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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 01:29 PM
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  1. AeroVelo Atlas human-powered helicopter - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 2, 2020 10:51 PM
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  2. Explosive decompression model - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 5, 2020 04:42 PM
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  3. Milling table - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 5, 2020 04:21 PM
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  4. 40-position tool post - videos

    Started by Jon, Jun 5, 2020 04:20 PM
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  5. Refueling RC car mid-race - GIF

    Started by Jon, Jun 3, 2020 05:13 PM
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  6. Shop Addition Update P4 & P5 The Walls

    Started by Catfish, Jun 5, 2020 11:37 AM
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  7. Sherline 5000 Mill Update Part One

    Started by Retro Steam Tech, Jun 5, 2020 04:09 AM
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  8. Blood sample roller mixer - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 3, 2020 10:51 PM
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  9. CNC coil winder - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 4, 2020 05:12 PM
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  10. Mini rice harvester - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 4, 2020 05:10 PM
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  11. Tilting disc sander from washing machine motor - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 4, 2020 05:06 PM
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  12. Platt-LePage XR-1A helicopter - photo and video

    Started by Altair, Jun 4, 2020 04:42 PM
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  13. Moved: Help...what is this?

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  14. Cherry pitting tool - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 4, 2020 07:07 AM
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  15. Specular reflection gloss meter - video

    Started by Altair, Jun 3, 2020 09:27 PM
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  16. Von Braun Ferry Rocket - photo

    Started by Altair, Jun 3, 2020 07:07 AM
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  17. Talos Mark 7 guided missile launching system - GIF

    Started by Altair, Jun 3, 2020 08:13 PM
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  18. Linear friction welding of wood - video

    Started by Jon, May 30, 2020 03:15 PM
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  19. Mini oscillating cylinder steam engine - video

    Started by Altair, Jun 2, 2020 08:13 PM
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  20. Multi-size dowel maker - video

    Started by Jon, Jun 3, 2020 05:05 PM
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