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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. 1950s jet engine silencer - GIF

    Started by Jon, May 16, 2020 01:41 PM
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  2. See-through dishwasher door - photo

    Started by Altair, May 20, 2020 03:42 PM
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  3. Explosimeter gauge - photo

    Started by Jon, May 19, 2020 03:13 PM
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  4. Bowling ball ultrasonic cleaner - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 19, 2020 09:51 PM
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  5. Foot-operated hand sanitizer dispenser - photo

    Started by Altair, May 19, 2020 07:13 PM
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  6. Clifford Stoll and his 1,000 Klein bottles - video

    Started by Altair, May 18, 2020 07:13 PM
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  7. Lifting a Lexus yacht out of the water - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 18, 2020 06:07 AM
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  8. Prosthetic socket measuring device - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 17, 2020 03:42 PM
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  9. Do you know this machining alternative?

    Started by machining 4 all, May 18, 2020 10:57 AM
    chips, lfv, low frequency vibration, turning
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  10. Tools for laying large tiles - GIF

    Started by Jon, May 18, 2020 01:19 PM
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  11. Working wooden car model - GIF and video

    Started by Altair, May 16, 2020 07:13 PM
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  12. Drywall mud box taping tool - video

    Started by Altair, May 16, 2020 03:42 PM
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  13. Portable soldering station - photo

    Started by Altair, May 18, 2020 08:27 PM
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  14. Catching a fish with your hands - GIF

    Started by Jon, May 18, 2020 01:21 PM
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  15. Under-bed automatic TV mount - GIF

    Started by Jon, May 17, 2020 02:38 PM
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  16. BMW factory paint shop robots - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 16, 2020 09:51 PM
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  17. MiG-29 prematurely retracts landing gear on takeoff - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 11, 2020 09:51 PM
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  18. Ride-on tree planting machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 18, 2020 03:42 PM
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