Have you ever felt frustrated when watching a project video on YouTube? It all starts out simply enough. You’re following along with a woodworker you’ve enjoyed for awhile and thinking to yourself, “Yep, I can do that.” Suddenly, the project that seemed perfectly within your grasp disappears as the next step includes using a laser cutter to make super precise cuts and intricate designs. Or maybe you’ve felt too overwhelmed to even begin because the latest issue of your woodworking magazine showed up and it seems like every project requires tools that are well outside of your budget.  The good...

Whether you’re a beginning woodworking or a seasoned pro, the truth is that we sometimes tend to look over some truly cool woodworking tools. Sure, you probably have some really great stuff in your woodshop right now. Whether it’s the big bandsaw that you’ve always wanted or a shiny, new jointer, there’s certainly some stuff in your shop that’s cool. But what about those cool woodworking tools that are on your radar, but always get overlooked? At Long Island Woodworking Supply, we’re proud to offer a number of great tools that you’re sure to love. After all, as online tool...

If you have an interest in DIY projects, building furniture, or just creating something with your own two hands, you may be wondering what tools are needed for woodworking. Unfortunately, it’s not a simple answer because the truth is that it depends on what you want to create.  Our thought on the matter is that if you’re just getting started, you should decide what you want to build first, then determine which tools you’ll need to get the job done. This allows you to build your collection slowly but surely, ensuring that you don’t just make a purchase because you...