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Bill Esler
ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

Video

How to Make a Maple Long Board Skateboard

Capturing laminating, sawing, scrolls saw, routing, shaping and finishing in the pursuit of making a long skateboard, Pietro Vallome demonstrates skills in woodworking and video. Parts I and Parts II are shared here.

WMS News

New at WMS 2015: Augmented Reality in Woodworking

Manufacturing applications for "augmented reality" - a trending technology for consumers that has edged closer to the factory floor - will be presented at WMS 2015 in Toronto. Seen in IKEA catalogs and automobile dashboards, the approach has been adapted to machine training, and design-for-manufacture.

Closets

5 Apps for Closet Organization & Design - Some Really Work

Apps for closet design on iPhones or Androids sounds smart - and browsing through the offerings is inspiring. But reviews by consumers show a litany of complaints: apps don't open, hang up, or are just come-ons to buy online. In this case, iPhone users win out: the apps are much better in the iTunes store. Here are a few we tried ourselves.