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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. Toothpick packing machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 28, 2020 07:13 PM
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    Mar 30, 2020, 07:18 PM Go to last post
  2. Chainsaw cutaway - photo

    Started by Jon, Mar 29, 2020 12:40 PM
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  3. Home Built Welding Fume extractor

    Started by anthonyget, Mar 14, 2020 10:19 AM
    extractor, fume extractor, fumes, welding
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    Mar 22, 2020, 05:25 PM Go to last post
  4. Kebab skewering jig - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 29, 2020 07:13 PM
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    Mar 30, 2020, 06:14 PM Go to last post
  5. Lime cutting tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 29, 2020 09:51 PM
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    Mar 30, 2020, 06:12 PM Go to last post
  6. Swivel jaw vise - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 14, 2020 08:27 PM
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    Mar 22, 2020, 04:41 AM Go to last post
  7. Rastrum multi-nib pen - photo

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

    Started by Altair, Mar 30, 2020 08:27 PM
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  9. F-104 Starfighter rocket-assisted takeoff - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 1, 2020 06:07 AM
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  10. Portable straw-powered boiler - GIF and video

    Started by Jon, Mar 18, 2020 03:19 PM
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  11. Dutch F-16 shoots itself during training - photos

    Started by Altair, Mar 20, 2020 03:42 PM
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    Mar 22, 2020, 04:47 AM Go to last post
  12. Magazine-fed hog ring pliers - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 21, 2020 11:39 AM
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  13. Sharing the electric fan using a pair of pants - GIF

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

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

    Started by Altair, Mar 22, 2020 06:07 AM
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    Mar 28, 2020, 07:49 PM Go to last post
  16. Bolt tension calibrator - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 22, 2020 07:13 PM
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    Mar 28, 2020, 06:28 PM Go to last post
  17. Stair-climbing trolley - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 23, 2020 07:13 PM
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    Mar 25, 2020, 01:47 AM Go to last post
  18. Fully automated steel plant - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 25, 2020 08:27 PM
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    Mar 29, 2020, 12:07 PM Go to last post
  19. Alhambra engraved cast bronze bucket - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 27, 2020 06:07 AM
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