You just need to be more trained in using your skills and tools in order to make true works of art. So says this expert author, and with his professional yet clear instructions, you will improve your prowess by knowing more about your band saws capabilities, including tricks of a master craftsman to keep parts in adjustment and alignment and blades sharpened. You get expert tips on how to make essential types of curves and straight cuts, and 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.