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General tool and shop talk. Ideas, pics, videos, builds, discussions, and jokes about tools and DIY.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:29 PM
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  1. Depth stripping tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 23, 2021 10:51 PM
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  2. Pavement milling machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 25, 2021 01:56 PM
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  3. Flycutter resurfacing a motorcycle engine part - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 23, 2021 09:27 PM
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    Aug 25, 2021, 01:39 AM Go to last post
  4. 40MW generator winding - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 24, 2021 08:13 PM
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  5. Narrow gauge railway wagon for timber - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 24, 2021 06:26 PM
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  6. Lathe toolpost riser plate - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 24, 2021 06:25 PM
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  7. Cantalloc Aqueducts - photos

    Started by Altair, Aug 20, 2021 04:42 PM
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  8. Crank starting an old engine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 24, 2021 04:42 PM
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  9. Train plowing through snow - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 22, 2021 04:42 PM
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  10. Cubic skylight window - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 24, 2021 11:27 AM
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  11. Felled tree crushes truck - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 17, 2021 09:14 AM
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  12. Freeing a stuck tractor using logs - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 21, 2021 01:44 PM
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  13. Setting up a drone light show - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 21, 2021 04:42 PM
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    Aug 24, 2021, 06:59 AM Go to last post
  14. Transparent marine animal - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 22, 2021 07:07 AM
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  15. Trampe bicycle lift - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 21, 2021 11:27 AM
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  16. Belt sander from Harbor Freight bench grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 23, 2021 06:00 PM
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  17. Lathe milling attachment - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 23, 2021 05:58 PM
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  18. Horsefly trap - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 18, 2021 09:27 PM
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