professional. However, the biggest pitfall of this book is it's dated. At best, I think the book is useful for when you're (a) desperate or (b) about to throw a broken thing away. For example, if your toaster oven breaks, odds are this will provide enough general information to convince you it's OK to take it apart and fish around, then call the manufacturer (e.g., Black & Decker is great about this) and order replacement parts. On the other hand, as many appliances are solid-state (e.g., no tubes) AND individual parts are difficult to procure if the manufacturer doesn't support this. [In 1977, when the book was published, you could go to your local Radio Shack and buy a 100 ohm 1/4 watt resistor. It's increasingly difficult to find such things as the business models have changed to the more lucrative cell phones.) This is a useful book if you want a general idea of how common things work and aren't afraid to use a screwdriver. It's not going to be as helpful as it was 20 years ago, however.Read full review
It took me over 6 years to find the correct version of this book. I'm very happy with my purchase.
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This is a very good book with a lot of information on How to fix many items around the House,Garage & yard. It shows & tells step by step ways how to fix things & is very easy to read & understand. This book can save you Hundreds of dollars on fixing or Repairing things at Home that you can do yourself with out Hiring some one, It also shows you the Tools & supply's you need for Jobs. I Highly Recommend this book it is worth its weight in Gold.
NOT ESURE THIS BEATS THE MOVIE VERSION AS SOMETIMES A BOOK CAN DO, BUT THEN THE MOVIE WAS SPECTACULAR IN CASTING AND PRODUCTION
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Bought as a gift bought as a gift bought as a gift bought as a gift. Contents as easy to understand as book put out by time life. Older but not out of date unless you are looking to repair I' products or gps
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