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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. Handheld belt sander - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 9, 2021 04:47 PM
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  2. Radial engine cutaway - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 9, 2021 08:27 PM
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  3. Bell auger - GIF

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  4. Metal shaping beads and panels - video

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  5. Scriber - video

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  6. German MG3 machine gun belt loader - GIF

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  7. 17th century bronze and ivory hammer - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 10, 2021 08:27 PM
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  8. Automatic CNC dust shoe - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 11, 2021 03:46 PM
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  9. Octagonal bar cut jig - video

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  10. Sparks flying off forged part - GIF

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  11. 1790 portable compass sundial - photo

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  12. Door dolly - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 12, 2021 09:51 PM
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  13. 1956 NACA twin spool compressor - photo

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  14. 1932 pilot climbs out of plane to test autopilot - GIF

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  15. WWII Boeing factory disguised as neighborhood - photo

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  16. Milling stars on aluminum plate - GIF

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  17. How to make a reverse curve in sheetmetal - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 15, 2021 12:08 PM
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  18. 7th century Chinese silver cup - photo

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  19. Svetruck log stacker - photo and video

    Started by Altair, Jun 16, 2021 06:07 AM
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