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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.
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Timesavers’ Tim Mueller dies at 62
Industry mourns Tim Mueller who spent more than three decades at Timesavers.
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William Sampson,
May 15, 2023 | 6:12 pm CDT
Maine company unveils high-tech system for baseball bats
Remote bat scanning system aids in duplication and manufacture of big league bats.
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William Sampson,
May 12, 2023 | 3:27 pm CDT
45-foot walnut wood slide to highlight pediatrician’s office
Arizona stair company with reputation for slides and stairs builds longest slide for doctor’s office in Illinois.
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William Sampson,
May 5, 2023 | 2:57 pm CDT
Judges named for 2023 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge
Panel of experts to choose winners in prestigious veneer woodworking competition with thousands of dollars in prizes.
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William Sampson,
April 18, 2023 | 8:45 am CDT
Creative, whimsical work captures #YoungWoodPro
Sculptural, turned work earns Young Wood Pro judges’ votes.
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William Sampson,
April 15, 2023 | 6:13 am CDT
Maine wood turning plant makes 2023 White House Easter eggs
Wells Wood Turning & Finishing completes another exclusive contract to make the White House Easter eggs.
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William Sampson,
April 10, 2023 | 7:40 am CDT
Judges named for 2023 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge
Panel of experts to choose winners in prestigious veneer woodworking competition with thousands of dollars in prizes.
By
William Sampson,
April 6, 2023 | 3:05 pm CDT
Tips for woodworking fire safety
Loss prevention expert offers suggestions for avoiding fires and explosions.
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William Sampson,
April 6, 2023 | 10:17 am CDT
Finding balance between work and life
Employers can be blind to worker life-balance issues.
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William Sampson,
April 6, 2023 | 10:08 am CDT