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.

Finish Carpentry Basics
Get Better Project Results With A Sharper Trim Skillset In this comprehensive learning collection, craftsman Gary Striegler shares his 40 years of trim carpentry experience and explains how to effectively install…
An Easy Approach to Coffered Ceilings
Careful layout, accurate framing, and preassembled parts simplify a traditional trim detail.
Dialing In a Job-Site Tablesaw
Tune up your saw and add a few simple jigs for an efficient, accurate, and dependable tool.
Build a Transom Above a Stock Door
A decorative transom fills in the space between a stock door and the home's 9-ft. ceiling, saving the cost of a custom door.
A Step-by-Step for Trimming Stairs
Utility stairs are transformed into a squeak-free finished staircase with straightforward carpentry and easy-to-source parts.
How to Make Stepped Corbels with a Router Jig
A strip of scrap wood and a couple of router bits simplify the process of shaping the parts for these decorative wooden mantel brackets.
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 fireplace centerpiece.
Mill Arched Trim with a Homemade Compass
Gary Striegler demonstrates his simple router jig for cutting arched trim, essentially a simple compass made from scratch.

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