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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.
Known for his wildly creative, sometimes cartoonish creations, Judson Beaumont colored outside the lines of traditional furniture.
Woodworking Network podcast goes live
New podcast program hosted by Will Sampson features information and guests talking about the business of woodworking.
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William Sampson,
January 17, 2020 | 3:26 pm CST
50 years of biscuit joinery
Lamello marks half a century of innovations in wood joinery.
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William Sampson,
January 10, 2020 | 12:59 pm CST
Exhibit highlights Japanese furniture and woodworking
“Hida | A Woodwork Tradition in the Making,” brings Japanese woodcraft from its spiritual homeland of the Hida region of Japan to Los Angeles for the first time.
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William Sampson,
January 10, 2020 | 9:04 am CST
Powell Valley Millwork acquires Metrie Poplar facility
Deal returns facility Powell Valley sold in 2007 to original ownership and expands the company’s manufacturing capacity.
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William Sampson,
December 10, 2019 | 12:31 pm CST
Woodworking industry experts offer forecasts for 2020
Predictions generally see flat to gradual growth in 2020, with stronger growth to follow.
Rubio Monocoat, Festool combine for furniture and charity
Four custom furniture pieces created in two days by 12 makers for a charity auction.
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William Sampson,
November 22, 2019 | 12:37 pm CST
Pricing Survey: Why aren’t prices more competitive?
Results of the 2019 FDMC Pricing Survey hint at why shops struggle with pricing custom woodwork.
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William Sampson,
November 20, 2019 | 10:29 am CST
Book review: Loserthink by Scott Adams
Dilbert creator takes on all manner of flawed thinking and offers tools to make your reasoning more productive.
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William Sampson,
November 15, 2019 | 9:21 am CST
Panel processing past the cutting edge
Technology tour in Italy shows sophisticated new panel processing systems that boost production and cut hand work even for one-off parts.
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William Sampson,
November 14, 2019 | 10:50 am CST