Village Press

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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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!

8mm Toolholder is perfect size for smaller, 6-9 inch lathes, such as South Bend 9 or Myford 8. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 7/16"x1/2" shank size. "R" denotes a right hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe headstock and will do facing cuts on stock to left side of tool. Left 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.

R8mm Toolholder Kit includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

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!

L8mm Toolholder is perfect size for smaller, 6-9 inch lathes, such as South Bend 9 or Myford 8. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 7/16"x1/2" shank size. "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.

L8mm 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

R-L8mm is proper size for lathes with 7" to 10" swing
e.g. Logan 9", South Bend 9", Sheldon 8, etc.

HSS tool bit size - 1/4"x1/4"x38mm (1 1/2") M42 grade 8% Cobalt

Shank size (HWL) - 12.7mmx8mmx76mm (1/2"x15/32"x3")

Minimum tool height - 8mm (3/8")

Distance from shank to tool tip - 32mm (1 1/4")

Clamp screw - M5

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instruction DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

R-L-"FoR" 8mm combines Right and Left-hand 8mm Diamond Toolholders with "FoR" (Front-or-Rear) 8mm Parting Tool, so when all turning, facing, cutting to a shoulder and screw thread forming is finished, you have FoR 8mm tool ready to remove your work cleanly and quickly from lathe. Only requirement for your lathe is that it be operated in reverse. FoR 8mm Cutoff Tool includes high strength Crobalt parting tool blade as part of this package, so cut will be clean and precise.

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Crobalt Cutoff Blade
- 1 FoR 8mm Parting Tool
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

By buying this combo, you're saving a total of $68.00 versus what you would have paid by buying each tool separately.

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

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 prefect results every time!

R9.5mm Toolholder is perfect size for smaller, 9-12 inch lathes such as South Bend 9 or Logan 10. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 1/2"x1/2" shank size. "R" denotes a right hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe headstock and will do facing cuts on stock to left side of tool. Left 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.

R9.5mm Toolholder Kit includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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!

L9.5mm Toolholder is perfect size for smaller, 9-12 inch lathes such as South Bend 9 or Logan 10. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 1/2"x1/2" shank size. "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.

L9.5mm 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

R-L9.5 is proper size for lathes with 9" to 12" swing
e.g. Logan 9", South Bend 9", etc.

HSS tool bit size - 1/4"x1/4"x38mm (1 1/2") M42 grade 8% Cobalt

Shank size (HWL) - 12.7mmx12mmx76mm (1/2"x15/32"x3")

Minimum tool height - 9.5mm (3/8")

Distance from shank to tool tip - 32mm (1 1/4")

Clamp screw - M5

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

By buying this combo, you're saving a total of $25.00 versus what you would have paid by buying each tool separately.

R-L9.5 combines Right and Left-hand 9.5 Diamond Toolholders with "FoR" (Front or Rear) 9.5mm Parting Tool, so when all turning, facing, cutting to a shoulder and screw thread forming is finished, you have FoR tool ready to remove your work cleanly and quickly from lathe. Only requirement for your lathe is that it be operated in reverse. FoR includes high strength Crobalt parting tool blade, so cut will be clean and precise. This new parting tool is exactly proper size (9.5mm) to work in your toolpost, and line up with your workpiece.

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Crobalt Cutoff Blade
- 1 FoR 9.5mm Parting Tool
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

By buying this combo, you're saving a total of $73.00 versus what you would have paid by buying each tool separately.

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

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 prefect results every time!

R12mm Toolholder is perfect size for 7-12 inch lathes and it works well with toolpost heights found on most Asian imports. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 15/32"x19/32" shank size. "R" denotes a right hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe headstock and will do facing cuts on stock to left side of tool. Left 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.

R12mm Toolholder Kit includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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!

L12mm Toolholder is perfect size for 7-12 inch lathes and it works well with toolpost heights found on most Asian imports. Toolholder uses 1/4" square toolbits and features a 15/32"x19/32" shank size. "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.

L12mm 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.

R-L12mm Combo Diamond Toolholders are designed to operate on oversized toolposts on Asian Mini-Lathes now being sold in thousands. These toolholders consist of:

HSS tool bit size - 1/4"x1/4"x32mm (1 1/2") M42 grade 8% Cobalt

Shank size (HWL) - 15mmx12mmx76mm (19/32"x15/32"x3")

Minimum tool height - 12mm (15/32")

Distance from shank to tool point - 32mm (1 1/4")

Clamp screw - M5

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

By buying this combo, you're saving a total of $25.00 versus what you would have paid by buying each tool separately.

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

R-L12mm Combo Diamond Toolholders are designed to operate on oversized toolposts on Asian Mini-Lathes now being sold in thousands.

Right/Left Diamond Toolholder Combo for 12mm units: Shank size (HWL) 15mmx12mmx76mm (19/32"x15/32"x3".)

Minimum tool height - 12mm (15/32".)

Distance from shank to tool point-32mm (1 1/4".)

Clamp screw - M5.

Triple Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 1 FoR Parting Tool
- 1 Crobalt Cutoff Blade
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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 prefect results every time!

R16mm Toolholder is perfect size for medium to large sized lathes, 12-19 inches in swing. toolholder uses 5/16" square toolbits and features a .675"x5/8"x3-1/2" shank size for increased ridgidity. "R" denotes a right hand toolholder, which will cut towards lathe headstock and will do facing cuts on stock to left side of tool. Left 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.

R16mm Toolholder Kit includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 HSS Tool Blank
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instructional DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.

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.

R16mm Diamond Toolholder is for large swing lathes such as Taiwanese 12" up to 20" swing. Shank is much more beefy and able to take healthy cuts in tough steel and other metals. COMBO includes new L16mm for Left-Hand cutting toward tailstock.

After grinding high speed tool blank with grinding jig, your cutting tool will be ready to mount in toolholder and begin making cuts right away.

If you're going to be doing some heavy work, or some hardened metal, you might be interested in Crobalt 5/16" square high strength toolbits -- also available on this site.

Combo includes:
- 1 Right Hand Toolholder
- 1 Left Hand Toolholder
- 2 HSS Tool Blanks
- 1 Grinding Jig
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 Instruction DVD
- Helpful articles written by Rudy Kouhoupt & Desmond Burke

By buying this combo, you're saving a total of $30.00 versus what you would have paid by buying each tool separately.

Features/Tips | Selecting Size | Right/Left Handed

If backordered, shipping may take 2 to 3 weeks.