25 of the best YouTube channels for woodworking
I got into woodworking a couple of years ago and probably like a lot of you, I started with watching YouTube videos as my entry way into the hobby. I worked heavy construction back in the day, so I have decent tool skills, but never really worked in a shop or had access to skilled teachers (unless you count 7th & 8th grade shop class 50 year ago)! So, I started watching a lot of YouTube and found out very quickly that it takes A LOT of video watching to find something that’s useful. Especially if you have a specific project in mind or are trying to learn something specific.
I know most of the folks creating videos on the platform are really trying to be helpful, and might provide a trick or two, but it can be a challenge finding the right people to watch and trust. So, I thought I’d share a list I created of the most followed woodworking pros along with some of ones I’ve found that show and share some key skills and the ones I follow for expert advice:
Top YouTube Channels dedicated to Woodworking I like
I like to Make Stuff | Make Something |
Chris Solomone |
Paul Sellers |
Jimmy Diresta | Ana White | Frank Howarth | John Malecki |
Mathias Wandel | Leah Bolden of See Jane Drill | Woodwork web | Scott Brown Carpentry |
Steve Ramsey | Stone Coat Countertops | Jon Peters Art & Home | Dashner Design & Restoration |
April Wilkerson | The Wood Whisperer | Leggari Products | Woodworkers Guild of America |
John Heisz | Jay’s Custom Creations | Blacktail studios | Sam Ryan Designs |
Think Woodworks |
There’s a wide variety of styles, types of projects or furniture they work on, design ideas, and how they offer advice, so even with this list it takes a lot of watching. I even put in a couple of Epoxy Resin providers that I used on a couple of my furniture update projects, and honestly I just like their colorful videos.
Hope you enjoy the list and more importantly picking up some valuable tips from these top producers. Leave a note below and leave your favorites. Thanks for checking us out!