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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. Britten-Norman Trislander utility aircraft - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 14, 2023 07:13 PM
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  2. Thin bread slicer - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 16, 2023 12:56 PM
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  3. gear cutter

    Started by nickdaly, Jun 16, 2023 10:28 AM
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  4. What do flared holes do?

    Started by Occasional machinist, Jun 15, 2023 03:04 PM
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  5. Boeing 757 flying test bed - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 15, 2023 09:51 PM
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  6. Thompson constant velocity joint animation - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 15, 2023 06:07 AM
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  7. 1950s lathe salesman's car - photo

    Started by Jon, Sep 7, 2019 11:12 AM
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  8. Repairing a crack in a wooden table - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jun 10, 2023 12:14 PM
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  9. Tool & Die Maker Red Seal Exam Prep video

    Started by shopandmath, Jun 14, 2023 05:49 AM
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  10. New car scent car air freshener - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 15, 2023 12:56 PM
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  11. Minimum wage around the world - infographic

    Started by Altair, Jun 15, 2023 10:27 AM
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  12. 17th century eight-shot matchlock revolver - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 14, 2023 08:14 AM
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  13. House centipede molting - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 14, 2023 12:56 PM
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  14. Modern vs classic Chevrolet crash test - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 11, 2023 07:13 PM
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  15. Repairing A “Non-Repairable” Door Closer

    Started by rgsparber, Jun 8, 2023 02:22 PM
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  16. Tank shell vs. ballistic dummy - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 12, 2023 08:27 PM
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  17. Making electric water pumps - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 14, 2023 06:07 AM
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  18. Pickle bucket opener - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 12, 2023 09:51 PM
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  19. Weightlifter nearly gets head crushed by barbell - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 13, 2023 06:07 AM
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  20. Multistep rotary wire and cable stripper - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 13, 2023 08:14 AM
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