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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!...
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What Projects Do You Have in Store for This Fall?
Is there any season as wonderful as fall? It’s the time of year that we return to flannel shirts and blue jeans — aka the standard Woodworker’s Uniform, thanks to Norm Abrams — but that’s not all we return to. For many of us, the busy demands of summer have finally started to melt away, and that means that we also get to return to our woodshops. There’s nothing in the world like spending a day in the shop while there’s a chill in the air and the leaves are changing colors and tumbling to the ground outside. That’s why...
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The Essential August Woodworking Video Roundup
What’s every woodworker’s favorite saying? “You can never have enough clamps.” Whether you find that statement painfully accurate at every glue up or you were tired of hearing the phrase several years ago, it’s probably not going anywhere. At Long Island Woodworking Supply, we’d almost go so far as to say it’s become an essential part of the journey that woodworkers are on. That’s fitting, of course, because we offer all of the essential woodworking tools that you’ll need, and that’s true whether you’re new to the woodworking community or you’ve been at it for decades. In this day and...
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3 Quick Tips for Getting Started in Woodworking
Perhaps your grandfather spent his retirement making things in his woodshop. Maybe you’re tired of spending too much money on mass-produced items that don’t seem to last more than a couple of years. You might just find that you love getting creative and you’re looking for a new hobby. Whatever the case, however you developed an interest in woodworking, welcome to one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies on the planet. At Long Island Woodworking Supply, we’re happy to offer a number of essential woodworking tools, as well as the knowledge you need to put them to good use....
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What Do You Need to Make Your Shop Better?
All too often, woodworkers get into the habit of figuring out which projects are going to get built next. For many, making items for their families, friends, or customers comes first. That makes sense, of course, but every once in awhile, it’s good to slow things down and figure out what you need in the shop. Whether it’s a simple jig that could improve your workflow or something that you know will improve your space, it’s worth taking the time to do what you need to do in your shop. At Long Island Woodworking Supply, we support that, and we...