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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. Starting fire using a drill and dowel - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 22, 2021 12:56 PM
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  2. Automatic vertical edge clamp - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 11, 2021 04:31 PM
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  3. Fishing rod static electricity buildup - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 22, 2021 06:07 AM
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  4. Shredding batteries - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 10, 2021 12:56 PM
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  5. Flatbed trailer bent in half - photo

    Started by Altair, Dec 21, 2021 08:27 PM
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  6. Vacuum packing a sea urchin - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 17, 2021 03:42 PM
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  7. Oxy-fuel cutting a sprocket - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 18, 2021 02:07 PM
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  8. Allis Chalmers trench digger - video

    Started by Jon, Dec 22, 2021 04:51 PM
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  9. Tandem shooter shoots off partner's cap - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 18, 2021 02:09 PM
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  10. Woven wire mesh loom - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 22, 2021 10:27 AM
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  11. Road-rail mower vacuum truck - photo

    Started by Altair, Dec 22, 2021 08:14 AM
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  12. Multipurpose shovel - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 21, 2021 08:14 AM
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  13. Hydraulic penthouse doors - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 19, 2021 08:27 PM
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  14. Concrete vibrator - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 19, 2021 07:13 PM
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  15. Anti-slip roofing safety shorts - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 21, 2021 10:27 AM
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  16. Antique butter churn mechanism - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 18, 2021 10:27 AM
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  17. Coal conveyor fire - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 20, 2021 12:56 PM
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  18. Manually cutting potato grid - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 18, 2021 09:51 PM
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  19. Paintbrush hook hanger - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 21, 2021 06:07 AM
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  20. Man fires shotgun with one hand - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 13, 2021 08:14 AM
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