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.

Q&A: Should I replace a plywood panel with solid wood?

June 28, 2019

Mike, Bob and Ben debate the pros and cons of plywood vs frame-and-panel construction.
A Trick for Cutting Smooth Curves on the Bandsaw

May 13, 2019

Using the back edge of the bandsaw blade to pivot through curves leads to less waste and more accurate cuts
Q&A: Why do I still have tiny scratches on my blade?

May 3, 2019

Mike Pekovich and Tom McKenna offer tips for getting a perfect mirror polish on your blades
Q&A: Should I wax my machinery or use kerosene?

March 18, 2019

Mike Pekovich, Anissa Kapsales and Ben Strano debate whether to use wax, kerosene or an aerosol woodworking lubricant on jointer beds
Designer’s Notebook: Draw, Draw, and Draw Some More

February 6, 2019

Mike Pekovich explains how he gets from that blip on a page to a finished piece of furniture
Benchmarks: Mike Pekovich’s Strategies for Success

February 1, 2019

As much as I love designing furniture, craftsmanship is at the forefront of my concerns when I build, and it's that aspect by which I am most likely to judge…
Do you put glue on one surface or two?

January 30, 2019

Bob Van Dyke and Mike Pekovich answer the age old question, and disagree
Tool Review: I-Beam Clamps by Bessey

July 12, 2018

Mike Pekovich takes a look at Bessey's new beefy I-beam clamps
Dovetailed Tea Box

June 4, 2018

This project offers a variety of techniques in a small package
Video: How to create a textured finish with a wire brush

June 4, 2018

On his wenge tea box, Mike Pekovich reaches for a tool not normally found in the arsenal of most woodworkers, a metal barbecue grill brush

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