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

Make this boring-bar set for your lathe
72
Lathes
New look at an old ditch
79
Canals (Central America), Panama Canal
PM test
84
Little new diesel for little boats
Last time around for the big stockers
86
Automobiles, Racing
Can you name these what's-its?
90
National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.), Americana
PM owners report
94
Ford Fiesta
Lifesaving switch: skis becomes a sled
97
Skiing (Safety measures)
Flywheels: new boost for engine power
98
Flywheels
Two authentic Lincoln reproductions
102
Mirror frames and framing
Boating '78
106
Boats and boating

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