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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

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  1. Automatic candle snuffer - GIF

    Started by Jon, Feb 10, 2021 11:32 AM
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  2. Broaching wrench heads - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 25, 2022 07:13 PM
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  3. Back saver drill attachment - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 21, 2022 03:42 PM
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  4. Heavy equipment shower - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 2, 2019 03:55 PM
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  5. Beer canning line - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 1, 2021 06:07 AM
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  6. French 75mm field gun recoil mechanism - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 11, 2022 08:14 AM
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  7. Sanding belt cleaning block - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 8, 2022 09:51 PM
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  8. Bonneville Salt Flats flooded by rainwater - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 25, 2022 03:42 PM
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  9. Car drives over man working in manhole - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 16, 2023 10:27 AM
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  10. Tractor-mounted irrigation pump - GIF

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  11. Helicopter downwash blows away spectators - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 14, 2023 09:51 PM
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  12. WWII resupplying a German U-boat - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 17, 2022 09:51 PM
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  13. F-35 Lightning II engine - photo

    Started by Altair, Nov 20, 2020 07:13 PM
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  14. Spoon designed to rest on jar rim - photo

    Started by Jon, Nov 28, 2018 08:32 PM
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  15. General Electric GE9X turbofan engine - photo

    Started by Altair, Nov 26, 2020 09:51 PM
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  16. How to make a reverse curve in sheetmetal - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 15, 2021 12:08 PM
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  17. Lightning strikes rocket - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 16, 2023 09:51 PM
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  18. Making my own touchmark stamp

    Started by anthonyget, Dec 25, 2020 08:33 AM
    blacksmithing, bladesmithing, etch metal, etching, touchmark
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  19. Airbus A380 brake testing - video

    Started by Altair, Aug 1, 2020 08:27 PM
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  20. USS Hershel Williams flight deck sprinkling - photo

    Started by Jon, Mar 21, 2021 11:32 AM
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