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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:29 PM
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  1. Astro-skeleton clock - photo and video

    Started by Altair, Mar 4, 2020 04:42 PM
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  2. Disinfecting box with submersible tray - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 6, 2020 07:07 AM
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  3. Ketchup quantifier viscometer - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 6, 2020 06:04 PM
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  4. Cool How to make a shop Hook Rule

    Started by Catfish, Mar 6, 2020 02:57 PM
    framing square, hook rule, hook ruler
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  5. no credit for "Deck Post Support Arm"

    Started by Captainleeward, Mar 6, 2020 07:10 AM
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  6. Pump from chainsaw - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 6, 2020 01:26 PM
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  7. Forged C-clamp - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 6, 2020 01:23 PM
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  8. Taper punch from ratchet handle - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 6, 2020 01:21 PM
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  9. Coronavirus disinfecting tunnel - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 6, 2020 01:14 PM
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  10. Pitstop training rig - GIF

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 02:41 PM
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  11. Discreet wall socket safe - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 5, 2020 10:51 PM
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  12. Sea foam floods coastal town - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 4, 2020 08:13 PM
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  13. 1900s velocipede screw lathe - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 5, 2020 08:13 PM
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  14. Round bar jig - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 03:25 PM
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  15. Branding iron - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 03:40 PM
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  16. Articulated sanding block - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 03:39 PM
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  17. Pipe climbing robot - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 03:36 PM
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  18. Sheetmetal cutter from hand drill - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 03:27 PM
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  19. Metal roller bender - video

    Started by Jon, Mar 5, 2020 03:23 PM
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