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

Third hand for making small boxes
42
Boxes, cases, etc, Jigs (Tools)
What will it cost?
52
Outdoor life
Half-Pints for higher MPG.
58
Automobiles (Design)
Waterway preview for '75
62
Boats and boating
New light on the legendary Leonardo
66
Leonardo (da Vinci); 1452-1519 (Manuscripts), Mechanical drawing, Mechanics (History)

Andrea Doria and Stockholm collide
70
Shipwrecks
Treasure hunters dive to the Andrea Doria
72
Salvage (Ships)
Fireplace opens for party fun
76
Bars for the home, Audio systems (Cabinets)
Have snowmobiles grown up?
87
Snowmobiles and snowmobiling
Heirloom footstool
110
Stools
Pier curio shelf
112
Shelves and racks
Tank-top gallery
114
Household furnishings

Common terms and phrases