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.

Jigs 101
December 1, 2009

Build jigs quickly and accurately using the right materials, fasteners, and accessories
Sharpening: The Value of Sharp Tools
July 1, 2009

A "pretty good" edge can always be made better, using simple adjustments in technique.
Sharpening: Hone the Edge
July 1, 2009

Grinding is done; honing is next. Learn how to get the sharpest cutting edge possible.
Sharpening: Grind the Bevel
July 1, 2009

Master the hollow-ground bevel with tips from this multi-part video series.
Sharpening: Flatten the Back
July 1, 2009

Gary Rogowski shows how to improve your sharpening skills with this critical first step in the process.
An Introduction to Sharpening
July 1, 2009

In this introductory video, "sharpening doctor" Gary Rogowski demonstrates how sharp is sharp.
How to Cut Sliding Dovetail Joints
January 25, 2009

Use a router table for fast and accurate dovetail drawer joinery.
True Greene and Greene
January 1, 2009

Learn how the elements work together, and then use them in your furniture
Weekend Project: Build an Arts and Crafts Bookcase
September 26, 2008

Wedged tenons and clean lines define this oak original. You cut the through mortises with a plunge router and template. Get step-by-step instructions and download the plan.
Step Away from the Project
September 1, 2008

We woodworkers, if you haven’t noticed, are an obsessive bunch, tuned in to a frequency few other people can hear, looking for things few other people care to notice. We…

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