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  1. Swaging a copper pipe - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 1, 2021 07:13 PM
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  2. Oil refinery fire in India - GIF

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  3. Laser engraving steel rule graduations - GIF

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  4. Tracked intertidal cable laying machine - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 22, 2022 03:42 PM
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  5. Laser-cut map of Singapore - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 23, 2022 10:27 AM
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  6. Excavator removing aquatic weed - GIF

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  7. Spill scraper - GIF

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  8. Shear cutting an ingot - GIF

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  9. Extension cord reel from plastic container - GIF

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  10. Mercedes-Benz truck factory tour - video

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  11. Grape screw press - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 15, 2022 06:07 AM
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  12. Two-man crucible tongs - GIF

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  13. Concrete tree bark texture pads - GIF

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  14. Lineman working on power line - GIF

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  15. Power chisel - GIF

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  16. Rebar stirrup bender - GIF

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  17. Making Angora wool into yarn - GIF

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  18. What astronauts eat in space - infographic

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  19. Fastener driver - GIF

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  20. Laminate cutter - GIF

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