POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

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Recently, I've invested in a solid cookware set, some Japanese knives, and a reliable cast-iron. After using shitty, plastic cutting boards for too many years. I realized a cutting board was naturally ...