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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. 1940s silk spinning machines - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 14, 2021 09:51 PM
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  2. 19th century armillary sphere - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 18, 2021 06:07 AM
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  3. Jawbone drill - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 15, 2021 07:13 PM
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  4. Automatic wire measurer/cutter Kickstarter - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jan 14, 2021 12:13 PM
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  5. How to setup and grind internal tapers

    Started by shopandmath, Jan 14, 2021 02:04 PM
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  6. Belt grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 14, 2021 02:50 PM
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  7. Post sharpening machine - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 14, 2021 02:58 PM
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  8. Impatient driver drives over bollard - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 14, 2021 08:27 PM
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  9. See-through engine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 17, 2021 03:42 PM
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  10. Balloon parking space indicator - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 10, 2021 07:13 PM
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  11. High pressure vacuum waterjet - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 15, 2021 08:27 PM
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  12. Inflatable rolled truck rescue tool - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jan 16, 2021 11:15 AM
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  13. Double-decker bus stair lift for arthritic dog - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jan 11, 2021 10:16 AM
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  14. Melting a machine gun barrel by firing 700 rounds through it - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jan 13, 2021 09:53 AM
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  15. B-25 bomber engine assembly line - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 16, 2021 08:27 PM
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  16. Flexible sabaton - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 16, 2021 03:42 PM
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  17. Machining a brass mouthpiece - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 16, 2021 11:15 AM
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  18. WELDING FAILS!

    Started by machining 4 all, Jan 8, 2021 12:40 PM
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  19. Bar clamp - video

    Started by Jon, Jan 14, 2021 02:56 PM
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  20. AUTOMOTIVE BODY SHOP FAIL!

    Started by machining 4 all, Jan 14, 2021 05:08 AM
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