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  2. Machining a large crankshaft - GIF

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  6. Vintage Adept shaper - photos

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  7. NASA foamless ingestible toothpaste - photo

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  9. Tube bender - video

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  10. How to make better hammers - video

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  12. Water supply hose pliers - photos

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  17. Robot jackhammer cleaning a chimney - GIF

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  18. Underfloor train wheelset lathe installation - video

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