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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. Car wheelchair hoist and storage - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 20, 2021 03:42 PM
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  2. Hughes Glomar Explorer - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 19, 2021 08:27 PM
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  3. Stickler truck wheel-driven screw wood splitter - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 3, 2021 02:39 PM
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  4. Making handmade bobbin lace - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 15, 2021 01:30 PM
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  5. 1890s-style ice harvesting - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 22, 2021 12:55 PM
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  6. Tim Hunkin!

    Started by rgsparber, Mar 22, 2021 07:59 AM
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  7. Installing a large bearing - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 20, 2021 12:10 PM
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  8. Tool mover - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 20, 2021 11:07 AM
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  9. Bone rongeurs - photo

    Started by Altair, Apr 17, 2020 05:04 PM
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  10. 1684 pocket globe - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 21, 2021 07:13 PM
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  11. Basic PVC floating fishing chair - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 7, 2019 11:39 AM
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  12. Plane lands with 2 of 3 landing gear - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 9, 2019 08:39 PM
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  13. Workshop Tip - Don't Throw Stuff Away!

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, Apr 4, 2020 04:36 PM
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  14. Reel mower blade sharpening - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 21, 2021 03:42 PM
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  15. Repairing worn doorknob screw holes - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 18, 2021 07:13 PM
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  16. Clever cone drive tapping machine

    Started by mklotz, Mar 18, 2021 01:31 PM
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  17. 1819 Algerian priming flask - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 19, 2021 03:42 PM
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  18. Sounding the Sumburgh foghorn - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 17, 2021 12:31 PM
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  19. Balloon printing machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 19, 2021 09:51 PM
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  20. Chain osteotome bone saw - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 19, 2021 09:51 PM
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