Gary Striegler, a JLC contributing editor, owns Craftsman Builders (craftsmanbuildersnwa.com), in Fayetteville, Ark., and teaches workshops at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. Follow him on Instagram: @craftsmanbuilders.
Gary Striegler breaks down how his crew laminated a long beam to the inside of an exterior wall before opening it up for a new 16-foot wide slider.
Gary Striegler explains how he used common trim-carpentry tools and a few simple jigs to quickly build this custom cabinet.
Gary Striegler's practical and efficient method uses pattern-routed supports
Gary Striegler reviews a pocket hole machine that uses a router instead of a drill to make cleaner cuts.
These vintage beams aren't structural, but still require careful cutting and fitting to look right.