In this the first of two parts, Will Sampson talks with Leland Thomasset of Taghkanic Woodworking in Pawling, New York, about an exciting new venture using augmented reality technology and distributed manufacturing to sell custom home office furniture delivered in as little as two weeks. Leland also talks about how a CNC machine changed his shop and what got out of a special business training program. Will shares thoughts on the value of technology in today’s woodworking business.

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Intro music courtesy of Anthony Monson.