{"id":16616,"date":"2026-05-22T10:26:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/?p=16616"},"modified":"2026-05-24T11:24:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T11:24:34","slug":"woodworking-youtube-channels-worth-watching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/woodworking-youtube-channels-worth-watching\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodworking YouTube channels worth watching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

YouTube has become one of the richest resources for woodworkers at every level. The channels below represent a cross-section of reliable, well-produced content \u2014 from first-project basics to furniture-grade joinery and specialty work. Organized by general skill level, though most offer something for everyone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Woodworking for Mere Mortals<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Steve Ramsey<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most popular starting points on YouTube. Ramsey focuses on achievable projects using a modest tool set, with an approachable style that keeps beginners from feeling overwhelmed. Good for building confidence early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCBB7sYb14uBtk8UqSQYc9-w<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April Wilkerson<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

April Wilkerson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY furniture, outdoor builds, barn doors, and more. Wilkerson documents her projects candidly, including the mistakes, which makes her channel honest and practical for newcomers building real-world skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UC4v2tQ8GqP0RbmAzhp4IFkQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Build It<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

John Heisz (Canada)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heisz favors shop-made jigs, fixtures, and practical builds. His content is methodical and well-explained, with a focus on making things that actually work rather than just look good on camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCjA8vRlL1c7BDixQRJ39-LQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intermediate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Wood Whisperer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Marc Spagnuolo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most respected channels in the craft. Spagnuolo covers furniture builds, tool reviews, finishing, and technique with clarity and depth. A go-to reference for woodworkers looking to move beyond basics into serious shop work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCKp44bWWZIiOPShPN_ytShw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Something<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

David Picciuto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean production, good variety of projects, and a teaching style that walks through process as well as technique. Covers both hand and power tool work and is strong on design thinking alongside execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCtaykeSsGhtn2o2BsPm-rsw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3×3 Custom<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tamar Hannah<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design-conscious builds with a modern aesthetic. Hannah emphasizes problem-solving and planning, making this channel useful for woodworkers who want to think more carefully about proportions and project design before cutting wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UC39z4_U8Kls0llAij3RRZAQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

James Hamilton<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heavy on shop tips, jigs, and technique breakdowns rather than project builds. Useful for intermediate woodworkers looking to sharpen specific skills or get more out of their existing tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCstwpLSByklww1YojZN-KiQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jon Peters \u2013 Longview Woodworking<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jon Peters<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-form project videos from a woodworker with decades of experience. Peters builds substantial pieces and documents the process thoroughly \u2014 less flashy than some, more genuinely instructive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCOUFSlpGiL9I3jPbt0vcI0A<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced & Specialty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paul Sellers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paul Sellers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The definitive hand tool channel. Sellers teaches traditional joinery \u2014 mortise and tenon, dovetails, hand planing \u2014 with the patience and depth of a master craftsman. Even experienced woodworkers often find gaps in their fundamentals filled here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCc3EpWncNq5QL0QhwUNQb7w<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rex Krueger<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rex Krueger<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hand tools on a budget, with a philosophical bent toward slowing down and understanding the craft. Krueger makes traditional techniques accessible without requiring a tool collection built over twenty years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCj4SLNED1DiNPHComZTCbzw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blacktail Studio<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cam Medley<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live-edge slabs, epoxy river tables, and high-end finishing work. If this style of woodworking interests you, this is the most technically thorough channel covering it. Less traditional, but the craftsmanship is serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UC6I0KzAD7uFTL1qzxyunkvA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn a Wood Bowl<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Darbin Orvar<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focused entirely on woodturning \u2014 bowl forms, techniques, tool selection, and finishing. The most thorough turning channel on YouTube for those interested specifically in lathe work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/ytv\/channel.php?c=UCDwV2Djnj756vpxL51zd4Uw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have a channel to suggest? Post it in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

YouTube has become one of the richest resources for woodworkers at every level. The channels below represent a cross-section of reliable, well-produced content \u2014 from first-project basics to furniture-grade joinery and specialty work. Organized by general skill level, though most offer something for everyone. Beginner Woodworking for Mere Mortals Steve Ramsey One of the most … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":16620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,211],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-reviews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16616"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16616\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}