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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. $5 ring roller bender - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 3, 2020 04:23 PM
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  2. Gutter screed - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 3, 2020 03:42 PM
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  3. Mercury-arc rectifier - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 21, 2020 06:07 AM
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  4. Semi trailer brake spider repair

    Started by Frank S, Sep 2, 2020 09:10 AM
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  5. Lever advancing ratchet mechanism - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 3, 2020 06:07 AM
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  6. Tried to forge a blade out of a big file. Disaster struck

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  7. Blow molding plastic jugs - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 2, 2020 09:51 PM
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  8. WW1 one-man tank - photo

    Started by Altair, Sep 1, 2020 08:27 PM
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  9. Arc stud welder - GIF

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  10. Bamboo being transported downriver - photo

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  11. 1897 German suspended railway - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 1, 2020 03:42 PM
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  12. Plane makes emergency on highway - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 1, 2020 09:51 PM
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  13. Anvil bar shear - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 2, 2020 03:26 PM
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  14. Pit jacks - video

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  15. Unusual and ornate wristwatches - video

    Started by Altair, Aug 31, 2020 08:27 PM
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  16. Deaf NASA volunteer for motion sickness tests - GIF

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  17. Micrometer mug - photo

    Started by Altair, Aug 26, 2020 08:27 PM
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  18. Dustpan vacuum cleaner attachment - photo and video

    Started by Jon, Sep 1, 2020 04:54 PM
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  19. Plow - video

    Started by Jon, Sep 1, 2020 04:28 PM
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  20. Addifix pocket mechanical calculator - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 30, 2020 11:31 AM
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