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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. Fieseler Fi 103 aircraft-towed fuel tank - photos

    Started by Altair, Jun 29, 2021 06:07 AM
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  2. Hexagon cutting jig - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 30, 2021 06:07 AM
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  3. Multiple worker HDPE pipe roll moving technique - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 28, 2021 09:51 PM
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  4. Model boat with numerous sails - photo

    Started by Jon, Sep 23, 2019 04:00 PM
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  5. Beach sand cleaner - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 29, 2021 03:42 PM
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  6. NASA potassium corrosion loop - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 29, 2021 08:27 PM
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  7. Tile hole drilling template - GIF

    Started by Jon, Apr 20, 2019 08:52 PM
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  8. Forged bottle opener - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 29, 2021 12:20 PM
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  9. Bicycle saw - GIF

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  10. Micrometer hammer - photos

    Started by Altair, Jun 23, 2021 07:13 PM
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  11. Girder transporter - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 27, 2021 09:51 PM
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  12. Man-lifting kite - photo

    Started by Altair, May 5, 2021 07:13 PM
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  13. Hand cranked rotary cherry pitter - GIF

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  14. NASA stress rupture machine - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 28, 2021 03:42 PM
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  15. Pulling tractor engine explodes on dyno - video

    Started by Altair, Jun 28, 2021 08:27 PM
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  16. 0.004" micro drill bit - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 6, 2020 05:04 PM
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  17. Adjustable tile lifting tool - GIF

    Started by Jon, Nov 27, 2019 07:13 PM
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  18. 1880s Morgan Engineering overhead crane - photo

    Started by Jon, Nov 10, 2020 12:24 PM
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  19. Third world spoon manufacturing - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 24, 2021 12:44 PM
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  20. Lead-shielded diesel locomotive - photo

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