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

Hay baler packages cotton
144
Cotton baling
Pocket-size wire recorder
145
Tape recorders and recording
Three-dimensional television system
146
3-D television
Hams bounce signals off the moon
148
Radio echoes, Ham radio
Build your own luggage
149
Luggage

All-in-one harvester carries implements piggyback
82
Harvesting machinery
These fabulous tools unlock the atom's secrets
86
Accelerators (Electrons, etc.)
Tent on wheels adds comfort to camping
94
Tents
Midget yachts race for fun
97
Ship and boat models
Tiny garden tractor carries operator
101
Tractors
Owners report on the '53 Packard
102
Floyd Clymer; d. 1970, Automobiles
House for the atomic age in Hollywood
108
Houses (California)
Mapping the world with the educated dot
114
Mapping, Aerial
Men behind the tv scenes
122
Television production and direction
Blocks of flagstone cast in concrete
133
Concrete construction
Training a retriever
134
Dogs (Training), Retrievers
Gas turbines drive torpedo boats
138
Gas turbines, Marine
School for camera sleuths
140
Brooks Institute of Photography, Photography in criminal investigation, espionage, etc
Four planters
165
Flower boxes, planters, etc
Take-apart pier
169
Docks, wharves, etc
Plan of the month
170
Boxes, cases, etc
Weatherproof car-top carrier
173
Automobiles (Equipment)
Air condition your home
174
Air conditioning
Don't let a car fire start
181
Automobiles (Fires and fire prevention)
Lightweight plastic tent
184
Tents
Auxiliary gang-reel rewind
187
Reels
Tool rest for your bench grinder
191
Grinding machines
Rolling shop stool features storage space
193
Stools
Clean holes in wood
194
Drilling and boring
Anchors in concrete
200
Drilling and boring

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