Michael Pekovich

Those who work with Fine Woodworking creative director Michael Pekovich know him as a talented furniture maker and graphic designer who is committed to bringing complicated subjects to our readers in the clearest way possible. He’s also the go-to guy for solutions to our own furniture-making snafus. But on his own time, Mike is building quite a resumé as a teacher. This year he’s taught a long list of classes, from weekend workshops on hand-tool skills to weeklong classes at Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking and the Marc Adams school.

All-In-One Workstation for Dovetails

March 26, 2020

Mike Pekovich's simple stand holds the work for every step of the dovetailing process.
Ep 16: Shiplapped back boards

March 24, 2020

In this episode, Mike buttons up the case with a perfectly spaced shiplap back and mounts the french cleat from which the cabinet will eventually hang.
Ep 15c: Drawer grooves and glue-up

March 17, 2020

In part three of this episode, Mike builds a drawer for the cabinet, taking your through his ever-methodical methods for perfect half-blind dovetails.
Ep 15b: Half-blind dovetailed drawer – part 2

March 17, 2020

In part two of this episode, Mike builds a drawer for the cabinet, taking your through his ever-methodical methods for perfect half-blind dovetails.
Ep 15a: Half-blind dovetailed drawer – part 1

March 17, 2020

In this three-part episode, Mike builds a drawer for the cabinet, taking you through his ever-methodical methods for perfect half-blind dovetails.
Ep 14: Door details

March 10, 2020

In this episode of his Hanging Wall Cabinet video workshop, Mike Pekovich adds muntins and proud pins to the door, adding even more detail to the cabinet. He also gives some insight into why he includes these subtle details in his designs.
Ep 13b: Mounting the door hinges

March 3, 2020

Once the door is fit in the opening, Mike demonstrates his tricks for mounting the hinges to make sure the fit remains perfect.
Ep 13a: Fitting the door

March 3, 2020

A well-fitting door is something to be proud of. To ensure success, Mike starts off by mounting a hinge strip, and taking the time to make a proper jig for hinge mortising.
Ep 12: Door glue-up

February 25, 2020

In this episode, Mike Pekovich glues up the frame-and-panel door, using shims to keep the panel square. There is even a little drama as Mike chases a gap that many would leave, and later regret.
Tool Review: DFM Dowel Plate

February 25, 2020

Mike Pekovich takes a look at a great dowel plate that's sold at a great price.

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