Author Mark Diginske uses his expertise to provide professional yet clear instructions that aim to improve your prowess when using a band saw. There are expert tips on how to make essential types of curves and straight cuts, use patterns, templates, jigs, fixtures, and joinery. Then you're ready to take on your choice of artistic projects, including an oak arts and crafts lamp, walnut shelf, mantel clock, toy train and toy pickup truck. More elaborate works feature a variety of boxes, tables, chairs, and other furnishings. A photo gallery features a clothes press, monkey pull toy, miniature animals and a Shaker sewing table.