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  1. Gooseneck paintbrush - GIF

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  2. Heated vacuum chamber - photo

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  6. Fence stretcher/splicer - video

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  7. Adams funicular train - photo

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  9. Evaluating vintage Starrett indicators - video

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  10. Boy Scout knot tying guide - photo

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  11. Car rotisserie for filming car scenes- GIF

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  14. Machinist's hammer - video

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  17. Welding rotisserie - video

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