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    Gary Rogowski

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    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: 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

      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.

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