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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.
Wooden Globe Awards honor tops in technology, innovation, and education at annual Woodworking Industry Conference.
Old and new combine for sharp edges
Narex offers wide range of chisels and other hand edge tools.
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William Sampson,
April 27, 2017 | 8:30 am CDT
Woodworking fakes: Exhibit explores counterfeit art
New Winterthur exhibit explores the art and science of detecting counterfeit art, including furniture and other woodwork.
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William Sampson,
March 31, 2017 | 11:22 am CDT
Rockler announces 7th annual Hardwood Forestry Fund donation effort
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware leads campaign to raise up to $15,000 for Hardwood Forestry Fund.
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William Sampson,
March 30, 2017 | 8:40 am CDT
SawStop lauds ITC ban on Bosch Reaxx saw as rule goes into effect
SawStop applauds as ban goes into effect stopping importation and sale of Bosch Reaxx saws in the U.S.
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William Sampson,
March 28, 2017 | 8:49 am CDT
Bosch Reaxx saw ban to start while firm presses appeal and vows customer support
Bosch expect to comply with a ban on sales of the Bosch Reaxx jobsite table saw when the ban goes into effect March 27., but vow support, and plan to appeal.
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William Sampson,
March 23, 2017 | 2:38 pm CDT
Nova Voyager DVR drill press applies computer precision to drilling
Teknatool International’s new Nova Voyager DVR is not like the drill press you are used to.
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William Sampson,
March 22, 2017 | 12:56 pm CDT
It takes more than optimism to move forward
As we near the end of the first quarter of 2017, I am still hearing mostly optimistic thoughts from people in the woodworking industry who I encounter daily. But I worry that too many take a passive approach to business, resigned to the ups and downs of an economy for which they have little control. That may be, but it still takes more than optimism to be successful.
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William Sampson,
March 2, 2017 | 9:57 am CST
Euro finishes come to America
Recent trends seen at such venues as the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and the International Builder Show confirm an ongoing growth in premium European finishes for furniture, cabinets and other wood products. Those finishes range from ultra-high gloss to elegant satins. Capitalizing on the trend, Sherwin-Williams recently announced that it is offering Sayerlack brand finishes across the U.S.
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William Sampson,
March 2, 2017 | 9:57 am CST
Tusk handles called "irresponsible"
Editor: Your recent magazine cover (FDMC January 2017) showing two elephant tusks is incredibly irresponsible and only highlights how ignorant you and your staff are. Elephant populations are being wiped out and to display these tusks that only promote and further the desire to own ivory is so careless of you. I would expect better judgment as you must be educated and aware of this problem. Even if they are fake it is equally irresponsible. Do you not have any regard for these creatures?
I hope you exercise better judgment going forward.
Thanks.
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William Sampson,
March 2, 2017 | 9:23 am CST