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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. 1963 NASA clean room tig welder - photo

    Started by Jon, Feb 23, 2021 12:26 PM
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  2. NASA propellant tank test flow rig - photo

    Started by Altair, May 19, 2021 09:51 PM
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  3. 1920 lumber stacking lift - photo

    Started by Jon, Dec 21, 2020 03:08 PM
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  4. AC repair fin comb - GIF

    Started by Jon, Dec 21, 2020 03:10 PM
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  5. How flatware is made in China - GIFs

    Started by Jon, Dec 21, 2020 03:38 PM
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  6. Work Shoes

    Started by jdurand, Jun 29, 2019 02:22 PM
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  7. Horse-powered log splitter

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2019 09:09 AM
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  8. 1570 German hunter's axe - photo

    Started by Altair, May 9, 2021 03:42 PM
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  9. 1745 German traveling set - photos

    Started by Altair, May 19, 2021 08:27 PM
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  10. Triple-obstructed kitchen drawer - video

    Started by Jon, May 11, 2021 11:30 AM
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  11. Minuteman ICBM launcher closure door - photos

    Started by Altair, May 18, 2021 08:27 PM
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  12. Roofing slate clippers - photo

    Started by Jon, May 14, 2021 10:48 AM
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  13. 1948 Allis Chalmers tractor promotional film - video

    Started by Altair, May 14, 2021 06:07 AM
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  14. Mini hopper train unloading coal - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 9, 2021 08:27 PM
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  15. Pedal-operated lathe - GIF

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  16. Tool post grinder - video

    Started by Jon, May 19, 2021 05:12 PM
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  17. Claw hammer - video

    Started by Jon, May 19, 2021 05:11 PM
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  18. Simple depth gauge - video

    Started by Jon, May 19, 2021 05:04 PM
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  19. COVID saliva test kit manufacturing - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 19, 2021 03:42 PM
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