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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. Sharpening a gear hob cutter - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 25, 2023 06:07 AM
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  2. Motorized broadfork - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 25, 2023 10:27 AM
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  3. Cleaning a rusty bandsaw blade - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 25, 2023 08:27 PM
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  4. Rotary rock screen - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 25, 2023 09:51 PM
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  5. Portable dot peen marking machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 26, 2023 10:27 AM
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  6. Lathe Compound Repair

    Started by Improvised DIY, Oct 27, 2023 05:27 AM
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  7. Excavators ripping old railroad tracks - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 27, 2023 08:14 AM
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  8. Off-the-road tire manipulator - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 27, 2023 07:13 PM
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  9. Oscillating mortiser - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 28, 2023 10:27 AM
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  10. Cutting torch circle cutting guides - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 28, 2023 03:42 PM
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  11. WWI Renault 75 Chenilles self-propelled gun - photo

    Started by Altair, Oct 28, 2023 07:13 PM
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  12. Wood scalloping machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 29, 2023 06:07 AM
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  13. Bucket wheel trencher - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 20, 2023 03:42 PM
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  14. Walking crane - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 20, 2023 07:13 PM
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  15. Need a tool

    Started by Philip Davies, Oct 21, 2023 05:29 AM
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  16. Forming corrugated roofing sheets - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 21, 2023 03:42 PM
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  17. Finning mobile rock drill - photos

    Started by Altair, Oct 23, 2023 12:56 PM
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  18. Tube and pipe swaging machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 24, 2023 08:14 AM
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  19. Casting motorcycle wheel rims - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 24, 2023 12:56 PM
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