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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. WW2 Mistel flying bomb - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 25, 2020 06:07 AM
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  2. 1600s wheellock birding rifle - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 25, 2020 09:51 PM
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  3. Drill-powered portable bandsaw - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 27, 2020 02:37 PM
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  4. Knurling on the lathe

    Started by shopandmath, Aug 28, 2020 07:16 AM
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  5. Micro sheetmetal bending machine - videos

    Started by Jon, Aug 28, 2020 03:33 PM
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  6. Hydraulic torque wrench - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 29, 2020 03:42 PM
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  7. Small square hay baler mechanism - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 14, 2020 04:26 PM
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  8. Post-tensioned slab cable bulb twisting tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 15, 2020 03:42 PM
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  9. 9-cylinder wood radial engine model - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 16, 2020 08:27 PM
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  10. Peppermint taffy machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 18, 2020 03:42 PM
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  11. Paint roller cleaner - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 18, 2020 09:51 PM
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  12. Train collides with car carrier and knocks off car - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 14, 2019 12:08 PM
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  13. F-35 horizontal stabilizer - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 20, 2020 07:13 PM
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  14. Simple Moxon vise - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 21, 2020 04:51 PM
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  15. Hot embossing of wood - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 22, 2020 01:35 PM
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  16. Manuals galore!

    Started by DIYSwede, Aug 23, 2020 09:11 AM
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  17. 1944 steam-powered artillery tractor - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 23, 2020 03:42 PM
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  18. Mask Launching Device!

    Started by FEM2008, Aug 24, 2020 12:51 PM
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