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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Double twist stranding machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 4, 2023 08:27 PM
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  2. Deboning salmon - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 2, 2023 07:13 PM
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  3. Garlic peeling technique - GIF

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  4. Busbar drilling and tapping line - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 4, 2023 09:51 PM
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  5. Mine roof bolting - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 3, 2023 08:27 PM
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  6. Laser PCB cutting guide - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 2, 2023 09:51 PM
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  7. Routing a decorative edge - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 2, 2023 08:14 AM
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  8. Embossing threads on tubes - GIF

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  9. Installing a chain master link - GIF

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  10. Drone delivering a solar panel - GIF

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  11. Rail mounted grill at French protest - GIF and photos

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  12. Foley 357 carbide grinder

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  13. Pneumatically-actuated magnets - GIF

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  14. Crimping a ring terminal - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 28, 2023 08:27 PM
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  15. Inlaying wood - GIF

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  16. Casting crankshafts - GIF

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  17. Lockheed XFV-1 prototype tailsitter aircraft - photo

    Started by Altair, Jul 3, 2023 06:07 AM
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  18. Swarf compactor - GIF

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  19. Quenching large gears - GIF

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