Gary Striegler

Second-generation builder Gary Striegler owns Craftsman Builders, a Fayetteville, Ark., company specializing in millwork and interior details. A frequent Fine Homebuilding contributor, Gary also teaches at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking (marcadams.com), presents trade-show seminars, and volunteers for Mercy International in Honduras.

Built-ins for Odd Spaces

A simple, foolproof method for off-angle cabinets.
How Many Different Trim Nailers Do I Really Need?

It seems there's always one more must-have tool.
How To Build a Craftsman-Style Fireplace Mantel

Simple joinery and layered construction create a rock-solid, refined centerpiece.
Must-Have Router Jigs: Mill Arched Trim With a Homemade Compass

This might be the router jig I use the very most. It’s one of the simplest, but boy does it help me out, because truthfully, I’m not that good with…
Must-Have Router Jigs: Cut Clean, Straight Dadoes With this Simple Guide

I’m Gary Striegler and this is one of my favorite routing jigs. It’s used to make dadoes, for instance like on this small shelving unit that I’m getting ready to…
Must-Have Router Jigs: Make an Inset Frieze or Panel Pattern with a Shop-Built Template

This jig was kind of invented out of necessity one of those times I said, “Oh I’m sure I could do that,” and it turned out I had to figure…
Must-Have Router Jigs: Mortise Door Hardware With This Custom Guide

I’m Gary Striegler. I want to share with you something that will make your life a lot simpler any time you’re working with door hardware. This is probably the most…
Must-Have Router Jigs: Make Complex S-Curves With This Flexible Template

This is probably the only router jig that I actually buy instead of make myself. This one comes from CMT, although there are some other people that make ones similar…
Job-Site Router Jigs

Made from material you likely have on hand, these jigs add speed, accuracy, and detail to your work.
39-in. TMP-1000 CMT Flexible Template, Reviewed

A router guide for serpentine shapes.

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Gary Striegler

Built-ins for Odd Spaces

How Many Different Trim Nailers Do I Really Need?

How To Build a Craftsman-Style Fireplace Mantel

Must-Have Router Jigs: Mill Arched Trim With a Homemade Compass

Must-Have Router Jigs: Cut Clean, Straight Dadoes With this Simple Guide

Must-Have Router Jigs: Make an Inset Frieze or Panel Pattern with a Shop-Built Template

Must-Have Router Jigs: Mortise Door Hardware With This Custom Guide

Must-Have Router Jigs: Make Complex S-Curves With This Flexible Template

Job-Site Router Jigs

39-in. TMP-1000 CMT Flexible Template, Reviewed

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