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  1. Hammer modified for geomorphology research - photo

    Started by Jon, Aug 20, 2019 12:20 PM
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  2. 4600 pages of book over pinion cutting, but in french

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  3. Large dowel maker - video

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  4. Indoor semi truck turnaround platform - GIF

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  5. Rail-riding roto dump truck - video

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  6. Moving a one-million-pound wall - GIF

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  7. Pedal-powered Japanese roller coaster - GIF

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  8. Unusual hand-cranked water well lift - GIF

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  9. Tape measure sliding door mechanism - GIF

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  10. Ejection seat testing - GIF

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  11. Buster Keaton railroad crossing stunt - GIF

    Started by Jon, Aug 13, 2019 09:07 PM
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  12. Making a bamboo chair - GIF

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  13. Turning a corner while hauling a wind turbine blade - GIF

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  14. Vintage vibrating reed tachometer - GIF

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  15. Exploding gas station - video

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  16. Champion blower & forge 20" drillpress

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  17. Coal miner poma lift - GIF

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  18. Fishing for piranhas - GIF

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  19. How to read an metric micrometer

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