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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Machining threads on a part - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 3, 2023 08:14 AM
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  2. Airliner flying low over neighborhood - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 2, 2023 09:51 PM
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  3. Concrete slab crushes car, nearly hitting owner - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 28, 2023 08:27 PM
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  4. Fabricating augers - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 2, 2023 06:07 AM
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    Jun 2, 2023, 12:43 PM Go to last post
  5. Spot facing a part - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 2, 2023 10:27 AM
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  6. Articulating tapping arm - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 2, 2023 08:14 AM
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  7. Back-breaking produce loading technique - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 11, 2023 07:13 PM
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  8. Testing lathe operator skills via wire loop game - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 30, 2023 07:13 PM
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  9. Forming a twisted tape turbolator - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 1, 2023 10:27 AM
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  10. CNC gear skiving - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 1, 2023 09:51 PM
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  11. Repairing clutches - GIFs

    Started by Altair, May 31, 2023 07:13 PM
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  12. Face grooving tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 1, 2023 12:56 PM
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  13. Casting and machining pistons - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 1, 2023 03:42 PM
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  14. Making motorcycle helmets in South Asia - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 31, 2023 08:14 AM
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  15. Crash sends motorcyclist on top of car - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 27, 2023 08:14 AM
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  16. Brick cutting machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 31, 2023 08:27 PM
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  17. Vibratory pile crusher - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 30, 2023 03:42 PM
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  18. Press forming ladles - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 25, 2023 08:27 PM
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  19. Precision CNC grinding - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 31, 2023 03:42 PM
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