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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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How to handle a boating emergency
61
Boats and boating (Accidents, Safety measures)
Tuffy, the navy's deep sea lifeguard
66
Animals (Training), Dolphins, Rescue work
PM owners report
70
Plymouth Fury
Coming: home sound movies for everyone
74
Motion picture sound recording
What sun glare can do to your driving
78
Light (Physiological effects), Night vision, Sunglasses
How to solve hard starting
118
Automobiles (Starting)
PM owners report
122
Chevrolet Camaro
Cool off with a covered patio
126
Decks, patios, terraces, etc
Week end projects for your patio and lawn
132
Home grounds
Three high spots for a hobby room
136
Rooms, Storage in the home

Gar Wood: an old sea dog is up to new tricks
82
Gar Wood, Automobiles, Electric
Hamming it up at a stock car race
88
Automobile racing
I skippered a Swift
92
Vietnamese War, 1957-1975 (Naval operations, Personal narratives)
Stupendous Saturn V: the free world's largest space vehicle
96
Space vehicles (Propulsion systems)
Ninety minutes to mount your prize
100
Fish (Collection and preservation)
Shorty tripod for shooting low
104
Camera tripods
How to keep 'em rolling when the going gets tough
106
Byron VERSTEEGH, Trucks (Maintenance and repair)
Slow train to Great Slave
110
Great Salve Lake Railway
Control power with fluid
114
Fluid amplifiers, Hydraulic control
Build this underwater aquaplane
142
Aquaplanes
How to get more out of your outboard
144
Outboard motors (Maintenance and repair)
Getting started in model rocketry
148
Rocket models
How to reroof your house with wood shakes and shingles
154
Shingles and shingling
Don't sell your bandsaw short
160
Saws and sawing
Picking the right paint remover
164
Paint and varnish removers
Tools from wire
168
Tools
Two-way radios you can tuck anywhere
170
Citizens band radio (Equipment)

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