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Manilla File Folder Bridge

Last updated on December 9, 2017 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 … Read more

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