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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Guy whipping a massive chain - video

    Started by Jon, Aug 17, 2019 06:10 PM
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  2. Antique playing card trimmer - photo

    Started by Jon, Aug 17, 2019 08:44 PM
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  3. Machine shop lift accident - video

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  4. 1928 bird-shaped wing aircraft crash - video and photo

    Started by Jon, Aug 22, 2019 07:37 PM
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  5. Old elevator operating system - photo

    Started by Jon, Aug 22, 2019 07:39 PM
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  6. Massive hook block - photo

    Started by Jon, Aug 23, 2019 12:44 PM
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  7. Electrified metal-cutting Wolverine claws - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 23, 2019 05:49 PM
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  8. River barges transiting a lock - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 23, 2019 08:45 PM
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  9. Vibrating pile remover - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 23, 2019 08:46 PM
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  10. Soviet artillery tractor - videos

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  11. Collapsing burning building - videos

    Started by Jon, Aug 24, 2019 11:46 AM
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  12. Concrete circular edge smoothing tool - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 24, 2019 07:33 PM
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  13. Closing plastic disposable cup lid - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 24, 2019 08:16 PM
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  14. Grinder cutting disc shoots into man's stomach - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 25, 2019 12:05 PM
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  15. Rotating carousel grill - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 25, 2019 03:12 PM
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  16. How a windshield is repaired - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 25, 2019 07:36 PM
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  17. 36kV hi-pot electrical tester - photo

    Started by Jon, Aug 26, 2019 11:01 AM
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  18. 3D-printed Ziploc bag hold-open tool - photo

    Started by Jon, Aug 26, 2019 11:12 AM
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