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William Sampson is a lifelong woodworker, and he has been an advocate for small-scale entrepreneurs and lean manufacturing since the 1980s. He was the editor of Fine Woodworking magazine in the early 1990s and founded WoodshopBusiness magazine, which he eventually sold and merged with CabinetMaker magazine. He helped found the Cabinet Makers Association in 1998 and was its first executive director. Today, as editorial director of Woodworking Network and FDMC magazine he has more than 20 years experience covering the professional woodworking industry. His popular "In the Shop" tool reviews and videos appear monthly in FDMC.
Sarah Watlington wins 2023 Mineck Fellowship to further her efforts in development of modern record turntable designs.
Video: Making wood jack-o-lanterns without a CNC
Tom Balderarma of Maverick Woodworking shows how he crafted simple wood jack-o-lanterns with conventional shop equipment.
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William Sampson,
October 27, 2023 | 10:42 am CDT
Legendary furniture craftsman Jere Osgood dies
Known for bent laminations and Scandinavian-inspired designs, Osgood was revered by generations of furniture makers.
By
William Sampson,
October 20, 2023 | 8:32 am CDT
Teaching, sharing, and learning
What keeps so many woodworkers from learning the business skills they need to succeed?
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William Sampson,
October 18, 2023 | 4:41 pm CDT
Recap: FDMC 300 hits new sales high
A recap of the top five companies in four major categories.
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William Sampson,
October 12, 2023 | 4:11 pm CDT
Powell Valley Millwork founder Jim Thornberry dies
Jim Thornberry started the successful poplar products and lumber company in 1993 with his son Jimmy.
By
William Sampson,
October 9, 2023 | 11:09 am CDT
Trying a pro-grade cordless moto-tool
Dremel 8260 offers plenty of power, versatility without the cord.
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William Sampson,
October 5, 2023 | 3:50 pm CDT
Time running out to bid in Pricing Survey
Download the 2023 Pricing Survey bid package and see how your pricing compares to other shops.
By
William Sampson,
September 22, 2023 | 9:12 am CDT
Latest jobsite luxury: cordless microwave
Makita adds battery-powered microwave oven to its tool lineup.
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William Sampson,
September 22, 2023 | 8:47 am CDT
IKEA gets graphic about real life in controversial videos
New ad campaign raises uproar in Norway with brutally honest depictions of more than furniture.
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William Sampson,
September 22, 2023 | 8:06 am CDT