Michael Pekovich—author of The Why and How of Woodworking and Foundations of Woodworking—has been making furniture and teaching people to woodwork for most of his career. During his 25-year tenure at Fine Woodworking magazine, Mike’s focus has been on making the craft easier for those of us who struggle day to day in our shops. While books and magazines are a great way to reach a wide audience, Mike’s passion is working one-on-one with students, and teaching provides that opportunity. “Some things just don’t make sense until I can get a tool in your hand and show you the right way to go about a task. That’s where the most important teaching gets done.”