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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. Whirlpool straw - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 31, 2020 06:07 AM
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  2. How margarine was made in the 1940s - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jan 28, 2020 09:25 AM
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  3. Homemade line boring machine - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 5, 2020 02:30 PM
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  4. Shoe size measuring tool - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 5, 2020 05:04 PM
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  5. Homemade cement siding gauge clamps - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 5, 2020 02:26 PM
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  6. Utility pole suspended in midair - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 4, 2020 09:51 PM
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  7. Machining a Keith Rucker 9" straightedge

    Started by N4NV, Feb 4, 2020 09:04 PM
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  8. Sukhoi Su-35 Kulbit aerial maneuver - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 4, 2020 06:07 AM
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  9. Flange nuts made by three different methods - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 4, 2020 02:06 PM
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  10. Seatbelt attachment for pregnant women - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 4, 2020 03:42 PM
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  11. Homemade jigsaw table - video

    Started by Jon, Feb 4, 2020 02:08 PM
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  12. Homemade small Kant twist clamp - videos

    Started by Jon, Feb 4, 2020 02:01 PM
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  13. Inflatable water dam - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 2, 2020 08:50 AM
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  14. Jeep crab plows - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 1, 2020 03:42 PM
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  15. Wool carding tool from the 1940s - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 3, 2020 12:03 PM
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  16. How a car starter works - GIF

    Started by Altair, Feb 2, 2020 08:50 AM
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  17. Harrington and Richardson SPIW rifle - photo

    Started by Altair, Feb 1, 2020 09:51 PM
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  18. Stadium roof collapses - GIF

    Started by Jon, Feb 1, 2020 03:20 PM
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  19. Homemade rotary hammer meat mallet - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 20, 2019 11:03 AM
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