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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.
Thermalwood Canada introduces Obsidian Ebony, a modified wood product.
Three CNCs, two laser cutters power K-M Tools
Take a look behind the scenes at the production side of K-M Tools, a purveyor of quality woodworking tools, jigs, and fixtures.
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William Sampson,
April 26, 2024 | 8:54 am CDT
#YoungWoodPro 2024 winner named
Mid-Century Modern Credenza captures judges’ votes.
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William Sampson,
April 19, 2024 | 11:25 am CDT
Different approach to woodworking: The Anarchist's Tool Chest
Chris Schwarz talks about a fundamentally different attitude toward woodworking.
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William Sampson,
April 12, 2024 | 2:25 pm CDT
Taking a second look at 32mm flow manufacturing
Influential book revisited, updated and revised for the 21st century cabinet shop.
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William Sampson,
April 5, 2024 | 10:35 am CDT
Using wood to build tall buildings
Mass timber starts to hit its stride competing with steel and concrete in major construction projects.
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William Sampson,
April 5, 2024 | 9:55 am CDT
Reaching for the sky
Mass timber is changing how we think about constructing tall buildings.
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William Sampson,
April 5, 2024 | 8:18 am CDT
Tools for your feet
New Keen utility shoes offer a great footwear alternative for the shop.
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William Sampson,
April 5, 2024 | 8:11 am CDT
Founder of Fine Woodworking magazine dies
Paul Roman, who launched Fine Woodworking and The Taunton Press, dies at 92.
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William Sampson,
April 3, 2024 | 9:58 am CDT
Sandy Berliner, former FDM publisher, dies at 86
Berliner published FDM, CabinetMaker, and UDM magazines and founded a firm to buy those publications in 1998.
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William Sampson,
April 3, 2024 | 8:20 am CDT