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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. 1900s velocipede screw lathe - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 5, 2020 07:13 PM
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  2. Round bar jig - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 02:25 PM
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  3. Branding iron - video

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  4. Articulated sanding block - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 02:39 PM
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  5. Pipe climbing robot - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 02:36 PM
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  6. Sheetmetal cutter from hand drill - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 02:27 PM
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  7. Metal roller bender - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 02:23 PM
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  8. Transporting deer by helicopter - photo

    Started by Jon, Mar 4, 2020 01:35 PM
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  9. F-22 Raptor lateral weapons bay - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 4, 2020 06:07 AM
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  10. How a combination lock works - GIF

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  11. Coronavirus body temp scanner in police helmet - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 4, 2020 11:42 AM
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  12. 1908 Bergmann engraved pistol - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 3, 2020 08:27 PM
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  13. Avoiding wet paint fail - GIF

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  14. How Jacuzzi tubs are made - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 4, 2020 05:04 PM
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  15. Moved: Hurco KMP3 retrofit

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  16. 1853 engraved Colt Dragoon revolver - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 1, 2020 07:13 PM
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  17. Dumpling folding tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 3, 2020 09:51 PM
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  18. Solvent rotary evaporator - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 2, 2020 03:42 PM
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  19. 1912 RX-class steam locomotive - GIF

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