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  1. Restoring a cast iron pan - video

    Started by Altair, Feb 17, 2023 10:27 AM
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  2. Restoring a copper pan - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 19, 2023 08:27 PM
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  3. Restoring a damaged Rolex - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jul 19, 2021 06:07 AM
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  4. Restoring a foggy headlight - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 4, 2023 03:42 PM
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  5. Restoring a foggy headlight with acetone vapor - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 1, 2024 12:56 PM
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  6. Restoring a vintage factory workbench - photos

    Started by Altair, Aug 12, 2021 12:56 PM
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  7. Restoring a vintage mechanical hammer drill - video

    Started by Altair, Mar 9, 2021 06:07 AM
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  8. Restoring a worn wooden floor - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 1, 2023 12:56 PM
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  9. Restoring an 1850s cast iron pan - GIF

    Started by Jon, Nov 18, 2023 01:29 PM
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  10. Restoring an engine block - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 10, 2023 07:13 PM
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  11. Restoring cracked upholstery - GIF

    Started by Altair, Dec 26, 2022 08:14 AM
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  12. Restoring plastic car trim using a torch - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 27, 2024 12:56 PM
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  13. Restoring plastic seat surface with blowtorch - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 18, 2022 08:14 AM
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  14. Restoring stadium seats with a torch - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jun 12, 2021 01:19 PM
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  15. Restoring worn work boots - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 12, 2024 08:27 PM
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  16. Restroom with elevator door - photo

    Started by Altair, Jan 15, 2023 08:14 AM
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  17. Resurfacing a cyclinder head - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 14, 2023 08:14 AM
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  18. Resurfacing a manifold using an angle grinder - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 2, 2022 10:27 AM
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  19. Resurfacing an engine block - GIF

    Started by Altair, Aug 26, 2021 09:51 PM
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    Aug 31, 2021, 07:33 PM Go to last post
  20. Resurrection plant - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 2, 2023 12:56 PM
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