Popular mechanics do-it-yourself encyclopedia, 1979, complete, 18 volumes, hardcovers, condition: as new.
POPULAR MECHANICS, a household word for more than half a century, proudly presents this encyclopedia of "do it yourself" knowhow for homeowner and craftsman. Here, in 18 handy volumes, is the information that will keep your household well-run, well-furnished and in good repair. Within these pages lie opportunities to save hours of time and labor and hundreds of dollars in money unspent.
This encyclopedia has hundreds of authors and illustrators. They are the same skilled craftsman, the easy-to-understand writers and the trained illustrators who produce the famous magazine, Popular Mechanics, and the host of how-to-do-it books published by Popular Mechanics Press. Each article in these volumes is written by a specialist in his particular field, and who has actually built the project or made the home repairs and improvements under discussion. In illustrating these articles, no expense was spared to have precisely the right drawings, photographs and charts necessary for easy understanding of the job at hand. The variety of topics within these volumes is such that there is no household, homemaking, garage, workshop or garden task for which you will not find an easier way, a right way, an economical way. From Abrasives (how to use) to Youngster's Bed (design & construction) , the handy alphabetical arrangement of these volumes makes it easy to find answers to a bewildering number of home problems. The complete index in volume twelve will act as a further aid to quick location of material. The home craftsman will find a wealth of information on how to better use his power tools, lumber and other materials; valuable knowhow on special jigs and attachments, and a treasury of projects he can make for his own use or for sale. The householder concerned with repairs and home maintenance will find approved methods for getting all these jobs done economically. There are sound and simple instructions for repairing your automobile and making it run better and longer. There are hundreds of household hints and scores of interesting hobbies for all members of the family.
Would you think it a rare encyclopedia which gave you practical information on basement moisture-proofing, bandsaw techniques, photography, archery, furniture building, welding, roofing, antique refinishing, air conditioning and how to read a blueprint? You would? You have such rare volumes in your hands.
