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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.
Are custom shops getting smarter when it comes to pricing their work?
Technology transforms panel processing
New developments in software, machinery, safety, robotics, and material handling are changing the face of the dominant form of panel-based manufacturing.
By
William Sampson,
November 7, 2022 | 9:36 am CST
Bids tighten up in Pricing Survey
Annual survey of pricing for custom work shows remarkable narrowing of estimates across the board.
By
William Sampson,
November 7, 2022 | 8:37 am CST
Free app offers access to lean manufacturing books
New app called “2 Second Lean Play” offers wide selection of resources in audio format for no charge.
By
William Sampson,
November 4, 2022 | 11:51 am CDT
Nakashima furniture featured in auction
Nakashima Conoid bench from 1960 attracts high interest and beats auction expectations.
By
William Sampson,
November 4, 2022 | 11:10 am CDT
Survey: Boomers more confident than Gen Z about using technology at work
Most workers are confident about tech skills, but survey shows surprising gaps in how tech-savvy some age groups feel.
By
William Sampson,
November 4, 2022 | 10:29 am CDT
New group to bridge industry, education
National Woods Board aims to proliferate successful training model nationwide.
By
William Sampson,
November 2, 2022 | 4:20 pm CDT
Lean reading list
Get started in lean manufacturing or refresh your knowledge with these books.
By
William Sampson,
October 31, 2022 | 10:58 am CDT
Secrets to secret doors revealed
Murphy Door system makes secret doors simple.
By
William Sampson,
October 31, 2022 | 9:15 am CDT
Chainsaw carving a Jack O'Lantern
Who needs a real pumpkin to carve when you've got a chainsaw, grinder, and a wood log?!
By
William Sampson,
October 28, 2022 | 9:14 am CDT