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30 Wild Solutions To Problems That Got Celebrated In The ‘Redneck Engineers’ Group (New Pics)
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30 Wild Solutions To Problems That Got Celebrated In The ‘Redneck Engineers’ Group (New Pics)

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Say what you want, but the brilliance of human creativity knows no limits and no bounds, after all, we even managed to get some folks right to the moon, and it's been how many years since then?
Still, whether it's crafting next-level rocket tech at Space X or NASA or even whipping up some handy home hacks, human genius admittedly just keeps on giving... But let's be real here, not every invention needs to revolutionize our existence; sometimes, just making day-to-day life a bit easier does the trick... mostly speaking.
A subreddit by the name of r/RedNeckEngineering is a very good example of that. Why, you might think? Well, the charm is in the motto: "if it looks dumb but works, then it's not dumb."

#1 Quick Bench

Quick Bench
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#2 No Caption Needed

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#3 Repaired My Glasses After They Broke During A Camping Trip

Repaired My Glasses After They Broke During A Camping Trip
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As we mentioned previously, at r/RedNeckEngineering, they’ve really got a knack for making things work with whatever’s lying around... So it's no surprise really that It’s the go-to spot for anyone who’s ever used a little elbow grease and some random bits to fix something up. Like picture a backyard setup held together with nothing but bricks and boards—that’s the kind of thing you’d see here.

#4 McDonald's Bag As A Sun Shield To Keep From Getting A Redneck

McDonald's Bag As A Sun Shield To Keep From Getting A Redneck
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#5 Transferring Air

Transferring Air
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#6 Girlfriend Wont Go Camping? This Will Help

Girlfriend Wont Go Camping? This Will Help
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So yeah, say what you want but these people are the heroes of the quick fix, turning a simple paper bag into a sun shield or using pliers when they’ve lost the proper part for their car battery. They’re the people who look at a problem and say, “I can sort that out,” with whatever’s in the toolbox—or the kitchen drawer because it's all about creativity at the end of the day.

#7 Friend Send Me A Video Of This Guy Drinking Beer On His Petrol-Based Personal Reclining Chair On Tank Tracks

Friend Send Me A Video Of This Guy Drinking Beer On His Petrol-Based Personal Reclining Chair On Tank Tracks
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#8 Max Headroom

Max Headroom
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#9 The Foldable Tub Cabinet

The Foldable Tub Cabinet
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We believe you already understood, but let's make the point clear—It’s all about that “get it done” spirit. Like, say, someone needs a hat to block out the sun, and all they’ve got is construction foam? No problem, they make it into a hat. Or when someone’s got to keep a car battery connected, and all they’ve got is an old pair of pliers and some wire? They just make it work, no questions asked.

#10 Advertised As A Yacht On Facebook Marketplace

Advertised As A Yacht On Facebook Marketplace
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#11 There Are Worse Workarounds

There Are Worse Workarounds
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#12 Hvac On 2nd Floor Went Out, But Not On The 1st. Rigged This Up To Pull Cold Air From Downstairs' To Upstairs Lol

Hvac On 2nd Floor Went Out, But Not On The 1st. Rigged This Up To Pull Cold Air From Downstairs' To Upstairs Lol
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This subreddit isn't about fancy gadgets or the latest tech. It’s about showcasing those little wins, like figuring out how to stay in the shade or squeezing a little more life out of something that’s falling apart (literally). So yeah Pandas, it's all about being clever with what you have and having a good laugh while you’re at it, if you know what I mean.

#13 Battery Clamp

Battery Clamp
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#14 My Dad's Makeshift Antenna He Made Out Of Clothes Hangers And It Works Btw

My Dad's Makeshift Antenna He Made Out Of Clothes Hangers And It Works Btw
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#15 Had Trouble Touch Typing Because I Couldn't Feel The Tiny Bumps On My F And J Keys, So I Made Them... Bigger

Had Trouble Touch Typing Because I Couldn't Feel The Tiny Bumps On My F And J Keys, So I Made Them... Bigger
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#16 And You Thought Alcoholism Would Never Come In Handy

And You Thought Alcoholism Would Never Come In Handy
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#17 I Don’t Know What To Say

I Don’t Know What To Say
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#18 Wife Doesn't Like The Bubbadet

Wife Doesn't Like The Bubbadet
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#19 I Was Told To Share My Masterpiece Here

I Was Told To Share My Masterpiece Here
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#20 Guy Just Chilling On His Multi-Function Armchair Lawnmower, Listening A Livestock Auction

Guy Just Chilling On His Multi-Function Armchair Lawnmower, Listening A Livestock Auction
Allegedly fitted with cigarette lighter, carry-on bag of tools, chilled cupholder, barbecue sauce serving device and revolver holster
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