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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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Telling the sustainability story of composite panels
In a live podcast interview at the AWFS Fair, Andy O’Hare of the Composite Panel Association shares what makes these products so good for the planet.
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William Sampson,
September 20, 2023 | 12:48 pm CDT
Trying a versatile waterborne finish
Gemini EVO Eclipse coatings offer wide options in pro-grade, low-VOC finish.
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William Sampson,
September 6, 2023 | 11:00 am CDT
Is it hardware or bling?
What’s the role of decorative hardware in custom cabinet design and construction?
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William Sampson,
August 20, 2023 | 12:24 pm CDT
What’s the right price for your work?
Download the 2023 Pricing Survey bid package and see how your pricing compares to other shops.
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William Sampson,
August 17, 2023 | 8:46 am CDT
Celebrating 25 years of pricing research
FDMC Pricing Survey marks its silver anniversary with wide variety of projects.
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William Sampson,
August 9, 2023 | 11:32 am CDT
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