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  1. Train side-tipping wagons - GIF

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  7. Spherical flexure joint - GIF and video

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  8. Barbecue grill from fire extinguisher - video

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  9. Sea Dart missile launcher mechanism - GIF

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  10. Highball anti-ship bouncing bomb - GIF

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  11. AS350 helicopter rotor animation - GIF

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  13. Dowel making jig - video

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  14. Tire bead breaker - video

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