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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. Bean slicer - photo and video

    Started by Altair, Sep 1, 2022 08:14 AM
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  2. Pathway sweeper - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 29, 2022 10:27 AM
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  3. Roasting pu'er tea - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 3, 2022 07:13 PM
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  4. Brutal machine shop safety signs - photos

    Started by Altair, Jun 29, 2020 08:27 PM
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  5. Line throwing slingshot - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 30, 2022 08:27 PM
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  6. Recycling brake pads - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 31, 2022 07:13 PM
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  7. NASA Artemis 1 configuration - photo

    Started by Altair, Sep 3, 2022 10:27 AM
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  8. Venetian blind cleaning tool - photo

    Started by Altair, Sep 3, 2022 06:07 AM
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  9. Lathe Chuck Key on a Bungee Cord

    Started by nova_robotics, Sep 1, 2022 04:58 PM
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  10. Sinusoidal milling - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 2, 2022 08:14 AM
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  11. Triple screw pump - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 2, 2022 12:56 PM
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  12. Removing marine growth from pier post - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 2, 2022 10:27 AM
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  13. Self-healing polymer - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 2, 2022 06:07 AM
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  14. Closed die forging a tee - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 1, 2022 07:13 PM
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  15. Soil reliever - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 1, 2022 10:27 AM
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  16. Nail clipper bottle opener - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 30, 2022 03:42 PM
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  17. Fluid reversibility demonstration - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 25, 2022 12:56 PM
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  18. Ground effect demonstration - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 29, 2022 06:07 AM
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