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 ...

If you seek a truly stunning paint finish—the sort of mile-deep finish that reflects like a mirror—the time in the spray booth represents only a fraction of the investment. Prior to painting, dozens ...

1. When a normal sanding block just can't conform to detailed body lines and tight corners, it's time for a specialized tool. Soft-Sanders are lightweight, flexible manual sanding blocks in six ...