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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Coin countertop - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 9, 2020 06:07 AM
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  2. Countertop lifting fail - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 25, 2022 10:27 AM
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  3. Photosynthesis in action - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 2, 2022 07:13 PM
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  4. 1403 arrowhead extraction tool - photo

    Started by Altair, Jul 1, 2022 07:13 PM
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  5. Buttons from exotic timber offcuts

    Started by Philip Davies, Jul 2, 2022 08:34 AM
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  6. Chainlink fence unroller - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 1, 2022 08:27 PM
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  7. Fox wedged tenon joint - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 1, 2022 09:51 PM
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  8. Narrow trenching clamshell bucket - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 30, 2022 07:13 PM
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  9. Antique catapult-like baby cradle - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 25, 2022 09:51 PM
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  10. Soap breaking up a ciliate - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 28, 2022 09:51 PM
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  11. Cable tie tensioning tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 30, 2022 08:14 AM
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  12. Pineapple preparation rotisserie - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 1, 2022 06:07 AM
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  13. Waterjet cutting a shotgun - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 31, 2020 03:42 PM
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  14. Making a brass prosthetic thumb - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 30, 2022 10:27 AM
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  15. Stud installation tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 29, 2022 08:27 PM
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  16. Everyday objects magnified - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 30, 2022 08:27 PM
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  17. Tooth cavity and root canal treatment - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 28, 2022 06:07 AM
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