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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.
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A rip guide for the job site
Bora NGX rip guide makes for straight rip cuts with a circular saw.
By
William Sampson,
January 15, 2024 | 10:41 am CST
Understanding CNC tooling coatings
Manufacturers offer a rainbow of coatings, but how do you decide?
By
William Sampson,
January 15, 2024 | 9:47 am CST
Wendell Castle studio to be site of new school
Wendell Castle Workshop to feature prominent woodworking designers, artisans, and educators.
By
William Sampson,
January 9, 2024 | 10:58 am CST
Making a sandwich in the shop
Power tools make great replacements for kitchen implements when you are in the shop
By
William Sampson,
December 12, 2023 | 1:03 pm CST
Editor’s Choice: Top products of 2023
From gluing to lighting, sanding to CNC, 2023 is a year of product innovation.
By
William Sampson,
December 12, 2023 | 12:28 pm CST
Industry crystal ball for 2024
Progress in automation, sustainability fuel industry, but nagging workforce and economic concerns temper optimism.
By
William Sampson,
December 6, 2023 | 10:41 am CST
Lies, damned lies, and statistics
Sifting through a torrent of words and numbers to get at useful data.
By
William Sampson,
December 6, 2023 | 10:34 am CST
Portable drying rack system is versatile
PaintLine’s PSDR system takes pro finishing rack features to any place you need them.
By
William Sampson,
December 5, 2023 | 9:56 am CST
2023 holiday gift guide for woodworkers
Cool tools and gadgets will make any woodworker happy for the holidays in and out of the shop.
By
William Sampson,
December 1, 2023 | 10:02 am CST