages.
Best Value: The Rudy Kouhoupt Shop Wisdom Set.

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$14.95

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6 Projects for the Shaper DVD

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6 Projects for the Shaper DVD

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By Rudy Kouhoupt

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In this DVD, Rudy describes and demonstrates how to make a tapered soft jaw for your vise, a pair of V-blocks, cut dovetail slides, external or internal keyseats and learn how to index and cut spur gears. Drawings, charts and outline included.

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A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport "2J" Variable Speed Milling Machine

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A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport "2J" Variable Speed Milling Machine

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If you are planning on refurbishing your Bridgeport Series 1 "2J" or "2J2" Mill or if you are out in the market looking for a good used Bridgeport, then this manual is a great place to start. " A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport 2J Variable Speed Milling Machine " ; this 152 page soft-cover shop manual, is fully illustrated with over 400 B&W photographs and diagrams, plus step-by-step instructions for disassembling, cleaning, reassembling and adjusting all of the critical components of the variable speed 2J milling machine.
Softbound. 152 pages.

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A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Milling Machine

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A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Milling Machine

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If you are planning on refurbishing your Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Mill (Step Pulley Model) or if you are in the market for a good used Bridgeport, then this new manual by ILION Industrial Services is a great place to start. " A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Milling Machine ". This 126 page soft cover shop manual, is fully illustrated with over 350 B&W photographs and diagrams, plus step-by-step instructions for disassembling, cleaning, reassembling and adjusting all of the critical components of the Step Pulley J-head milling machine.
Softbound. 126 pages.

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A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe 9" Model A, B & C Plus Model 10k

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A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe 9" Model A, B & C Plus Model 10k

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If you are thinking about cleaning up that old South Bend Lathe that was given to you by your grandfather and has been sitting in your garage, this manual is what you will need to get the job done. " A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe 9" Model A, B & C and Model 10k " is a brand new soft cover, 106 page shop manual which is fully illustrated with over 300 B&W photographs plus step-by-step maintenance instructions for the standard South Bend workshop lathes that were produced in large numbers between 1939 and the late 1980's.
Softbound. 106 pages.

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A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe Models 10L, 13, 14 1/2, & 16

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A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe Models 10L, 13, 14 1/2, & 16

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Introducing a new publication for the South Bend Lathe enthusiast from ILION Industrial Services: A Guide to Renovating the South Bend Lathe for Models 10L and 10R (known as the Heavy 10), 13" 14.5" and 16". The manual is a bound 8.5" x 11" soft cover, 156 pages in length and is fully illustrated with over 450 B&W photographs plus step-by-step instructions for refurbishing your lathe.
Softbound. 156 pages.

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Advanced Aspects of Machine Lathe Operation DVD

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Advanced Aspects of Machine Lathe Operation DVD

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By Rudy Kouhoupt

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Rudy's back with two hours worth of excellent advanced techniques for achieving a very high degree of accuracy while boring, turning, facing, threading, milling or grinding on your lathe. He also discusses and demonstrates the most important accessories you will use on your lathe. 2 hours.

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$44.95

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BC63