Popular Mechanics

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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
 

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Contents

New energy monitor lets you keep track of electrical costs
42
Electric meters
Two riding-mower accessories you can make
47
Lawn mowers (Equipment)
Don't electrocute your car battery
68
Automobiles (Electric equipment), Electric meters
PM tool test
74
Routing machines (Equipment)
Giant miners for a new coal age
77
Coal mining equipment
'78 cars
100
Automobiles
Pick-em-ups go pretty
112
Trucks
How to maintain your moped
114
Mopeds (Maintenance and repair)
How to crack impossible nuts
116
Automobiles (Maintenance and repair), Bolts and nuts
3 versatile sawhorses you can make
118
Sawhorses

Bright new gear for safer hunting
82
Clothing and dress (Hunters)
Owners tell all about life in solar-heated homes
84
Solar heating
MAST to the rescue
88
Helicopters in rescue work
Everyman's home computer is here
92
Computers (Home use)
Hanging a bridge with a bend
94
Bridges (Design)
New outboards--new horsepower race
96
Outboard motors
TV recorders: have the best of both shows
98
Videotape recorders and recording

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