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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.
Sculptural, turned work earns Young Wood Pro judges’ votes.
Maine wood turning plant makes 2023 White House Easter eggs
Wells Wood Turning & Finishing completes another exclusive contract to make the White House Easter eggs.
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William Sampson,
April 10, 2023 | 7:40 am CDT
Judges named for 2023 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge
Panel of experts to choose winners in prestigious veneer woodworking competition with thousands of dollars in prizes.
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William Sampson,
April 6, 2023 | 3:05 pm CDT
Tips for woodworking fire safety
Loss prevention expert offers suggestions for avoiding fires and explosions.
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William Sampson,
April 6, 2023 | 10:17 am CDT
Finding balance between work and life
Employers can be blind to worker life-balance issues.
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William Sampson,
April 6, 2023 | 10:08 am CDT
April Fools Video: Why there is a reverse switch on your wood lathe
Woodworkers Guild of America celebrates April Fools Day with a video demonstrating why there is a reverse switch on wood lathes. Watch and learn!
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William Sampson,
March 31, 2023 | 1:22 pm CDT
Festool launches cordless sweepstakes
Lebanon, Ind. — Festool, a manufacturer professional-grade power tools, is launching a large sweepstakes to highlight their comprehensive, high-performance Cordless line-up. The sweepstakes includes some of Festool’s most innovative cordless products, such as the TSC 55 K Cordless Track Saw, the TID 18 Cordless Impact Driver and the T 18 Cordless Drill. To enter, customers should visit the landing page and complete the entry form.
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William Sampson,
March 24, 2023 | 12:44 pm CDT
Ode to the lowly hammer
Hammers have become more sophisticated, but their job is still about impact.
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William Sampson,
March 20, 2023 | 12:25 pm CDT
Blind corner storage alternative
Magic Corner system efficiently solves wasted space, is easy to install.
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William Sampson,
March 9, 2023 | 8:35 pm CST
Entries open for 2023 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge
Prestigious contest searches for the best veneer work offering thousands of dollars in prizes.
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William Sampson,
March 1, 2023 | 1:10 pm CST