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

Homeowners' clinic
16
Fantastic coneless loudspeaker!
36
Loudspeakers
Outwit the electronic eavesdroppers
70
Electronics in criminal investigation, espionage, etc
Coast to coast in a Toronado
76
Automobiles (Front wheel drive, Testing)
Praise the Lord and pass the lug wrench
82
Missionaries, Technical assistance (Cameroon)
PM ideas for Christmas
128
Woodworking (Projects)
Batty boxers
134
Toys
Band of angels
136
Christmas decorations
Jeffrey giraffe
139
Toys
Rainbow star
140
Christmas decorations

Master modeler of midget guns
88
Miniature objects
Banking in the garage
91
Drive-in business enterprises, Denver (Colo.) (Banks)
Rescue in the polar ice pack
92
Ice breaking vessels, Antarctic regions
Way-out world of antimatter
98
Explosions, Particles (Nuclear physics)
Three giant steps to the moon
104
I cut my engine at 9000 feet, then .
110
Gliders (Aviation), Hang gliding
Man-made comets
118
Rockets (Astronomical use)
Step out with the right boot
120
Shoes
Leapin' lizzies! sand buggies
122
Motor vehicles
Christmas toys with a purpose
124
Christmas gifts for children, Toys
Add action to your Christmas displays
128
Christmas decorations, Outdoor
Three Christmas dollhouses
142
Doll houses
Revolving dollhouse
142
Folding dollhouse
144
Your home in replica
146
Audible exposure timer
150
Timing devices
Speed reducer for metal cutting
152
Electric motors (Control), Saws and sawing
Secret of successful stairs
158
Stairways
Shopping for tools
163
Shocks shot?
166
Shock absorbers
Band grinder smooths and sharpens
172
Grinding machines
Tabletop radio goes portable
176
Transistor radio receivers

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