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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. Huge calipers - GIF

    Started by Jon, Dec 6, 2019 06:07 AM
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  2. Gas station fire suppression system malfunction - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 27, 2020 09:51 PM
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  3. Micro sheetmetal bending machine - videos

    Started by Jon, Aug 28, 2020 03:33 PM
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  4. WW1 US railway gun - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 28, 2020 07:13 PM
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  5. Hydraulic torque wrench - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 29, 2020 03:42 PM
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  6. 16th century ornate armor - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 22, 2020 08:27 PM
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  7. 1600s wheellock birding rifle - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 25, 2020 09:51 PM
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  8. Drill-powered portable bandsaw - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 27, 2020 02:37 PM
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  9. Dwarf Car Museum - photos

    Started by Altair, Aug 28, 2020 08:27 PM
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  10. Hand drill hole jig - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 28, 2020 03:30 PM
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  11. Air tool chamfer attachment - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 28, 2020 03:28 PM
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  12. Gasoline torch - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 27, 2020 02:44 PM
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  13. Knurling on the lathe

    Started by shopandmath, Aug 28, 2020 07:16 AM
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  14. Chainsaw mill slabbing trunk - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 28, 2020 06:07 AM
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  15. Manson Lathe

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, Aug 27, 2020 02:12 AM
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  16. Elevator traction sheaves - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 27, 2020 08:27 PM
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  17. Manually cranked tube bender - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 27, 2020 07:13 PM
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  18. Brick cutting machine - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 27, 2020 02:40 PM
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