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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.
Split crotch mahogany in a curved residential stairway topped
the 2022 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge.
Intersection of technology and fashion
Two of the biggest drivers of change in the world are technology and fashion, and despite what you might think, they are not unrelated.
By
William Sampson,
August 21, 2022 | 3:27 pm CDT
Supply chain issues only slightly improved: Special report
Vast majority of industry still struggles with massive to moderate disruptions.
By
William Sampson,
August 21, 2022 | 1:28 pm CDT
Download the 2022 Pricing Survey bid package
For 2022, the FDMC Pricing Survey has gone back to basics with just three projects, all Shaker-style kitchens, but all with significant differences that should highlight pricing variations.
By
William Sampson,
August 19, 2022 | 10:50 am CDT
Book review: 'Return of the Artisan'
What professional crafters really need is not in this book.
By
William Sampson,
August 15, 2022 | 9:59 am CDT
Going cordless with a rotary tool
Handy detail tool from Dremel is even easier to use without the cord.
By
William Sampson,
August 1, 2022 | 8:14 am CDT
Take a closer look at Challenger Award finalists
Learn more about the 20 products that made the cut to be in the running for prestigious honors at IWF Atlanta.
By
William Sampson,
July 8, 2022 | 10:08 am CDT
Are you ready to finance your next machine?
As business owners anticipate machinery shopping at IWF, a financing expert offers some advice.
By
William Sampson,
July 8, 2022 | 9:49 am CDT
Financing your future
With a big trade show on the horizon, are you ready to make an investment in your business?
By
William Sampson,
July 8, 2022 | 9:39 am CDT
Deadline extended for 2022 Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge
Deadline for entries for the 2022 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge has been extended to July15.
By
William Sampson,
July 1, 2022 | 10:03 am CDT