Michael Pekovich has spent most of his career building furniture and teaching others the craft of woodworking. During his 25-year tenure at Fine Woodworking magazine, he focused on making woodworking techniques more understandable and approachable for readers of all skill levels. Mike is the author of The Why and How of Woodworking and Foundations of Woodworking. Although his books and magazine work have reached a wide audience, his greatest passion is hands-on instruction, where he can work directly with students, place tools in their hands, and help them develop practical skills and confidence.