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

Instant tracing system shows you who's calling
16
Telephone (Equipment)
Bench saw basics
18
Saws and sawing
Our growing junkyard in space
57
Space debris
Great house for a keep-fit family
62
Exercise equipment, Recreation rooms
In search of the ultimate back-yard barbecue
68
Barbecue cooking (Equipment)
Driving the new Mustang/Capri
82
Automobiles (Testing)
PM owners report
85
Tubocharged Buick Regal sport coupe
Solo for hot air
88
Balloons
Balloonists--you can go home again
90
Balloon ascensions
Electric power replaces paddles
91
Outboard motors

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