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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.
Bosch’s new 18-volt cordless reciprocating saw has plenty of power for the rough stuff.
PureBond Quality Awards honor top cabinetry projects
Columbia Forest Products announces winners of its sixth annual PureBond Quality Awards.
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William Sampson,
September 14, 2017 | 9:33 am CDT
Stairbuilders convene at mysterious staircase
Mysterious staircase at Loretto Chapel to be focal point of professional stairbuilders conference in Santa Fe.
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William Sampson,
September 13, 2017 | 9:57 am CDT
Can you earn six-figure incomes in a custom woodshop?
Let’s talk about making money as well as sawdust. It’s high time custom woodworkers shake the notions that keep them from prospering.
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William Sampson,
August 29, 2017 | 10:45 am CDT
Pollaro Furniture announces Teak + Titanium Exterior Collection
Over the years, Pollaro Furniture has had many requests from clients to create an exterior line of deck furniture for both yacht and residential applications. This year at the Monaco Yacht Show, Pollaro will unveil the Pollaro Teak + Titanium Collection. A family of spectacularly designed exterior pieces, the collection is built exclusively of teak and pure titanium, designed to withstand the elements. The first piece in the collection is a round dining table, which is available in custom sizes.
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William Sampson,
August 24, 2017 | 11:10 am CDT
Assembling a table in under 10 minutes
Easy Base system from TableLegs.com offers custom outsourcing option for table legs and aprons.
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William Sampson,
August 21, 2017 | 11:04 am CDT
Oregon governor welcomes new cabinet plant
New Cabinotch factory offers custom cabinet boxes in face-frame and frameless styles.
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William Sampson,
August 15, 2017 | 3:00 pm CDT
Deadline extended for 2017 Pricing Survey
Bidding has been extended until August 21 for kitchens, built-ins, vanity and furniture projects in the 2017 FDMC Pricing Survey.
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William Sampson,
August 15, 2017 | 1:51 pm CDT
Death prompts ban on fractal burning
Wood turning association bans high-voltage Lichtenberg wood burning process after deaths reported.
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William Sampson,
July 24, 2017 | 2:48 pm CDT
Comment deadline near for table saw rules
Consumer Product Safety Commission accepting comments until July 26 for proposed rules to require SawStop technology on table saws.
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William Sampson,
July 24, 2017 | 11:29 am CDT