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  1. Tubing joints - GIF

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  2. Coronavirus disinfection mini-tank - GIF

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  3. Ship propeller shaft work using chain blocks - photo

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  4. Transporting a transformer in 1962 - video

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  5. Immersive motion racing simulator - GIF

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  6. Swaging HDPE water pipe using heat - GIF

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  7. Unusual manhole cover - photo

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  8. Lockheed YF-12 interceptor - photo

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  9. Chainsaw-shaped wood pile - photo

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  10. CNC cutting internal threads - GIF

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  11. Leatherworking tools - video

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  12. Threaded stud removal technique - GIF

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  13. Light bulb efficiencies compared - GIF

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  14. Ladder/stretcher fire victim extraction - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jun 20, 2019 08:56 PM
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  15. Improvised tire tube - GIF

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  16. Railroad Anvil and Forge

    Started by anthonyget, Mar 28, 2020 05:29 PM
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  17. Vegetable peeler peeling garlic - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 16, 2019 11:49 PM
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  18. Leather punch from rusty old cold chisel - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 17, 2019 11:50 AM
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  19. Gas-powered belt grinder - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 12, 2020 12:45 PM
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