Issue 73, October 1994

The Lure Of Wood
Ron Mirabile uses a lathe to improve his fishing.

Cutting-Board Combo
This clever-cleaver cutting board stores knives.

It’s Nessie
Whittle a desktop dragon in an evening or less.

Show-Off Showcase
Make a wall-hung glass case for your collectibles.

The Perfect Polyurethane
Discover which brands work best.

Lamp Ahoy!
Build this sailboat table lamp in a weekend.

Victory-Lap Clothes Rack
Young race-car enthusiasts will love this one.

Tool Buyer’s Treasure Hunt
Our experts test eight groups of woodworking tools: biscuit joiners, lathes, shop vacuums, finish sanders, radial-arm saws, tablesaw fences, air compressors, and random-orbit sanders.

A Box That’s A Bit Fishy
Have fun cutting out this puzzlelike keepsake box.

A Salute To Craftsmanship
See the Build-A-Toy contest winning entries.

Tour-De-Force Tureen
Turn a beautiful lidded bowl from a staved blank.