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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. Excavator removing aquatic weed - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 21, 2022 03:42 PM
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  2. Spill scraper - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 23, 2022 08:14 AM
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  3. Shear cutting an ingot - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 18, 2022 08:27 PM
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  4. Extension cord reel from plastic container - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 17, 2022 07:13 PM
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  5. Mercedes-Benz truck factory tour - video

    Started by Altair, Jan 23, 2022 06:07 AM
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  6. Grape screw press - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 15, 2022 06:07 AM
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  7. Two-man crucible tongs - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 16, 2022 08:14 AM
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  8. Concrete tree bark texture pads - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 18, 2022 12:56 PM
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  9. Lineman working on power line - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 21, 2022 07:13 PM
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  10. Power chisel - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 21, 2022 08:27 PM
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  11. Rebar stirrup bender - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 20, 2022 08:14 AM
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  12. Making Angora wool into yarn - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 22, 2022 09:51 PM
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  13. What astronauts eat in space - infographic

    Started by Altair, Jan 21, 2022 09:51 PM
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  14. Fastener driver - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 17, 2022 08:14 AM
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  15. Laminate cutter - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 17, 2022 08:27 PM
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  16. Wall plaster screed - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 21, 2022 10:27 AM
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  17. Cutting open a bag of insulation - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 17, 2022 12:56 PM
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  18. Guide rail scraper - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 17, 2022 03:42 PM
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  19. How Superheterodyne Radio Receivers Work

    Started by nova_robotics, Jan 19, 2022 02:16 AM
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  20. Mopping hot tar - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 20, 2022 09:51 PM
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