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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.
Surveys of designers, manufacturers, and importers suggest new trends in kitchen cabinets for 2021.
Axalta launches new wood coatings mobile app
Mobile tool designed to enhance Axalta customer experience, streamline communications and provide easy access to extensive wood coating information.
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William Sampson,
February 23, 2021 | 4:17 pm CST
Small woodworking businesses could benefit from new PPP loan rules
Special deadline offers two-week window of opportunity for businesses with fewer than 20 employees, including woodworking firms.
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William Sampson,
February 23, 2021 | 10:54 am CST
Minnesota Tool Library donates student desks
Woodworkers build hundreds of desks for students stuck home during the pandemic as part of an effort coordinated by the Minnesota Tool Library.
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William Sampson,
February 5, 2021 | 1:30 pm CST
Iconic manufacturer launches new woodworking machine line
South Bend, a more than century-old company known for its metalworking machines, has announced a new line of industrial grade woodworking machines.
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William Sampson,
February 1, 2021 | 3:55 pm CST
A waving Stars and Stripes in walnut, sapele, and maple
Custom stair company branches out with distinctive waving flag project all in natural solid wood.
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William Sampson,
January 29, 2021 | 10:30 am CST
Small shop expands during COVID-19 restrictions
Page Woodworking moves to bigger facility, installs dust collection, sprinklers while keeping up with growing business demand.
Fast setting glue cuts clamp time
Titebond Speed Set wood glue is designed to hasten assembly.
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William Sampson,
January 28, 2021 | 10:05 am CST
2021 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge open for entries
Premier competition for veneer woodwork in furniture, cabinetry, architectural, marquetry, student work, and specialty products offers cash prizes and is looking for entries.
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William Sampson,
January 26, 2021 | 3:45 pm CST
Helmut Wagner, REHAU founder, dies
Helmut Wagner was recognized as a pioneer and visionary in polymer manufacturing in a variety of industries, including manufacturing surfacing and edgebanding for woodworking applications.
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William Sampson,
January 26, 2021 | 2:45 pm CST