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Manilla File Folder Bridge

April 5, 2024July 24, 2007 by Garrett Boon

Built by Bill H. Here is the email Bill sent me:I started making bridges about a year ago and have pictures to share with you. For the first bridge I used a set of plans that I found free on the internet from a guy who was in the army. The bridge plans were designed … Read more

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  1. nOAH tAHYER, AUSTiN lAREAU, aDRINA bARNES on Manilla File Folder BridgeApril 10, 2025

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  2. Bella on Forces that Act on BridgesApril 5, 2025

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  4. Liz on 100 Stick Popsicle Bridge: 21″ Howe TrussApril 2, 2025

    wow thats cool

  5. Cindy on 100 Stick Popsicle Bridge: 21″ Howe TrussApril 2, 2025

    How long does the bridge hold 200 pounds for? We are doing a school project and it must hold for…

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