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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Machining a dome - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 9, 2022 08:14 AM
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  2. Plate shaping machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 9, 2022 10:27 AM
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  3. Assembling a shutter - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 9, 2022 08:27 PM
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  4. Slitting a textile roll - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 9, 2022 09:51 PM
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  5. Audi e-tron GT production process - video

    Started by Altair, Feb 10, 2022 10:27 AM
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  6. Truck body separates from chassis - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 3, 2022 10:27 AM
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  7. Penny farthing bicycle race - video

    Started by Altair, Feb 3, 2022 03:42 PM
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  8. Unloading coal from truck - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 3, 2022 09:51 PM
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  9. Fan propelled pallet truck - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 4, 2022 08:14 AM
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  10. Polyurethane plant fire - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 4, 2022 03:42 PM
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  11. Laying pipeline - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 5, 2022 08:14 AM
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  12. Soda bottle rockets towards cashier - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 6, 2022 08:14 AM
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  13. Laser welding a mitered corner - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 6, 2022 08:27 PM
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  14. Falling boulder smashes vehicle - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 7, 2022 06:07 AM
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  15. Chemical resin anchor - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 7, 2022 08:27 PM
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  16. WWII manufacturing anti-aircraft shells - video

    Started by Altair, Feb 7, 2022 09:51 PM
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  17. Stripping paint using a pressure washer - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 8, 2022 06:07 AM
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  18. Transformer coil winding - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 8, 2022 12:56 PM
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  19. Hydraulic pipe bender - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 9, 2022 06:07 AM
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