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.

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
Ep 7: Inlaying a Square Peg

August 7, 2012

Use a mix of hand and power tools to cut the peg mortise and shape the beveled edge once it's installed.
Ep 8: How To Install Glue Blocks

August 7, 2012

Reinforce the half-lap joinery with glue blocks and take home tips for cutting and installing them precisely.
Ep 9: Finishing Walnut

August 7, 2012

Prepare the surface with planes and a little sanding, and learn best practices for applying a wipe-on varnish.
Ep 10: Attach a Tabletop with Screws

August 7, 2012

Elongated holes allow the wide tabletop to shrink and expand without coming unglued.
Ep 11: Level Uneven Table Legs

August 7, 2012

This smart technique on the tablesaw is the easiest method for leveling uneven table legs.
Make a Round Side Table with Gary Rogowski

August 7, 2012

Woodworker Gary Rogowski shows you how to build a beautiful round side table, step-by-step, in this Video Workshop series.
Ep 1: Make a Round Tabletop

August 7, 2012

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

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