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.

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
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.

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