By Mark Duginske
Everything you'll ever need to know about using and maintaining a bandsaw is in this latest guide from Duginske. He explains all the features of this versatile tool and compares some of the current brands. Blades are covered in a chapter of their own, describing steel types, tooth patterns and maintenance, including how to braze a blade. Full chapters then handle adjustments, sawing straight and curved cuts, using templates, making and using jigs and joinery. Line drawings and colour photographs compliment the text. 187 pages

By Yeung Chan
Although Chan advises using power tools for speed and precision, he advocates a balance between hand and power tools for truly fine work and gives a sound overview of each. His description of jigs for the table saw, bandsaw and router covers all jigs necessary for the joints he describes. His step-by-stop instructions with diagrams and copious colour photographs, starting with simple joints and proceeding to the complex, should enable even the advanced woodworker to develop improved techniques. He finishes with a gallery of photographs of truly inspiring furniture. 175 pages.

By Roshaan Ganief

The creative inspiration that is Simply Wood comes from the combination of four things: a crafter's sense of style, an artist's appreciation of forms and mediums, a woodworker's love of wood and a single easy-to-use tool - the scroll saw. From the simplistic, natural beauty of an orchid motif lamp to the chic shapes of a circular-design pendant, you will find the 40 original projects in this bok to be a breath of fresh air. Through a variety of themes ranging from Cubic and Celtic to Asian and Botanical, designer Roshaan Ganief brings youthful and innovative energy into the craft of scrolling with modern, hip designs for personal items and home decor. 200 pages.