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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Retractable bollard maze - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 11, 2022 10:51 PM
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  2. Cosmetics capping machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 16, 2022 08:13 PM
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  3. Tilting tricycle suspension - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 7, 2020 04:42 PM
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    Aug 16, 2022, 05:29 PM Go to last post
  4. Flexible honeycomb metal - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 14, 2022 09:14 AM
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    Aug 16, 2022, 08:07 AM Go to last post
  5. Bending and welding diamond mesh - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 13, 2022 08:13 PM
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  6. Clamping pressure cooker lid - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 15, 2022 08:13 PM
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  7. Induction brazing carbide tip to saw blade - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 9, 2022 09:14 AM
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  8. Harvesting prickly water lily fox nuts - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 7, 2022 09:14 AM
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  9. Cracking nuts in China - GIFs

    Started by Jon, Dec 24, 2020 02:06 PM
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  10. Lightbulb Breaking a Railroad Track with a Sledge Hammer

    Started by Mazay, Aug 7, 2022 08:59 AM
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  11. Truck cab vibration testing system - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 9, 2022 01:56 PM
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  12. 1944 USAAF airshow collision - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 7, 2022 07:07 AM
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  13. 1977 MAZ MVU-30 three-wheeled tractor - photos

    Started by Altair, Aug 14, 2022 08:13 PM
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  14. How automotive differentials work - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 14, 2022 04:42 PM
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  15. Industrial apple peeler - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 14, 2022 11:27 AM
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  16. Concrete mixing bucket - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 14, 2022 01:56 PM
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  17. Mower blade sharpener - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 12, 2022 04:42 PM
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  18. Air duct cleaning robot - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 9, 2022 11:27 AM
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  19. Cooling rails with ice blocks - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 13, 2022 07:07 AM
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  20. Chipping away dried concrete on truck bed - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 11, 2022 08:13 PM
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