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  1. Chainsaw cutaway - photo

    Started by Jon, Mar 29, 2020 01:40 PM
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  2. House destroyed by gas line explosion - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 25, 2020 04:42 PM
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  3. Hyperboloidal worm gear - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 29, 2020 06:04 PM
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  4. Fully automated steel plant - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 25, 2020 09:27 PM
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  5. Disarming an AK-47 with legs - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 22, 2020 01:53 PM
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  6. Cobra aerial maneuver - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 22, 2020 10:51 PM
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  7. Tactile paving drilling tool - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 29, 2020 07:07 AM
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  8. Tree removal using an excavator grapple - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 24, 2020 10:51 PM
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  9. 19th century firefighter helmets - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 26, 2020 10:51 PM
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  10. Rocket-powered mine clearing explosive - GIF

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  11. SpaceX Merlin 1D rocket engine - photo

    Started by Altair, Mar 28, 2020 10:51 PM
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  12. Tool truck paying a visit to a local cemetery - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 26, 2020 09:27 PM
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  13. Tales of Auto Elasticity art - photos

    Started by Altair, Mar 27, 2020 06:04 PM
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  14. Ice sled propelled by spider-like legs - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 22, 2020 07:07 AM
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  15. Tiltrotator excavator - GIF

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  16. Jumping through hoops on top of a moving car - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 21, 2020 10:51 PM
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  17. Blue Angel's Fat Albert jet-assisted takeoff - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 26, 2020 07:07 AM
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  18. Bolt tension calibrator - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 22, 2020 08:13 PM
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  19. Ladle crane spill aftermath - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 24, 2020 04:42 PM
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  20. Victorian sewing kit - photo

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