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3 Underrated Must-Have Woodworking Tools
A table saw. A bandsaw. A drill press. Many woodworkers consider these to be their must-have woodworking tools. It’s certainly true that they make life in the shop a whole lot easier, and with just these three tools, there are countless projects that can be completed. The way we look at it, some tools just get all the love — and for good reason — but there are other essential woodworking tools out there that we think belong in every shop. That’s why in today’s post, we’re going to highlight three tools that we don’t think you should go another...
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Woodworking for Beginners: 3 Suggestions for Getting Started
You’ve always wanted to get into woodworking, but frankly, it’s a little bit intimidating. Maybe you’ve picked up an issue or two of Fine Woodworking magazine and been put off by the number of tools you see featured or the advanced techniques being used. Perhaps you don’t feel that you have the time, or the space, or the patience to try your hand at woodworking. Whatever the case may be, we’re here to tell you that you might be overthinking it. At Long Island Woodworking Supply, we’re proud to offer the most essential woodworking tools — and the inspiration for...
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Where Do You Turn for Woodworking Inspiration?
When it comes to woodworking these days, there’s always something new to be inspired by. It really is the best time to be a woodworker, because not only are the essential woodworking tools you need easier to get than ever, more and more people are joining this hobby every day. Whether they were inspired by the piece of oak furniture their grandfather made or they saw something in a store and thought, I can make that, the fact is that plenty of people are joining the maker movement. At Long Island Woodworking Supply, this is incredibly exciting to us! We...
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Easy Woodworking Projects Make Great Christmas Gifts (Part 2)
If you’re looking for some inspiration this holiday season, you’re in the right place! At Long Island Woodworking Supply, there’s nothing we love more than providing people with all of the essential woodworking tools and ideas they need to get out and have some fun in their woodshops. In part one of our series on easy woodworking projects you can give as gifts this holiday season, we highlighted a couple of great options including recipe boxes, tissue box covers, and bandsaw Santas. But what if none of those quite feel right? Not to worry, because we’re sharing even more great...
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Easy Woodworking Projects Make Great Christmas Gifts
Can you believe that the holidays are already just around the corner? It seems like it was just yesterday that we were firing up the grill for summer barbecues, but here on Long Island, the temperatures are starting to drop. Luckily for woodworkers, that means one thing — more time to spend in the woodshop! There’s nothing in the world better than a day of work in the shop when it’s chilly outside. This is good for everyone, of course, because the more time you get to spend in your shop, the better their Christmas gifts are going to be!...