1940 Popular Mechanics Bound Shop Notes April May June. There are a large variety of projects in the three months of shop notes. Included are instructions on how to build a crossbow, city lot gardening, how to cut a jib, repairing cast iron using oxyacetylene torch. There are patterns for model airplanes, garden figures, and backyard BBQs. There are also science experiments to do at home. Magazine is in good used condition. There is a thick paper cover like heavy card stock on the outside.  It shows wear and discoloration. The inside pages are in good condition showing minimal wear but discoloration due to age. Measures approximately 6.5 inches by 9.25 inches.