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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. Cruise ship transiting canal - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 14, 2022 06:07 AM
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  2. Starting fire using gum wrapper and battery - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 30, 2022 08:14 AM
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  3. Creating a lake using a hydrogen bomb - video

    Started by Altair, Aug 8, 2020 07:13 PM
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  4. ThyssenKrupp elevator test towers - photos

    Started by Altair, Apr 17, 2022 08:14 AM
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    Apr 24, 2022, 08:52 PM Go to last post
  5. Automated roadwork flagger - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 19, 2022 08:14 AM
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  6. Self-stirring rod - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 2, 2022 12:56 PM
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  7. Rotating head copper tubing cutter - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 18, 2022 07:13 PM
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  8. Frozen methane bubbles under lake surface - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 4, 2022 10:27 AM
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  9. The Secret Life of Components: Screw Threads - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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  10. Do not stack pallet cone - photo

    Started by Altair, Apr 4, 2022 09:51 PM
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  11. Shaking off perforated metal excess - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 21, 2022 10:27 AM
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  12. Glassblower with puffy cheeks - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 22, 2022 10:27 AM
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  13. Construction calculator - photo

    Started by Altair, Apr 9, 2022 07:13 PM
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  14. Moved: Help wanted with sanity check for a 40PA hob cutting tool

    Started by DIYSwede, Jun 17, 2020 10:21 AM
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  15. Subway failed suicide attempt - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 25, 2022 03:42 PM
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  16. Hammer with nesting screwdrivers - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 27, 2022 10:27 AM
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  17. Trimming a roof ridge cap - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 25, 2022 08:27 PM
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  18. Emergency shop lighting

    Started by mklotz, Mar 27, 2022 12:02 PM
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  19. Button hole scissors - photo

    Started by Altair, Apr 13, 2022 06:07 AM
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  20. Railcar-launched ICBM - photos

    Started by Jon, Apr 29, 2022 01:45 PM
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