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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.

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.
Prepare Big Doors for Glue Up

Video: Helpful tips for building a big custom door.
Building Big Doors, On Site

When a custom-size door is needed, try this simple technique for a frame-and-panel look.
Project House: A Simple Approach to Paneled Wainscot, Episode 1

Built on a bench and finished with stock moldings, these panels don’t lose any points for style