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
Round Table

August 7, 2012

Woodworker Gary Rogowski shows you how to build a beautiful round side table, step-by-step, in this Video Workshop series.
Video: 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.
Video: How To Build a Round Table

August 7, 2012

Watch the complete construction process on video, download the plan, and ask the author questions in our first-ever interactive project workshop.
How To Smooth A Round Edge with A Spokeshave

August 7, 2012

Learn how to clean up a round tabletop edge with a spokeshave, and apply a chamfer with the router table.
Video Workshop: Cut A Bridle Joint

August 7, 2012

Learn how to cut this joint, also known as a bridle joint, in a few simple steps on the bandsaw.
Video: Complete Mortise and Tenon Joint

August 7, 2012

Practice cutting this joint with hand and power tools, and learn new tips and techniques for cutting, sizing, and fitting a mortise and tenon.
Video: Cut a Half-Lap Joint

August 7, 2012

Produce a perfect fit on the tablesaw when preparing the half-lap joinery for this table's stretcher and rail assemblies.