DIY Rally 2007 Runners-Up, Part 3: Beaten by the ...
Two Schwinns and a Huffy gave their lives to create this homemade recumbent bicycle. Michael Szmania cut and brazed the donor frames to build this comfortable two-wheeler with the help of his kids. Inspired by European-style velomobiles (enclosed ... [... more]
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Power Sander Comparison Test
Most pros use a random-orbit sander for flat surfaces. PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK WEISS There's only one reason to buy a power sander: It's a whole lot faster than doing the job by hand. How fast? We wondered, too. So we assembled the three basic ... [... more]
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10 Uses: Tennis Balls
Your racket may be gathering dust in the attic, but don't throw away its partners in crime. Here's how to use tennis balls without ever hitting the court. With a utility knife, cut an X in a tennis ball and slip it over the end of an old broom ... [... more]
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DIY Rally 2009 Submission Form
Calling all inventors! Have you built a one-of-a-kind project in your backyard or garage? Popular Mechanics is accepting entries for its 2009 DIY Rally. Projects can be anything from a handcrafted treehouse to a personal robot to an electric ... [... more]
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Numbered Winter Build A Bear Retired Limited Edition ...
 Features: 17" Winter Bear 2007 4th in a series of 4 Collectible Pin Numbered Hang Tag Play with me online! Binding: Toy EAN: 0127521853806 UPC: 127521853806 [... more]
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Home Journal: Gardening - Popular Mechanics
As the leaves begin to fall, the excitement and wonder of watching them change color fades fast. If you're facing a similar dilemma, consider one of the eight leaf busters shown here. Planting a fall garden can be a rewarding effort and a great ... [... more]
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Meet The MythBusters
Adam Savage (left) and Jamie Hyneman on the San Francisco set of their debunking MythBusters TV show. On MythBusters, our Discovery Channel show, we conduct scientific experiments to determine the truth of tall tales and urban legends. Here's one ... [... more]
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MythBusters Hack Go-Kart in Extreme Electric vs. Gas Test
We care about the environment and want to do our part, but still have a little fun. So we wondered: Could we create an electric kart that would outperform its noisy, gas-powered twin-and be just as thrilling? Starting with two Tony Kart gas ... [... more]
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How to Build Sawhorses: Simple DIY Woodworking Project
It's common to think of tools as implements to cut, drill or shape material-or perhaps to drive fasteners. But another important class of tools is used to support whatever you are working on. One of the most versatile and simple-to-build work ... [... more]
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10 Uses for an Egg Carton
Egg cartons ingeniously cradle fragile cargo. The standard model—known as a 2x6 in packaging parlance—is made of molded recycled paper. You can give that paper yet another life by reusing the cartons in these resourceful ways. Cut off the lid, ... [... more]
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Hand Squares
Hand Squares - Hand squares have been used for most of recorded history, and for good reason. Hand squares have been used for most of recorded history, and for good reason. Two measuring squares (top and right), as well as combination square and ... [... more]
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Choosing Workshop Tools
Choosing Workshop Tools - When it comes to workshop tools, these 10 woodworker's favorites will come in handy for any project or repair. When it comes to workshop tools, these 10 woodworker's favorites will come in handy for any project or ... [... more]
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