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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

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  1. Making a primitive knife - GIF

    Started by Altair, Nov 8, 2020 10:51 PM
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  2. Composite metal foam armor - GIF

    Started by Altair, Nov 12, 2020 10:51 PM
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  3. SpaceX Dragon docking the ISS - GIF

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  4. Zvezda M503 maritime radial diesel engine - photos

    Started by Altair, Nov 11, 2020 10:51 PM
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  5. Tight wire wrapping technique with pliers - GIF

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  6. Pneumatic torque wrench - photo

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  7. Plasma compass - video

    Started by Jon, Nov 12, 2020 01:48 PM
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  8. Cool Shop Addition The Final Update

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  9. WWI Obice da 305/17 howitzer - photo

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  10. Firetruck auto eject ports - GIF

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  11. Mill vise clamps - videos

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  12. Gold prospecting dry washer - video

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  13. Cast iron jointer - video

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  14. Livestock foot care apparatus - GIF

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  15. NASA towed glider air-launch system

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  16. Cockpit-inspired liquor cabinet - GIF

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  17. 1900s diving horse attraction - photo

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  18. Push lawn sweeper - GIF

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  19. Making a bamboo helmet - GIF

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