Gary Rogowski

Gary Rogowski started woodworking in 1974 with a radial-arm saw and his dad’s old hand planes. He now runs his own woodworking school The Northwest Woodworking Studio in Portland, Oregon and has produced numerous articles and videos for Fine Woodworking and The Taunton Press, including The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery. Gary’s school opened in 1997 and he holds year-round classes for novice to mastery level students.

Breadboard Ends: Tongue-and-Groove for Bigger Panels
September 23, 2024

See how Gary Rogowski reinforces his breadboard ends on large panels and tabletops.
Breadboard Ends: Tenons
November 26, 2020

Gary Rogowski demonstrates his methods for this traditional yet strong breadboard end.
Tips and Techniques for Taming Tearout
May 18, 2020

Don't let gnarly grain stand in your way. Gary Rogowski outlines his strategies for handplaning woods that are prone to tearout.
Breadboard Ends: Loose Splines
April 27, 2020

Gary Rogowski's loose splined breadboard is simpler than most methods and adds decorative possibilities.
Watch This: How to Stop Tearout
March 26, 2020

Gary Rogowski helps you understand every woodworker's enemy, tearout.
Breadboard Ends: 4 Ways
February 5, 2020

Gary Rogowski demonstrates, step by step, four methods for keeping tabletops and wide panels flat.
From The Bench: Portrait of a woodworker
September 27, 2018

If you build things in wood, I know who you are
An Interview with Gary Rogowski, and a Book Giveaway
February 9, 2018

Gary Rogowski discusses craftsmanship, shop injuries, and most importantly, patience, with our editorial director Tom McKenna
Build a Collector’s Case
July 29, 2015

Basic dovetailed project is loaded with character.
Round Side Table: Make a Round Tabletop
August 7, 2012

Glue up the panels for the tabletop and lower shelf, flatten them with hand tools, and cut out perfect circles on the bandsaw.

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