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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. Solvent compatibility chart - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 16, 2022 12:56 PM
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  2. Lucas Magneto rewinding and testing

    Started by Mr. Factotum's Workshop, Jan 22, 2022 03:08 AM
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  3. Acute angle brick corner - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 23, 2022 08:27 PM
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  4. Cutting gear teeth using a shaper - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 24, 2022 06:07 AM
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  5. Highway sign falls on vehicle - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 15, 2022 03:42 PM
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  6. ULA Vulcan Centaur rocket payload fairings - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 22, 2022 08:27 PM
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  7. Dilatant impact protection material - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 20, 2022 07:13 PM
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  8. Straddle container carrier - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 24, 2022 08:27 PM
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  9. Belgian Blue cattle breed - GIF

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  10. Moved: English wheel adjuster - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 3, 2021 04:30 PM
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  11. Making wine barrels - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 22, 2022 08:14 AM
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  12. Road marking sprayer - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 24, 2022 12:56 PM
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  13. Bridge collapse sends hikers plunging into river - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 20, 2022 03:42 PM
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  14. Swaging a copper pipe - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 1, 2021 07:13 PM
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  15. Oil refinery fire in India - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 23, 2022 07:13 PM
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  16. Laser engraving steel rule graduations - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 21, 2022 08:14 AM
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  17. Tracked intertidal cable laying machine - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 22, 2022 03:42 PM
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  18. Laser-cut map of Singapore - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 23, 2022 10:27 AM
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  19. Excavator removing aquatic weed - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 21, 2022 03:42 PM
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