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  1. Carpentry angle marking techniques - GIFs

    Started by Altair, Feb 14, 2022 06:07 AM
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  2. World's fastest trains - photo

    Started by Altair, Dec 1, 2021 09:51 PM
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  3. Creating a twisted brick arch - video

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  4. Giant vise

    Started by rendoman, Apr 18, 2019 01:20 PM
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  5. Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing - photo and video

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  6. Cheese cutting tool - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jul 28, 2019 05:11 PM
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  7. World's heaviest lift bridge - photo and video

    Started by Jon, Aug 20, 2019 12:29 PM
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  8. Adhesive compatibility guide - infographic

    Started by Altair, Oct 2, 2022 10:27 AM
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  9. Sock inside-out turning workers - GIF

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  10. Manually cutting potato grid - GIF

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  11. Hidden kitchen cabinet shelf - GIF

    Started by Jon, May 16, 2022 02:24 PM
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  12. Wire rope annealing and tapering - GIF

    Started by Jon, Dec 19, 2020 02:40 PM
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  13. Concealed smart door lock - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 13, 2020 07:13 PM
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  14. Ship launch fail - GIF

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  15. Steam traction engine-powered sawmill - GIFs

    Started by Jon, Aug 21, 2019 08:45 PM
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  16. Brazilian favela utility lines - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 15, 2021 10:27 AM
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  17. Palomar fishing knot - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 22, 2022 07:13 PM
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  18. Locomotive turntable - GIF

    Started by Jon, Dec 15, 2019 07:13 PM
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  19. Blacksmith strike gone awry - GIF

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