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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. Off-road wheelchair - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 29, 2020 06:07 AM
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  2. Waterjet cutting an aluminum sprocket - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 10, 2020 07:13 PM
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  3. Gear hobbing process - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 9, 2020 07:13 PM
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  4. Collapsible roller stands - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 10, 2020 03:27 PM
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    Jul 10, 2020, 03:27 PM Go to last post
  5. Die for forge press - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 10, 2020 03:23 PM
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  6. 1935 Westinghouse turbo generator - photo

    Started by Altair, Jul 9, 2020 06:07 AM
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  7. Satisfying one-day grinder prettify

    Started by McDesign, Jul 6, 2020 06:40 PM
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  8. Moved: WHAT IS IT?! Here's an odd valve I was given . . .

    Started by CharlesWaugh, Jul 8, 2020 08:33 PM
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  9. Mini dump trailer - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 9, 2020 03:54 PM
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  10. Compressed air elevator - photo

    Started by Altair, Jul 8, 2020 08:27 PM
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  11. Parting adjustment tool - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 8, 2020 03:23 PM
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  12. Yet Another Wooden Tool Box! - Part Two

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, Jul 10, 2020 02:30 AM
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  13. Massive wall installation - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jun 27, 2020 01:25 PM
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  14. Mine clearing robot - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 28, 2020 07:13 PM
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  15. Cassette tape reversing mechanism - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 8, 2020 06:07 AM
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  16. How the last guy tightened it - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 15, 2020 03:28 PM
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  17. Rocket engine turbopump cutaway - photo

    Started by Altair, Jul 9, 2020 09:51 PM
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  18. Turning saw - videos

    Started by Jon, Jul 9, 2020 04:03 PM
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  19. Blacksmith's guillotine tool - video

    Started by Jon, Jul 9, 2020 03:58 PM
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  20. Cartridge disassembly tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 7, 2020 03:42 PM
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