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  2. Digital rolling ruler - GIF

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  3. Decidial British currency converter - photo

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  6. Surface grinder extraction unit - video

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  7. Lining a pipe - GIF

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  10. Wrong way to teach geometry to children!

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  11. Six-way copper pipe joint - photo

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  12. Handheld rebar straightener - GIF

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  13. Metal bender - video

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  15. Rebar upset forging - GIF

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