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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.
Nelson Extractor makes dust collection practical and easy for your drill press.
Children and the power of making stuff
Too many people are convinced that modern Americans don't make anything anymore.
By
William Sampson,
January 5, 2023 | 11:17 am CST
#YoungWoodPro contest bigger, better
Major sponsor and new host expand the reach and prizes for the contest.
By
William Sampson,
January 5, 2023 | 10:24 am CST
Take a video tour of Thos. Moser Furnituremakers
See how this iconic brand of quality American-made furniture is crafted and learn about Thomas Moser's 50-year legacy.
By
William Sampson,
December 8, 2022 | 1:50 pm CST
Gibson opens major expansion in Montana
Bozeman “craftory” doubled in size, adding 100 jobs to grow acoustic guitar capabilities.
By
William Sampson,
December 8, 2022 | 10:12 am CST
2022 holiday gift guide for woodworkers
Here are some gift ideas sure to please your favorite woodworkers.
By
William Sampson,
December 1, 2022 | 8:46 am CST
Leg levelers geared for easy adjustment
Axilo system uses gearing and long-reach tool to adjust cabinet height without gymnastics.
By
William Sampson,
November 18, 2022 | 9:43 am CST
Furniture Society offers handmade tool challenge
The Furniture Society's November IG Challenge is a chance to showcase tools you made yourself.
By
William Sampson,
November 11, 2022 | 12:43 pm CST
Wharton Esherick's ingenious trap door
A new episode of Craft in America features Wharton Esherick's handcrafted home including an ingenious counter-weighted trap door.
By
William Sampson,
November 11, 2022 | 12:13 pm CST
Revelations on pricing
Are custom shops getting smarter when it comes to pricing their work?
By
William Sampson,
November 7, 2022 | 12:56 pm CST