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  1. Sandblasting cabinet - video

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  2. 3D-printed sheetmetal forming dies - video

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  4. 15th century gold-inlaid poleaxe - photo

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  7. Making wooden spirals - video

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  8. Miniature Bruce MacBeth engine - video

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  9. The Secret Life of Components: Switches - video

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  11. 1853 gold-inlaid Colt Model 1851 revolver - photo

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  13. Lathe sensitive drilling attachment - video

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  14. Cross drilling fixture - video

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  16. Bag splitter - GIF and video

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  17. Belt-fed 12-gauge upper receiver - video

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