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  1. Toothpick packing machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 28, 2020 07:13 PM
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  2. Chainsaw cutaway - photo

    Started by Jon, Mar 29, 2020 12:40 PM
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  3. Kebab skewering jig - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 29, 2020 07:13 PM
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  4. Lime cutting tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 29, 2020 09:51 PM
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  5. Rastrum multi-nib pen - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 30, 2020 06:07 AM
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  6. Telewriter handwriting reproduction machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 30, 2020 08:27 PM
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  7. Tank drifting fail - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 31, 2020 08:27 PM
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  8. F-104 Starfighter rocket-assisted takeoff - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 1, 2020 06:07 AM
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  9. Indexing plate from brake disc rotor - video

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  10. Airbus A380 landing gear - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 2, 2020 07:13 PM
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  11. Archimedes screw hydroelectric generator - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 2, 2020 08:27 PM
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  12. Sharing the electric fan using a pair of pants - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 21, 2020 08:27 PM
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  13. Jumping through hoops on top of a moving car - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 21, 2020 09:51 PM
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  14. Ice sled propelled by spider-like legs - GIF

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  15. Boat lift - video

    Started by Jon, Apr 3, 2020 03:50 PM
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  16. Tim Burton-esque furniture - photos

    Started by Altair, Apr 3, 2020 09:51 PM
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  17. Bolt tension calibrator - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 22, 2020 07:13 PM
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  18. Truck causes rickety bridge to collapse - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 4, 2020 06:07 AM
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  19. Fully automated steel plant - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 25, 2020 08:27 PM
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