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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

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  1. 1944 metallurgy supercharger - photo

    Started by Jon, Feb 14, 2021 11:30 AM
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  2. Waffle cone mold - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 16, 2021 03:42 PM
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  3. Slow-motion tire explosion in safety cage - GIF

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  4. HVAC duct jack - photo

    Started by Altair, Feb 15, 2021 09:51 PM
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  5. Simple log loader - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 16, 2021 04:26 PM
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  6. Broken Slot Drill - Still the best

    Started by editor@glue-it.com, Feb 17, 2021 02:00 AM
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  7. Drawing metal canisters - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 15, 2021 08:27 PM
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  8. How to Replace / Fix Drill Press Chuck

    Started by tiger carpenter, Feb 17, 2021 04:39 AM
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  9. How hair extensions are attached - GIF

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  10. How to turn parts larger than the lathe!

    Started by machining 4 all, Feb 14, 2021 04:54 PM
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  11. Aluminum head hammer - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 17, 2021 03:53 PM
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  12. 3-point drawbar trailer hitch - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 17, 2021 03:56 PM
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  13. V8-powered chainsaw - GIF

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  14. Portable air compresser - video

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  15. Mini hand water pump - video

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  16. Lathe chisel - video

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  17. Tap follower - video

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  18. Saw guide jig with angle adjustment - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 18, 2021 03:12 PM
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  19. Recycled steampunk chess set - photo

    Started by Altair, Feb 18, 2021 03:42 PM
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  20. Moving a tall stack of crates - GIF

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