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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. Discarding sabot dart - video

    Started by Altair, May 7, 2020 07:13 PM
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  2. HVAC balometer - photo

    Started by Altair, May 9, 2020 06:07 AM
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  3. Soviet ejection seat simulator - GIF

    Started by Altair, May 8, 2020 09:51 PM
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  4. Pipe cleaning machine - video

    Started by Jon, May 7, 2020 03:24 PM
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    May 8, 2020, 04:16 PM Go to last post
  5. Digital lathe lead screw - video

    Started by Jon, May 8, 2020 02:13 PM
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  6. Line laser for panel saw - video

    Started by Jon, May 8, 2020 02:02 PM
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  7. Drone catching tool - video

    Started by Jon, May 8, 2020 02:00 PM
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  8. Sharpener from sewing machine - video

    Started by Jon, May 7, 2020 03:22 PM
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  9. how to measure a taper with hand tools

    Started by shopandmath, May 8, 2020 06:01 AM
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  10. Home value estimating tool - photo

    Started by Altair, May 7, 2020 09:51 PM
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  11. Aeroflot VMV-3 snowblower - photo

    Started by Altair, May 7, 2020 08:27 PM
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  12. Cladding falls off an apartment building - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 27, 2020 07:13 PM
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  13. Wood shop cutting table - video

    Started by Jon, May 7, 2020 03:21 PM
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  14. Cordless drywall cutter - photo

    Started by Altair, May 7, 2020 03:42 PM
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  15. Workshop Update

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, May 7, 2020 01:14 AM
    mill, milling machine, sherline 5000, workshop
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  16. Dornier Seastar - photo

    Started by Altair, May 6, 2020 09:51 PM
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  17. Deep bore gauge - photo

    Started by Altair, May 6, 2020 07:13 PM
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  18. Water wheel-powered cams - photo and video

    Started by Altair, May 6, 2020 06:07 AM
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    May 6, 2020, 06:35 PM Go to last post
  19. B&O EM-1 7618 steam locomotive - photo

    Started by Altair, May 5, 2020 03:42 PM
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  20. Noose safety harness - photo

    Started by Altair, Apr 26, 2020 09:51 PM
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