U-Tube Videos

[Brian Brightwell]

I have watched all of William NG's videos. I picked up some good tips from him. Also, the videos are professionally done with no swearing or radios playing in the background, etc. I was wondering what are some of your favorite or most informative videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NutwD7B6tmE

[Tim M Tuttle]

I watch a ton of YouTube. It's where I've learned most of my skills. Here are some of my favorite channels:

John Heisz (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGbp-rRVNwyFhn9gHoZr5g) - Lots of shop projects. Lots of tool building
Crafted Workshop (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-hTi9atsD6wAl2s46LpAVw) - Mostly modern furniture and shop projects
Jay Bates (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7XY-W_C84cW2MNqujgFpg) - Tons of shop projects in his earlier videos. He's been really getting into hand tools lately
The Wood Whisperer (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKp44bWWZIiOPShPN_ytShw) - I'm sure we all know who he is. All kinds of good stuff
Fix This Build That (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYSw4XKO_q1GaChw5pxa-w) - Lots of shop projects and easy furniture builds
Home Made Modern (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6pdMJwtkbCNoQRwbaNt77A) - Modern furniture builds with minimal tools
I Like to Make Stuff (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x7GwJxuoABSosgVXDYtTw) - CNCs, lasers, 3d printing, shop projects, automation
Izzy Swan (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO39zTYpvWL5jx2q15Ma_Hw) - the crap that guy comes up with blows my mind
Jackman Works (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaI4Tib6te88f_P9r8w5Tmw) - focuses a lot on working with pallet wood. I watch a lot for the production value
Shop Built (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBqq0o54ShN5cSTflT2MnQ) - lots of shop projects

[Mike Manning]

I have watched all of William NG's videos. I picked up some good tips from him. Also, the videos are professionally done with no swearing or radios playing in the background, etc. I was wondering what are some of your favorite or most informative videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NutwD7B6tmE

I've watched several of William's videos and thought they were excellent too. I made his cross-cut sled and his box-joint jig and love them both.

[Brian Holcombe]

Brian Holcombe’s channel is the absolute best.

[Doug Garson]

I would add:
Frank Howarth
Bellevue Woodshop
Tips from a Shipwright
Matthias Wandel
Garage Workshop
There are a couple in your list I wasn't aware of, I'll check them out.

[Ted Derryberry]

I watch a few of the above, when I have time. Another I didn't see on the list is The Homestead Craftsman. He has some good videos on building tables.

I've met Bob, who likes to make stuff, in person a couple of times and he is a genuinely nice guy.

John Heisz cracks me up.

[Brian Brightwell]

Thanks guys I am going to check out your favorites.
I remember Mathis Wandel, He is some kind of a genius in many things.

[Ted Derryberry]

Others I just saw on my YouTube page that I like are:

Stumpy Nubs
Marius Hornberger
Timothy Wilmot
Extreme Woodworker

[Brian Henderson]

I've watched several of William's videos and thought they were excellent too. I made his cross-cut sled and his box-joint jig and love them both.

Too bad he doesn't do very many. He keeps promising to do more, then he takes months and months off.

[Mike Trent]

Tim -

I like your list, and subscribe to many (including you).

I’d add Jimmy Diresta, and Make Something with David Picuitto

[Mike Manning]

Too bad he doesn't do very many. He keeps promising to do more, then he takes months and months off.

I hear ya. I'm betting he's not sitting around doing nothing though.

[Brian Henderson]

I hear ya. I'm betting he's not sitting around doing nothing though.

Of course not, he's an instructor at a woodworking school. But unless you sit in his classroom, you don't get to see his work except through his rare YouTube videos.

[Matt Day]

He’s probably getting paid a lot more to teach classes than to make YouTube videos. Can you blame him?

He has to put food on the table too, and make said table.

Good lists of channels though, thanks everyone.

[Brian Holcombe]

I like youtube, but it is tough to get recognized. I have wonderful commenters, and many have asked me to put together some higher quality videos since the majority of them are just quickly made with a cell phone.

I wanted to do something more like Ishitani-san, whose videos are wonderful.

My friend Tommy and I put together some videos, 4k (which were then uploaded in 1080), took about 6 hours to film for 10 minutes of video. We had a lot of fun making them, so no complaints there and they look cool on my web page. However...after so many requests the videos received so far 500~ views respectively.

You guys are welcome to take a look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KkAlPmcqGA&t=11s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49u-iWrTLtU&t=11s

[Brian Henderson]

He’s probably getting paid a lot more to teach classes than to make YouTube videos. Can you blame him?

He has to put food on the table too, and make said table.

Good lists of channels though, thanks everyone.

I didn't criticize him, I said it's too bad he didn't make more videos.

[Ted Derryberry]

MTMWood is another good one if you don't mind subtitles. No better place to learn how to make end grain cutting boards and I've learned a lot from him that applies to other things completely different than cutting boards. Interesting CNC work also using the VCarve inlay method.

[George Conklin]

Brian Holcombe’s channel is the absolute best.

I do look forward to when you do post new videos. I realize the amount of time it takes to produce a quality video must be very "time consuming". You are one of my favorite craftsmen top watch and your talent is amazing! I'm selfishly asking you to make more videos:).

[Tim M Tuttle]

Tim -

I like your list, and subscribe to many (including you).

I’d add Jimmy Diresta, and Make Something with David Picuitto

Thanks for watching! I like those two as well.

[Brian Holcombe]

I do look forward to when you do post new videos. I realize the amount of time it takes to produce a quality video must be very "time consuming". You are one of my favorite craftsmen top watch and your talent is amazing! I'm selfishly asking you to make more videos:).

Thanks George, maybe I'll post something up. What topic interests you most?

[Walter Plummer]

Lately I have been watching David Boeff. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDKsKT3F74hS3kv1SstybGw

[Brian W Evans]

Absolutely love Frank Howarth - as much for the creativity of his videos as anything else.

Ishitani Furniture for sheer beauty of his work, but also excellent video quality.

Mathias Wandel because, well, you just have to check out his channel (633 videos in 11 years!)

Extreme Woodworker for discussion of tools, mostly.

Andrew Pitts for very in-depth videos with a lot of vacuum veneering.

Others: Wood Whisperer, MTMWood, Jon Peters Art & Home, wortheffort.


Not really woodworking-related: Essential Craftsman for helping me understand the craftsmanship of the construction trades.

[Fred Falgiano]

I also watch a bunch that have been mentioned. I didn’t see Paul Sellers mentioned.
https://www.youtube.com/user/PaulSellersWoodwork

[Sam Beagle]

Kyle toth is an incredible talent.

[Bill Jobe]

I usually watch a couple of videos prior to going to sleep every night.
However, I have watched a few where the host will mount a very out of balance, cracked and bark on piece on the lathe and proceed to rough it out with no face shield.
If a guy posts how-to videos I think it is his/her responsibility to lead by example, particularly when it comes to safety.

[Jim Becker]

I have been watching a large number of CNC-oriented videos as of late in preparation for joining that world. In addition, I enjoy some of the ExtremeWoodworker videos, some from Peter Parfatt and others as well as some of the build series from Crimson Guitars.

[Peter Kelly]

Holzwerken TV (https://www.youtube.com/user/HolzWerkenTV) Check Guido's Henn's play lists, Furniture Making (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFA044A8CA5175001) and Woodworking Machines (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3E2009533AB636CE).
Alain Vaillancourt
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCsdIja21VT7AKkbVI5y8bQ)Mattias Burger (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAX3Gz9iyJnEtR6yqZr53g)
Matthew Cremona (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpL0v-Ifie7u05lbfO3zJQ)

[Jacob Mac]

I like Ishitani and king post timber works.

[Peter Kelly]

Also Mirock's Woodshop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mirockswoodshop). He also has an Etsy shop where you can purchase the tools he makes in the videos.

Also, also check out our own Jack Forsberg's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6jpIs2zjN9DmVvK2ZAWXA

[Jon Wolfe]

These are all great channels, Just subscribed to Mirocks and Jack English Machines too.
This guy is great to watch... very intense and he makes some excellent tools.
Young Je https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0RV-K22jKleJsEj2h5cPow
Its amazing what he makes by hand.
Jon

[Brian Henderson]

The one thing that bugs the heck out of me with Jimmy Diresta videos is that he puts his name on absolutely everything. I mean, I can understand not wanting your videos to get stolen, I can understand not wanting to give free advertising, but it's absolutely everywhere! Great craftsman, but that just rubs me the wrong way.

[Mike Henderson]

Of course not, he's an instructor at a woodworking school. But unless you sit in his classroom, you don't get to see his work except through his rare YouTube videos.

Actually, he owns the school. It's just a few miles from my home. I visited him one time to see his place but never took any classes.

He used to teach at Cerritos College Woodworking before he started his school.

Mike

[Frederick Skelly]

Brian Holcombe’s channel is the absolute best.

+1. Me too!

[Jacob Mac]

These are all great channels, Just subscribed to Mirocks and Jack English Machines too.
This guy is great to watch... very intense and he makes some excellent tools.
Young Je https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0RV-K22jKleJsEj2h5cPow
Its amazing what he makes by hand.
Jon

He's an amazing talent.

[richard poitras]

U-Tub is a great learning tool.

[Rod Sheridan]

Timothy Wimots, not the least because the dog in his video looks just like ours..............Rod

[Jim Becker]

Timothy Wimots, not the least because the dog in his video looks just like ours..............Rod
Ach...I forgot to put him on my list. He's a nice guy and has come up with some very worthy ideas. He also clearly built his business pretty quickly to what is clearly a productive level.

[Brian Holcombe]

+1. Me too!

Thank you!

[Peter Kelly]

The one thing that bugs the heck out of me with Jimmy Diresta videos is that he puts his name on absolutely everything. I mean, I can understand not wanting your videos to get stolen, I can understand not wanting to give free advertising, but it's absolutely everywhere! Great craftsman, but that just rubs me the wrong way.I don't care for that either but he does the YT thing full-time so the branding thing is somewhat important. He also had a lot of his own content re-upped on other "fan" channels as well....

[Bill Adamsen]

Brian those are fantastic and I can see how it might take six hours of video for ten minutes of presentation. I had never actually seen a Japanese plane used or sharpened so that was very instructive. Thank you!


I like youtube, but it is tough to get recognized. I have wonderful commenters, and many have asked me to put together some higher quality videos since the majority of them are just quickly made with a cell phone.

I wanted to do something more like Ishitani-san, whose videos are wonderful.

My friend Tommy and I put together some videos, 4k (which were then uploaded in 1080), took about 6 hours to film for 10 minutes of video. We had a lot of fun making them, so no complaints there and they look cool on my web page. However...after so many requests the videos received so far 500~ views respectively.

You guys are welcome to take a look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KkAlPmcqGA&t=11s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49u-iWrTLtU&t=11s

[Edwin Santos]

I don't care for that either but he does the YT thing full-time so the branding thing is somewhat important. He also had a lot of his own content re-upped on other "fan" channels as well....

Seeing his name and branding around doesn't really bother me, in fact I think it's kind of cool. Either way, it doesn't affect the video content he puts out. Have you ever checked out his tips videos? I had a hot glue gun sitting in a drawer for years gathering dust and after he opened my eyes to all sorts of applications with it, I now use it all the time. The bandsaw tips video is great also. He's a deep well of practical knowledge, a genuine working man.

[Brian Holcombe]

Brian those are fantastic and I can see how it might take six hours of video for ten minutes of presentation. I had never actually seen a Japanese plane used or sharpened so that was very instructive. Thank you!

Thanks Bill!

[Brian Henderson]

I don't care for that either but he does the YT thing full-time so the branding thing is somewhat important. He also had a lot of his own content re-upped on other "fan" channels as well....

Yet there are tons of YouTubers out there doing it full time that don't feel the need to do that. Like I said, he's a fine craftsman, I just find the practice horribly annoying and therefore I don't watch most of his videos. That doesn't make his projects any better or worse, I just have lots of other people I prefer to watch.

[Dave Lehnert]

I enjoy The Highland Woodworker.

https://www.youtube.com/user/HighlandWoodworking/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=6

[Jeff Heath]

Brian Holcombe’s channel is the absolute best.

Come on, Brian!!! I know you meant to say "Jeff Heath's channel is the best!" :D

[Rod Sheridan]

Ach...I forgot to put him on my list. He's a nice guy and has come up with some very worthy ideas. He also clearly built his business pretty quickly to what is clearly a productive level.


Yes, I purchased his plans for the MFSC (Multi Function Shop Cart). Next year I plan on building it as a module that goes on top of my hydraulic shop cart. I don't need to duplicate that portion of the MFSC.

Timothy has a very organized work style that appeals to me.............Regards, Rod.

[Bill Adamsen]

Over the weekend (actually during the super bowl) I was searching for a solution (expertise) on steam/heat bending white oak and came across a series of videos that completely blew my mind. I forwarded them to a woodworking friend (former dedicated boatbuilder, now mostly cabinets/furniture) and he too was wowed ... so I knew these had to be special. I think what impressed both of us most was the vast array of complicated process steps, unique tooling (much hand made) and expertise in arcane but highly developed manufacturing techniques. Apologies if this has already been shared.

Engels Carriage Shop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9UPihp04xY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JVcE8gho4k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra2-0RrDEbg

[Peter Kelly]

Yet there are tons of YouTubers out there doing it full time that don't feel the need to do that. Like I said, he's a fine craftsman, I just find the practice horribly annoying and therefore I don't watch most of his videos. That doesn't make his projects any better or worse, I just have lots of other people I prefer to watch. I can't say I'd agree with many (or any) of his methods with furniture making, a lot of it just seems very quick and dirty in order to get into one short-ish reel that holds the viewer's attention. To me, his strong suit is producing great content. I actually enjoy his vlogs more than anything.

[Sean Nagle]

Here are a couple more that haven't been mentioned:

The Samurai Carpenter
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC06fO6LNH_AUgjbmqaZRV5Q
He does some absolutely incredible work.

Wood By Wright
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMtJOly6TpO5MQQnNwkCHg
Very approachable introduction to hand tool work.

[Sean Nagle]

Another one:

Renaissance Woodworker
https://www.youtube.com/user/RenaissanceWW

[Ted Derryberry]

Sorry to drag back an older thread, but I was just browsing YouTube and realized that if the channel name or video title contains "crazy", "extreme", or "ultimate" I'm not going to watch it.