Some woodworkers are also good teachers. Sometimes they’re even good entertainers. When we are trying to learn new techniques or just learn how to troubleshoot and fix issues (we all run into them), there are some woodworkers who are really helpful.
We’ll start off with some of the more well-known woodworkers.
Jonathan Katz-Mozes Woodworking
Jonathan has been on YouTube since 2015, has his own line of woodworking tools, and has an easygoing way of teaching. KMTools is his online store. Of course, you can follow him and his company on Instagram as well.
Like many online woodworkers, he shows how to do some projects. But he’s mostly a “technique” guy. Rather than throw one project after another at you, he demonstrates specific ways to do something, often trying them out for the first time (or nearly so) himself. Check out his “joint of the week” series!
Jason Hibbs, aka Bourbon Moth Woodworking
He might be one o the most entertaining woodworkers on YouTube. Jason tends to take us through projects, showing us what techniques he’s used along the way. I think he is inspirational. He transitioned from a furniture maker who produced some how-tos to a woodworking content creator (entertainer too.)
You can check out his website and YouTube Channel. He also has a deal with the Magnolia network, though I’m unsure what it really is yet.
Rob Cosman Woodworking
Rob is a teacher and woodworking. I’m not sure which comes first, but I think he excels at both. On YouTube since 2006, he’s one of the earliest to join the platform that I follow. His website is www.robcosman.com.
Rob is a quintessential handtool woodworking. He doesn’t shun power tools at all. But, if you want to really learn basic and advanced handtool techniques, Rob Cosman has to be on your list of woodworkers to follow. Ron takes his passion well beyond the online world, teaching courses and improving tools based on what he sees woodworkers doing (or not because they can’t).
In addition, take a look at Rob’s Purple Heart Project.
3X3Custom Tamar
I started following Tamar on YouTube because I could relate to the tools and environment she worked in. Contractor saw, no jointer, etc. She has since added some more tools that are beyond my equipment (for now 😉 ). Her site is 3x3custom.com.
Tamar creates projects, and we get to ride along with her as she figures things out. What I like is that she talks about how she deals with the inevitable curve balls that we all go through. Often, these curve balls are because the equipment is what most of us have rather than the more expensive or expansive tool sets that so many influencers have.
Paul Sellers
Paul is a handtool woodworker in England. He’s also an instructor and author for woodworking. His site is here. Paul provides instructional videos on YouTube as well as other instructional sites he created.
Paul’s furniture can be found in the homes of politicians as well as the US Whitehouse. Despite his success, he describes himself as an “amateur woodworker.” I suppose that because he is continually learning as he teaches.
His approach seems more old-school, which I like. There is no pretense, as it feels like he is talking to you from the same level though his knowledge is so much greater.
Jason Hamilton, aka Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal
Jason has been on YouTube since 2011 and publishes the Woodworking Journal. The channel is a showroom for a variety of tools, ideas, and techniques. I find the channel more of a place to uncover things that I want to explore further. Stumby Nubs is in the business of selling ideas, plans, and an affiliate for tools/equipment sales(most influencers are). This is all good, he’s very open with sponsorships and affiliate links.