Gary Rogowski

Learn wedged-tenon joinery and design a table that suits your needs

Build jigs quickly and accurately using the right materials, fasteners, and accessories

A "pretty good" edge can always be made better, using simple adjustments in technique. That's the lesson our two sharpeners learned, and that you can learn in this five-part video series.

Improve your sharpening results with tips from a video clinic

Master the hollow-ground bevel with tips from this multi-part video series

Grinding is done; honing is next. Learn how our two students improved their honing skills with help from Gary Rogowski.

Two readers hone their skills with help from our expert in this multi-part video series

Use a router table for fast and accurate drawer joinery

Learn how the elements work together, and then use them in your furniture

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.

Gary Rogowski shows you the types of bits that everyone needs

The secret is to plan your cuts and take multiple passes.

A six-part video series with Gary Rogowski. Here, in Part 1, he describes the smartest way to have more than one router on hand.

Pay attention to the router speed, particularly if you're using a large bit.

It all depends on the condition of the cutting surface, says FWW contributing editor Gary Rogowski.

Gary Rogowski covers two situations where it makes sense to move the router in the 'wrong' direction.

Follow drawings with mock-ups to give your furniture ideas shape and substance

Joinery practice is a woodworker’s warm-up

Gary Rogowski shares tips on cutting edge profiles and curves, and techniques and jigs for straight cuts.

Remove the wobble from out-of-level table with this smart technique on the tablesaw

Elongated holes allow the wide tabletop to shrink and expand without coming unglued

Prepare the surface with planes and a little sanding, and learn best practices for applying a wipe-on varnish

Use a mix of hand and power tools to cut the peg mortise and shape the beveled edge once it's installed

Reinforce joinery with glue blocks and take home tips for cutting and installing them precisely

Undercut the joint on the tablesaw and then trim it to fit with hand tools

The assembly stage of any project will make you sweat unless you're prepared. Watch a table come together in multiple stages, and pick up great assembly tips for any project

Practice cutting this joint with hand and power tools, and learn new tips and techniques for cutting, sizing, and fitting a mortise and tenon

Learn how to cut this joint, also known as a bridle joint, in a few simple steps on the bandsaw in part four of this video workshop

Learn how to clean up a round tabletop edge with a spokeshave and apply a chamfer on the router table

Flatten a glued-up panel with a hand plane and cut circles on the bandsaw in part two of this video workshop

Watch the complete construction process on video and download the plan in our first-ever video workshop

Are you getting the most from this workshop fixture?

Lay out hand-cut dovetails with a ruler and simple math

Adjust your bandsaw and use the right blade for smooth, straight cuts

Practice hand-cut dovetails without the pressure in this easy exercise to strengthen your hand-tool skills

An alternative to the western dovetail saw, the lesser-known pull saw is versatile and produces a thinner kerf

Essential jig ensures square cuts

Produce tight-fitting joinery for boxes and small carcases in a few steps with a simple fixture for your tablesaw

These bits will conquer the majority of woodworking tasks

Three basic tools will keep your cuts straight, square, and smooth

Essential tips for gluing up panels from narrow boards

Protect your hands and fingers from spinning knives

Make it last and make it safe with a few simple upgrades

These multipurpose shop jigs will expand the versatility of your workbench

Cut adjoining parts on opposite sides of this jig to guarantee a perfect 90-degree joint

Learn the four-square technique for milling lumber

Pieces of wood inserted diagonally into the outside corner of mitered joints add strength as well as beauty

Cut mortises and angled holes with these easy-to-make jigs

Adjustable fence for the drill press accommodates vertical boring operations

A guide to stress-free gluing and clamping

Pinned and plugged joints add beauty and strength

Strategies for milling, matching, gluing, and clamping large panels

For best results, rough-mill the wood, allow it to stabilize, then finish-mill

Techniques for grain matching and achieving strong corner joints

Armed with both, you can flatten boards to any thickness

An FWW contributing editor shows you how to cut a large project down to size. His router templates will help you create smooth curves and tight joinery. Read step-by-step instructions and buy a plan and cutlist.

This router template is quick to make and easy to use for accurate mortises every time

Why the tablesaw would not be at the top of my list

How to trim, glue up and reinforce this multipurpose joint

Finding your way to a well-fitting joint

Increase the versatility of this basic machine using low-cost, shopmade accessories

Pinned lap joints and shaped sides refine a basic design

Wedged tenons and clean lines dignify this oak original

Router jigs have their place, but don't expect them to duplicate hand-cut joints

Using machines to remove cup, crook, twist and other defects from lumber

An honest box with your choice of two simple drawer joints

Tapers can be cut quickly and accurately with a bandsaw, a thickness planer or a tablesaw

Ebony and carved yellow heart inlay: crowning touches for a handsome case

Adding drawers and doors to a basic carcase

Start with a solid, carefully constructed carcase

Well-tuned tools and the right technique create joints that last

Build it in an afternoon for about the cost of a good bit

Auxiliary fences, fixtures and templates help ensure quick, consistent results

A quick, satisfying project with simple lines and loose-tenon joinery

Careful layout and mortising are keys to success

Let function, economy and style guide your choice of joinery

A small table with an oriental flair

Compound angled joints on drill press and tablesaw