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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.
FDMC Pricing Survey marks its silver anniversary with wide variety of projects.
Art Deco music box captures 2023 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge
Small, intricate piece in ebony and holly veneers shows off superlative craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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William Sampson,
August 3, 2023 | 3:07 pm CDT
First CNC: Assembly and setup
Online instructions, videos make setting up the Inventables X-Carve Pro fast and easy.
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William Sampson,
August 1, 2023 | 6:54 am CDT
Software speaker added to CNC Bootcamp
Vectric Software expert to expand on software horizons for CNC woodworking.
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William Sampson,
July 12, 2023 | 10:28 am CDT
Chicago students learn how to build Bluetooth speakers
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware donated Bluetooth speaker kits and tools to teach practical and fun woodworking to students at Simeon Career Academy.
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William Sampson,
June 30, 2023 | 10:00 am CDT
Video: Take a tour of small shop with $60,000 in monthly sales.
UpFlip interviews the owner of Angel City Woodshop about how he got his business started and profitable.
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William Sampson,
June 30, 2023 | 9:36 am CDT
Igniting the spark of invention
What is it that causes some people to see what others don’t to invent new things?
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William Sampson,
June 26, 2023 | 9:02 am CDT
CNC Bootcamp gets you off and running
Daylong symposium focused on the details of getting started with CNC automation in your business.
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William Sampson,
June 20, 2023 | 9:12 am CDT
Woodworking industry mourns Stephen Carter
Former Williams & Hussey owner and WMMA president died June 14. He was 75.
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William Sampson,
June 20, 2023 | 7:56 am CDT
CMPC to buy Powell Valley Millwork, expanding U.S. presence
Major multinational wood products company brings radiata pine production to Kentucky.
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William Sampson,
June 5, 2023 | 9:17 am CDT