A machine making a chain (animated gif)

Quint BUILDs created this exquisitely-engineered machine to throws knives with laser-guided accuracy. He explains that knife-throwing "in theory is simple. Match the knife's rotation to the distance so the tip… READ THE REST

This handsome machine is the Norsonic Nor277. Its sole purpose is to tap its feet, for "making footfall noise transmission measurements in buildings as set out in International and National… READ THE REST

In this footage, a potato is turned on a lathe. It looks lovely, but not much is left when the work is done, so the operator improvises a technique that… READ THE REST

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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Valentine's Day is coming up, and… READ THE REST

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