About Michael Pekovich
Mike Pekovich holds degrees in both furniture making and graphic design from California State University at Long Beach, and has been building commissioned work for over 30 years. He is the editor and creative director at Fine Woodworking, the leading print and online resource for passionate woodworkers everywhere. Ever since relocating to Connecticut in 1996, Mike has dedicated himself to incorporating traditional tools and joinery methods in his work, and currently writes and teaches on his techniques. He has authored two books, The Why and How of Woodworking, and most recently Foundations of Woodworking, which remain best sellers in the field.
About Fine Woodworking
Fine Woodworking is celebrating more than 40 years of furthering the art and craft of woodworking and of fostering a community of dedicated woodworkers. Every issue shares inspiration and time-tested learning on topics such as furniture fundamentals, joinery, finishing, workshop layout, and more. Plus, you’ll find honest product reviews of woodworking tools, woodturning tools, power tools, hand planes, jointers, planers, biscuit joiners, routers, table saw jigs, and more in our tool guide. We feature tasteful plans & projects, including furniture plans, woodturning projects and techniques, workshop plans, and more. Fine Woodworking covers current and classic skills you’ll want to learn.
