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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.
Prestigious contest searches for the best veneer work offering thousands of dollars in prizes.
Technology, tradition, and change
What motivates people to change the way they do things?
By
William Sampson,
February 8, 2024 | 9:42 am CST
A dust mask that works and fits
RZ M3 mask offers three attachment systems and a replaceable carbon filter.
By
William Sampson,
February 8, 2024 | 9:31 am CST
Laguna Tools marks 40th anniversary with open house events
Laguna Tools recently marked a significant milestone with its 40th anniversary with in-house events held at the Grand Prairie, Texas, headquarters and the Huntington Beach, California, location.
By
William Sampson,
February 6, 2024 | 8:18 am CST
Woodworking meets technology at Wood Tech Summit
New networking opportunity aims to brings high-tech focus to forward-thinking business leaders.
By
William Sampson,
January 24, 2024 | 3:46 pm CST
What have you learned today?
Learning is more powerful than training and is the key to future success.
By
William Sampson,
January 15, 2024 | 10:50 am CST
A rip guide for the job site
Bora NGX rip guide makes for straight rip cuts with a circular saw.
By
William Sampson,
January 15, 2024 | 10:41 am CST
Understanding CNC tooling coatings
Manufacturers offer a rainbow of coatings, but how do you decide?
By
William Sampson,
January 15, 2024 | 9:47 am CST
Wendell Castle studio to be site of new school
Wendell Castle Workshop to feature prominent woodworking designers, artisans, and educators.
By
William Sampson,
January 9, 2024 | 10:58 am CST
Making a sandwich in the shop
Power tools make great replacements for kitchen implements when you are in the shop
By
William Sampson,
December 12, 2023 | 1:03 pm CST