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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. Mini digger thumb - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 2, 2021 05:34 PM
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  2. How different wall anchors work - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 2, 2021 09:51 PM
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  3. U.S. Navy dolphins - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 8, 2021 09:51 PM
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  4. Raising a windsock - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 9, 2021 08:14 AM
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  5. WWII P-51 Mustang machine gun test bench - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 2, 2021 06:07 AM
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  6. Lift Table Booster Block

    Started by tmate3, Jul 17, 2021 12:10 PM
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  7. Massive tilt wall rigging thimble and chokers - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 3, 2021 10:27 AM
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  8. Blackburn Buccaneer split tailcone air brake - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 8, 2021 07:13 PM
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  9. Ancient Egyptian lock mechanism - GIF

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  10. All-terrain pool table - video

    Started by Altair, Aug 6, 2021 09:51 PM
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  11. Tank gun and artillery bore cleaning unit - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 8, 2021 12:56 PM
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  12. Drum cyclone dust collector - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 6, 2021 04:44 PM
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  13. Hidden drawer with magnetic lock - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 7, 2021 12:56 PM
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  14. Machining Mount Hood - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 24, 2021 07:13 PM
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  15. Polyurethane friction welder - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 27, 2021 10:27 AM
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  16. Power hammer shovel - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 13, 2020 02:57 PM
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  17. Adaptive airfoil prototype - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 2, 2021 07:13 PM
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  18. Compressor wheel machining - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 7, 2021 09:51 PM
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