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Apr 14, 2024, 08:18 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Constructing an ornate traditional Chinese building - GIF in Tool Talk

Fascinating!! I wonder if they are still doing this?

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Apr 14, 2024, 08:15 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Rafting down rapids with a canopy - GIF in Tool Talk

Obviously staged, the person with the camera was waiting at the tree.

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Apr 14, 2024, 07:56 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Monster truck multiple backflip - GIF in Tool Talk

RC or not it is still impressive!

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Apr 14, 2024, 07:46 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Ottoman earthquake revolving column - GIF in Tool Talk

So if it does not turn does that mean the building is no longer safe?

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Apr 13, 2024, 08:45 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Laser welder - GIF in Tool Talk

I want one! Wonder what they cost/

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Apr 11, 2024, 10:25 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Hydraulic leg truck turning assist - video in Wheels

What moves it to the side?

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Apr 7, 2024, 06:53 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Roofing material lift - GIF in Tool Talk

I have often just carried the shingles on my shoulder, up a ladder on a much higher roof.

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Apr 7, 2024, 06:50 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Grappler loading truck with logs - GIF in Tool Talk

Definitely a experienced operator.

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Apr 7, 2024, 06:44 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Pile driving up close - GIF in Tool Talk

What is the guy pulling the rope doing?

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Apr 3, 2024, 06:33 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Autonomous shipping container movers - GIF in Tool Talk

That is amazing!

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Apr 3, 2024, 02:27 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Repurposing a Torx Bit as a Broach. in Best Homemade Tools

How did you remove the broach?

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Mar 24, 2024, 02:33 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Moving lane dividers - GIF in Tool Talk

What would the cost be?

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Mar 24, 2024, 02:27 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread 1907 Phonoliszt Violina music cabinet - GIF in Tool Talk

If you are interested https://duckduckgo.com/?q=1907+Phonoliszt+Violina+music+cabinet&va=b&t=hc&ia=web

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Mar 24, 2024, 02:21 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Straw burner - GIF in Tool Talk

Burning propane plus the straw.

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Mar 24, 2024, 02:19 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Metal spinning milk cans - GIF in Tool Talk

I loved the riveting process. And the sanitizing baths were good.

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Mar 22, 2024, 02:06 PM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Scissor lift table - video in Homemade Tools

I doubt that table could lift 100#.

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Mar 21, 2024, 09:07 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Nibbler cutting thick steel plate - GIF in Tool Talk

That appears to be taking a big bite! I wonder how it is powered?

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Mar 21, 2024, 09:04 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Technician working under a swinging amusement ride - GIF in Tool Talk

He is not working, he is just standing there and not moving.

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Mar 21, 2024, 09:02 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Fabricating cement silos - GIF in Tool Talk

Fabricating Cement Silos out of Metal to hold the cement.

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Mar 20, 2024, 09:39 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Transmission lineman with cable spreader on his back - GIF in Tool Talk

So let's see how the spreader works!

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Mar 20, 2024, 09:37 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Fabricating propane tanks - GIF in Tool Talk

I sure liked that welding process, welding the two halves together.

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Mar 19, 2024, 10:23 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Brick backpack - GIF in Tool Talk

My back is hurting just from watching.

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Mar 19, 2024, 10:14 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Breaking dam laminar flow - GIF in Tool Talk

Why isn't the smooth flow restored when the stick is removed? Of course I'd also like to know why the ripple goes across the dam.

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Mar 19, 2024, 10:09 AM

Ralphxyz replied to a thread Homemade Spherical turning tool for lathe in Homemade Tools

How did you attach the handle for turning the bit?

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Last Activity: Apr 15, 2024 02:31 PM

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Feb 11, 2024

11:33 AM - BuffaloJohn quoted Ralphxyz in post Making rebar rock bolts - GIF
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Feb 10, 2024

09:55 PM - desbromilow quoted Ralphxyz in post Dismantling train tracks - GIF
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Feb 9, 2024

05:44 PM - Frank S quoted Ralphxyz in post Directional drill reamer - GIF
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Jan 22, 2024

04:45 PM - Frank S quoted Ralphxyz in post Cable shooting out of ground - GIF
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Jan 13, 2024

09:06 AM - mklotz quoted Ralphxyz in post Lahaina Noon phenomenon - photo
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Jan 10, 2024

09:57 PM - Frank S quoted Ralphxyz in post Roman lead plumbing - photo
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01:15 PM - tonyfoale quoted Ralphxyz in post Machining a large single cylinder crankshaft - GIF
The cutting tool is only occa...

Jan 9, 2024

06:30 PM - Frank S quoted Ralphxyz in post Water cascading down subway stairs - GIF
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06:26 PM - Frank S quoted Ralphxyz in post St. Elmo's fire in plane cockpit - GIF
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Dec 19, 2023

07:43 AM - WmRMeyers quoted Ralphxyz in post Single piece, simple ball turner.
I am just getting started wit...

Dec 14, 2023

12:22 AM - Mook quoted Ralphxyz in post Rolling ball bump tool
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Dec 12, 2023

03:23 PM - sossol quoted Ralphxyz in post Railroad crossing train derailment - GIF
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Nov 16, 2023

12:06 AM - Frank S quoted Ralphxyz in post Quantum levitation demonstration - GIF
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Nov 15, 2023

11:58 PM - Frank S quoted Ralphxyz in post Overhead bag lifting device - GIF
It would work even to carry o...

Nov 13, 2023

09:07 PM - Toolmaker51 quoted Ralphxyz in post astronaut loses $100,000 tool bag during spacewalk
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10:35 AM - mklotz quoted Ralphxyz in post astronaut loses $100,000 tool bag during spacewalk
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Nov 7, 2023

09:38 AM - PaulsGarageProjects quoted Ralphxyz in post Graduating tool - video
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Nov 4, 2023

10:52 PM - sossol quoted Ralphxyz in post Man yanks companion away from overturning vehicle - GIF
How does a dump truck just ov...
08:42 PM - Frank S quoted Ralphxyz in post Shop press punching thick steel - GIF
How much pressure to make the...

Oct 28, 2023

08:37 PM - nova_robotics quoted Ralphxyz in post Pickup truck snapped in half - photo
I had two Nissan pickup that ...

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