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The Foundry at Land O'Lakes
The Foundry offers classes each month related to woodworking, sewing, jewelry making, etc. The makerspace provides sewing machines, crafting items, tools, and much more!
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Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience and a background of more than 1,000 magazine articles on the subject, engine control expert Jeff Hartman explains everything from the basics of engine management to the building of complicated project cars. Hartman has substantially updated the material from his 1993 MBI book Fuel Injection to address the incredible developments in automotive fuel injection technology from the past decade, including...
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In the old days all a person needed to build a killer custom motorcycle was a bike, a set of tools, a little know-how, and a creative vision. But with the rise of the high-dollar, haute moteur Gucci choppers, the true custom bike has gotten out of most riders' reach, right? Dead wrong. In this book Jose de Miguel, a custom builder from way back, sets out to prove that those good old days never ended. In the clearest and simplest terms, he shows readers...
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Motorbooks
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2008
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Offers a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques needed for the craft of hand-forming sheet metal, with tips on how to choose, prepare, and work with various materials, make bucks, plugs, and mock ups, and bend, form, and join sheet metal.
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When first introduced in the 1997 Corvette, GM's LS1 engine shook the performance world. Its combination of massive power, light weight and impressive fuel economy set new precedents for performance engines--and continues to do so generation after generation. The latest version, the LS9, makes some 638 hp from just 6.2 liters, far eclipsing even the mightiest big-blocks from the muscle car era--while meeting modern standards for emissions and fuel...
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For many people, a well-maintained automobile is a source of pride and peace of mind. But for others, the idea of routine maintenance is daunting. How to Make Your Car Last Forever will guide you through the minefield of preventative maintenance, repair, extended warranties, and magic elixirs that claim to cure everything from oil consumption to male-pattern baldness! Author, car repair expert, and host of satellite radio show America's Car Show with...
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Motorbooks
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2010
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Overview: For many people, a well-maintained automobile is a source of pride and peace of mind. But for others, the idea of routine maintenance is daunting. How to Make Your Car Last Forever will guide you through the minefield of preventative maintenance, repair, extended warranties, and magic elixirs that claim to cure everything from oil consumption to male-pattern baldness! Author, car repair expert, and host of satellite radio show America's...
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A large part of enjoying your classic Corvette is the weekends spent tinkering before a Sunday drive. Whether updating to a modern brake or suspension system, repairing wear and tear, or installing a custom audio system, it's these projects that make your 'Vette unique and enjoyable. Tom Benford's Weekend Projects for Your Classic Corvette walks you through a year's worth of projects (52), step-by-step, explaining the special tools, tips, and tricks...
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Since its introduction in 1997, the Porsche Boxster has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest sports cars, as well as a huge, loyal following of devoted drivers. This book is aimed at those owners of Boxsters who want to improve their machines while avoiding thousands of dollars in mechanic's costs. Clearly and simply written, with straightforward illustrations, this manual offers 101 projects to help you modify, maintain, and enhance...
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MBI Pub. Co. and Motorbooks
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2011
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"This how-to manual tells the off-road motorcycle enthusiast how to get the most out of their motorcycle. The book covers everything from basic maintenance to performance modifications, including Engine rebuilding - Transmission rebuilding - Clutch repair and rebuilding - Big-bore kits - Cam kits and valve timing and tuning - Suspension revalving and kits - Tuning stock suspension - Jetting and tuning carburetors - Tuning electronic fuel injection...
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This thorough how-to manual helps the off-road motorcycle enthusiast get the most out of their machine. This one-stop reference covers everything from basic maintenance to performance modifications, including: • Engine rebuilding • Transmission rebuilding • Clutch repair and rebuilding • Big-bore kits • Cam kits and valve timing and tuning • Tuning stock suspension • Suspension revalving and kits • Jetting and tuning carburetors •...
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Variants of GM's groundbreaking family of LSX engines are installed in everything from its most mundane panel vans to its earth-shaking Corvette ZR1. First seeing the light of day in the 1997 Corvette, the LS1 and its successors have proven powerful, reliable, and amazingly fuel-efficient. Performance enthusiasts have embraced this remarkable V-8, and it has quickly become a favorite subject for engine swaps. Why? Because the versatile engine offers...
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Turn your daily driver, weekend fun ride, or track car into a corner-carving performance machine.From planning a course of modifications to installing parts to tuning handling characteristics, High-Performance Handling for Street or Track will have you cranking out high-g cornering forces on your favorite twisty course.Topics covered include: An overview of vehicle dynamics include: How to tune handling for differing applications; Guidance for...
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Motorbooks
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2012
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"A major part of any auto restoration is bringing the interior back to life, and How to Restore and Customize Automotive Interiors provides you with the tools and knowledge you need to tackle any job on any type of car, from prewar classics to full-on customs to modern vehicles. Veteran author Dennis Parks takes you step-by-step through all the processes, from restoring seats, door panels, floor coverings, and headliners to adding sound dampening...
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How to Paint Your Car reveals the techniques, tricks, and technology behind automotive painting through 400 color photos, clear captions, detailed text, and step-by-step how-to sequences. You'll learn the latest information about paint chemistry, waterborne paints, spray guns, body fillers, surface prep, site prep, as well as respirators and other safety gear that every automotive painter must know. With step-by-step detail, you'll learn how to properly...
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Since its introduction in 1998, the water-cooled Porsche 911 has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest sports cars-equal to, if not better than, the legendary air-cooled 911 it replaced. The 911 is a true driver's car, and it offers its greatest driving rewards when properly maintained, tuned, and modified. One of the principal drawbacks to owning a Porsche is the relatively high cost of maintaining it. You can literally save thousands...
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"In Automotive Paint from Prep to Final Coat, automotive paint expert JoAnn Bortles walks the reader through dozens of how-to lessons, tips, and tricks about re-painting a car, whether for competitive show or just garage-time hobby. The book features over 500 how-to photos, as well as sidebars, walkthroughs, and informative text"--Publisher.
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Solvent-based paints have been used in automotive applications since the days when automobiles were called "buggies" and the horsepower was provided by, well, horses. But recent EPA regulations have restricted solvent-based paints for use only in approved professional paint booths, meaning that do-it-yourselfers can no longer use them-and it won't be long before their use is banned entirely. Paint manufacturers have raced to develop water-based paints...
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