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  1. Hydraulic swager making a giant rope sling - GIF

    Started by Jon, Dec 1, 2020 03:29 PM
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  2. Teabag packaging machine - video

    Started by Altair, Dec 1, 2020 09:51 PM
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  3. Air-assisted appliance mover - GIF

    Started by Jon, Nov 15, 2020 11:34 AM
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  4. Chain-driven flange stamper - GIF

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  5. Gasoline-powered impact wrench - GIF

    Started by Jon, Nov 21, 2020 01:38 PM
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  6. Copper pipe press tool- GIF

    Started by Altair, Nov 21, 2020 07:13 PM
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  7. Industrial Age forging press - photo

    Started by Altair, Nov 22, 2020 06:07 AM
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  8. Transporting new rail down the line - GIF

    Started by Jon, Dec 9, 2020 12:22 PM
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  9. Excavator hops over pipe - GIF

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  10. Compressed air cannon for rebeading tires - GIF

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  11. Wood chipper - video

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  12. Cutting off old hard motorcycle tires

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  13. Gun dog training launcher - video

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  14. Shaking nails into alignment - GIF

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  15. USS Pennsylvania drydocked - photo

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  16. Sliding stepladder - video

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  17. Car wheel stand - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 26, 2020 01:34 PM
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  18. Earthquake detection kit - GIF

    Started by Altair, Nov 27, 2020 09:51 PM
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  19. Wooden model car odometer - GIF and videos

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