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  1. Erecting scaffolding in China - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 30, 2021 07:13 PM
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  2. Piasecki PA-97 Helistat hybrid aircraft - photo

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  3. A380 engine test - video

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  4. Milling threading: end of taps?

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  5. Michigan Avenue lift bridge - photo

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  6. Dandelion harvesting - GIF

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  7. Anti-Vibration Technology

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  8. Worm gear from bolt - video

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  9. Keeping track of sequential numbers

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  10. NYC Mercury streamliner passenger train - photo

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  11. Issus Coleoptratus!

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  12. Shipman automatic steam engine - photo

    Started by Altair, Feb 2, 2021 07:13 PM
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  13. Manual peat harvesting - GIF

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  14. Oshkosh snowblower - GIF and video

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  15. Attack aircraft store separation failure - GIF

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  16. Carving a decorative candle - GIF

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  17. Third world metal box manufacturing - video

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