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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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What Are Your Woodworking Resolutions For the New Year?
Can you believe that it’s already 2020? The holidays seemed to fly by this year, but hopefully you enjoyed a bit of rest and relaxation to bring the year to a close. This is the perfect time of year to think about what 2019 was like. Did you get to spend as much time in your woodshop as you wanted to? (Regardless of how much time you did get, probably not.) Were you able to find new things to try? Did you take your craft to the next level? Regardless of your answers to those questions, the good news is...
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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...