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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. How candles are made - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 10, 2021 07:13 PM
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  2. Sutton Hoo gold belt buckle - photo

    Started by Altair, Feb 9, 2021 06:07 AM
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  3. Woman with rifle - photo

    Started by Jon, Feb 11, 2021 11:31 AM
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  4. MELTING COPPER WITH MY HOMEMADE FOUNDRY

    Started by mariost, Feb 12, 2021 08:45 AM
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  5. Inline four-cylinder engine cutaway - photo

    Started by Altair, Feb 11, 2021 09:51 PM
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  6. Vacuum former - videos

    Started by Jon, Feb 11, 2021 04:13 PM
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  7. Miniature hammer and chisel - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 11, 2021 04:12 PM
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  8. Hydraulic bead breaker - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 11, 2021 03:42 PM
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  9. Fish tape adapter - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 10, 2021 03:26 PM
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  10. Tram snow plow adapter - GIF

    Started by Jon, Feb 11, 2021 11:31 AM
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  11. 1940 plate glass cleaning - photo

    Started by Jon, Feb 11, 2021 11:31 AM
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  12. WWII warplane identification guide - photo

    Started by Altair, Feb 10, 2021 09:51 PM
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  13. Boti kitchen knife - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 23, 2020 09:51 PM
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  14. Giant wind turbine blade testing - GIF

    Started by Jon, Feb 6, 2021 11:18 AM
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  15. Electric plane angle adjustment jig - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 10, 2021 03:30 PM
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  16. Forged tire tool - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 10, 2021 03:27 PM
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  17. Package delivery security box - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jan 31, 2021 12:08 PM
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  18. Automatic candle snuffer - GIF

    Started by Jon, Feb 10, 2021 11:32 AM
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  19. Wright 18-cylinder radial engine - video

    Started by Altair, Feb 8, 2021 07:13 PM
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  20. WWI bike-mounted machine gun - photo

    Started by Altair, Feb 8, 2021 09:51 PM
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