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

1970 Camaro, better for being late
40
Automobiles
Flock of Firebirds for 1970
50
Automobiles
Submarine icebreaker for Arctic oil?
85
Marcel J. E. Golay; 1902-1989, Bud WAITE, Ice breaking vessels, Submarines
PM owners report
90
Valiant and Duster
Our supersecret, superquiet plane
94
Jim Bede, Gliders (Aviation) (Military use)
Lot of shop in four feet of space
150
Workshops
How to work with plastic laminates
154
Laminated plastics, Plastics in building
Build this handsome cookout gazebo
160
Garden houses, shelters, etc
Three footstools
164
Stools
Great projects to keep your workshop humming
164
Woodworking (Projects)

PM tests
104
Dodge Corey Cruiser
ABCs of front ends and steering
108
Automobiles (Steering gear)
Everything's coming up diamonds
116
De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd, Diamond mines and mining, Ocean mining
New boats for '70
120
Boats and boating, Motor boats
This camper doesn't miss the boat
124
Boats and boating (Camping equipment)
Be your own boat tester
126
Motor boats (Rating)
How to pick a marina
130
Marinas
How to pick a phono pickup
144
Phonograph (Pickup)
Handy tune-up meter for your car
148
Electric meters

Common terms and phrases