Popular Mechanics (South Africa) - 2019-12-01

• PIERRE REVIEWS FOR PM, PART 1
• WOODWORKIN­G: THE 12 TOOLS OF CHRISTMAS
• HYWW: What prehistori­c chewing gum tells us; a bicycle motor taken apart; the largesteve­r steam train rides again; are you being bugged or tracked?
• Give your garden back to nature: A garden that’s in tune with its natural habitat just makes the most sense.
• The bigger picture: The Gemasolar solar plant generates electricit­y using molten salt.
• Driving: Achieving excellence in automobile design is just the starting point for Lexus.
• PM Garage: Our opinions on two cars we’ve cruised in, swerved, braked and parked.
• Time machine: We scoured the PM archives and this is what we found.
• Bone-repair surgery transforme­d: Magnesium’s in; titanium’s so last season.
• Readers’ letters: Write to us and win… Do it – hit that ‘send’ button.
• Hone your coffee ritual: The best ways to grind and brew it yourself.
• Sleep better: We test a homegrown, adjustable foam mattress.
• Book review: Prepare for the future with FOREsight.
• From the editor: Sleep-learning.
• WRITE TO US, ENGAGE IN DEBATE,
• FLYING-SAUCER TECH
• YOU CAN DO A LOT WITH GUM
• ELECTRIFY YOUR BIKE WITH A CONVERSION KIT
• Why the Big Boy 4014 is such a badass train
• How to jump from a moving train
• How can you tell if someone is bugging or tracking you?
• LIKE ANY BRAND-NEW
• FITBIT VERSA 2
• SALOMON MEN’S SPEEDCROSS 5
• 13 steps to success
• FOR THE LAWN YOU KEEP, FIX THE SOIL
• Set the pace

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