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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Shaping a glass feather - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 14, 2021 06:07 AM
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  2. ZF 8HP70 8-speed transmission cutaway - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 22, 2021 08:27 PM
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  3. Reintjes 4444 marine gearbox - photo

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  4. Machined metal sculpture - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 13, 2021 03:42 PM
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  5. Trash smasher - videos

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  6. Making a die for a 1890s power hammer - GIFs and photos

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  7. Machinist's tool chest from pallets - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 12, 2021 04:58 PM
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  8. Glowing newly manufactured pipes - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 11, 2021 03:42 PM
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  9. WWI Springfield periscope trench rifle - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 13, 2021 06:07 AM
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  10. NISAR satellite deployment - GIF

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  11. Mini lathe oil pump - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 12, 2021 04:56 PM
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  12. Drag knife - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 12, 2021 04:55 PM
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  13. Making an ice bar - GIF

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  14. 1956 NACA magnaflux inspection - photo

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  15. Gear cutting on a CNC

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  16. Krucker amphibious autogyro - GIF

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  17. QF 1-pounder pom-pom autocannon - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 10, 2021 08:27 PM
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  18. Treadle lathe - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 12, 2020 12:44 PM
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  19. Machining brass valves - video

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  20. Ironworker fastening beam with spud wrench - GIF

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