We’ve all been there before. You have an idea or two for a project and you’d like to start the process of bringing it to life. Whether you’re building something for a loved one, a client, or for yourself, chances are that you’ve run into a particular dilemma before. We’re talking, of course, about the decision whether to draw up plans or make it up as you go. However you choose to work, there are certainly advantages and disadvantages to both methods. As your go-to source for woodworking tools, ideas, and inspiration, we’d like to share a few things to...

There’s no doubt about it — 2020 was a difficult year for many people in many different ways. Thankfully, now that 2021 has arrived, we all get to take a moment to reflect on the past year and plan out the one ahead. Perhaps you’ve made it your resolution to try a new hobby in 2021. Maybe you’ve had your tools and your woodshop for a while but haven’t had time to spend in it. Whatever the case may be, at Long Island Woodworking Supply, there’s nothing we love than seeing people put their tools to good use! That’s why...

If there’s a woodworker in your life, chances are that you’re wondering what you should give as a gift. Does your loved one need new woodworking tools? Is there a gift that’s always smart to give? Should you get a gift card instead? The answer is that it depends. Every woodworker is different, and different people have different needs and interests. For example, if you can’t name a single tool in your loved one’s shop, it may be difficult to determine what he or she needs. Wondering what to do? Not to worry, because the team at Long Island Woodworking...