Hato No Kougu Bako = Bird’s Tool Box in Japanese.
https://youtube.com/channel/UColz72wAEkvmQ67XA7YwZJA
https://youtube.com/channel/UColz72wAEkvmQ67XA7YwZJA
Favorite Youtube Tool Channel
- Thread starter lamesalegend
- Start date
I've recently added Stumpy nubs to my list . haven't decided on him yet
AirMech#406
Well-known member
- Joined
- Sep 29, 2021
- Messages
- 142
wow, his videos make so much more sense now!
- Project Farm
- Torque Test Channel
- AvE, although not religously... I go every time I need a good laugh.
MBfreak
MEMBER EMERITUS
Marcia Ball. Shake a leg. Wonderful musicians.
Ola
Ola
Lotsa good car mechanic channels listed already. I especially like watching EricO from the South Main Auto channel and the DD Speed Shop channel for older stuff.
I'm rebuilding a transmission now and learning a lot from the channel Wrenching with Phil
I'm rebuilding a transmission now and learning a lot from the channel Wrenching with Phil
hailwood1965
Well-known member
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2014
- Messages
- 162
Cattus ... love his direct manner of speaking.
TTC has done flare nut wrenches recently, and just the other day, in response to comments on that one, a test of Knipex pliers wrenches and amazon's copy of the Knipex Cobras, vs. average quality flare nut wrenches.
My Always Watch:
1. Jay Leno's Garage!!! I am very late to discovering his internet content and TV show
2. Hoovie's Garage - he's a fool, but I keep watching. As someone who is automotively monogamous, freaks like him fascinate me.
3. The Car Wizard - opinions and peeks at a variety of neat cars, but alas, no hands-on how-to or repairs
4. Rainman Ray's Repairs - nothing but car repairs, by a generalist mechanic in FL, new video 7 days/week. Entertaining and educational commentary as he does his work.
Also, here and there:
South Main Auto
Heidi & Franny's Garage - two women in CO fixing up various rear-engine Porsches and VW's, a Ferrari 308, etc. Excellent lighting and organization in the vids.
Chris Fix - he may seem "beneath" our skill level here but whenever I do peek at one of his videos, I'm really impressed at what a good overview he gives, organization, editing
FordTechMackaluco
Flying Sparks Garage (garsh, she's purdy)
Torque Test Channel
And:
David Vizard Performance. The man's a living encyclopedia of engine building. I don't think there's anybody else with this much dyno or flow bench time who also is telling people what he learns there and what works and what doesn't.
1. Jay Leno's Garage!!! I am very late to discovering his internet content and TV show
2. Hoovie's Garage - he's a fool, but I keep watching. As someone who is automotively monogamous, freaks like him fascinate me.
3. The Car Wizard - opinions and peeks at a variety of neat cars, but alas, no hands-on how-to or repairs
4. Rainman Ray's Repairs - nothing but car repairs, by a generalist mechanic in FL, new video 7 days/week. Entertaining and educational commentary as he does his work.
Also, here and there:
South Main Auto
Heidi & Franny's Garage - two women in CO fixing up various rear-engine Porsches and VW's, a Ferrari 308, etc. Excellent lighting and organization in the vids.
Chris Fix - he may seem "beneath" our skill level here but whenever I do peek at one of his videos, I'm really impressed at what a good overview he gives, organization, editing
FordTechMackaluco
Flying Sparks Garage (garsh, she's purdy)
Torque Test Channel
And:
David Vizard Performance. The man's a living encyclopedia of engine building. I don't think there's anybody else with this much dyno or flow bench time who also is telling people what he learns there and what works and what doesn't.
Couple additions to the great mentions so far:
Fabrication Related:
Aviation:
- RJ THe bike guy
Probably some dups here and not exhastive but some decent ones people might like.
Fabrication Related:
- Dirt Lifestyle
- Welding Tips and Tricks (if you like welding)
- 5th Street Fab
- Abom79
- Austin Niemela
- Austin Ross
- 6061.com
- Cobra Framebuilding
- Hand Tool Rescue
- JD Brewer
- Rather B Welding
- - CP the Tool Addict
- - JImmy, Makin it work
- - The Car Care Nut - Great Toyota reference.
- - Rainman Rays Repairs
- Precision Transmission
- Mighty Car Mods
- Roadkill (RIP)
- No Nonsense Know How
- Scanner Danner
Aviation:
- - Aviation Squared
- - BlacoLirio
- RJ THe bike guy
Probably some dups here and not exhastive but some decent ones people might like.
I used to watch Precision Transmission every day and didn't even know why!
isb cornbinder
Well-known member
My favorite You Tube channel used to be Adam Booth, AKA, A bomb79. A close second was Vintage Machinery with Keith Rucker.
I did like Turn Write Machine for a while but.............
I have to wonder if some of these guys are losing focus on what got them to where they are. Some of the postings feel like filler.
My now favorite is Cutting Edge Engineering out of Australia.
I was subscribed to Tom Lipton's OXTOOLS for many years. I got bored with him, unsubscribed and may never go back.
An interesting and getting much better channel is TOPPER MACHINE.
There are a few
Alberta and Saskatchewan farm channels I really like. I guess I can relate some of my much younger years to these channels.
I did like Turn Write Machine for a while but.............
I have to wonder if some of these guys are losing focus on what got them to where they are. Some of the postings feel like filler.
My now favorite is Cutting Edge Engineering out of Australia.
I was subscribed to Tom Lipton's OXTOOLS for many years. I got bored with him, unsubscribed and may never go back.
An interesting and getting much better channel is TOPPER MACHINE.
There are a few
Alberta and Saskatchewan farm channels I really like. I guess I can relate some of my much younger years to these channels.
WWheeler
Well-known member
Andy Mechanic is pretty good. From down under. It's all about **** girls who for some strange reason don't mind hanging out and helping a talented mechanic fix stuff in his shop. lol
I can't believe noone has posted M539 Restorations...
He can take any old BMW sitting for 20 years and bring back to life. Newest ones he won't touch
It helps that he's in Germany and can then take them to the autobahn for 300km/h test drives.
I especially love his old 8 series videos. His attention to detail is amazing.
He can take any old BMW sitting for 20 years and bring back to life. Newest ones he won't touch
It helps that he's in Germany and can then take them to the autobahn for 300km/h test drives.
I especially love his old 8 series videos. His attention to detail is amazing.
Jweebothee
Well-known member
Nice to see Nick in the house! Great channel,
Others I watch, Rainman Ray, love his channel, have learned a lot from him in the last few months, SMA, Koon Trucking, CP The Tool Addict, Car Wizard,
Tinner
Well-known member
Can't go wrong with Dave Vizard.
Houdini5150
Well-known member
Ivan and yes he is pretty good.
racinfarmer
Well-known member
Addvanced is a member here and puts together really good down to earth stuff if you like boats, snowmobiles, Astro vans, etc. He is doing a Porsche 911 too.
d.mcfarland
Well-known member
Can't believe nobody has mentioned CP the tool addict.
Pretty strictly tools, non political, very little of his personal life, just straight to the point of his channel. Knows his stuff for the most part too.
Doc's Best Tools is good too but I'm still trying to figure out the reason he makes videos other than to show what he likes.
Pretty strictly tools, non political, very little of his personal life, just straight to the point of his channel. Knows his stuff for the most part too.
Doc's Best Tools is good too but I'm still trying to figure out the reason he makes videos other than to show what he likes.
VolvoRyan
Well-known member
Too many YT folks are shills. Usually I can see through it, but I've gotten "got" once or twice recently.
-TTC is pretty good. While their data are fantastic, their ranking system can muddy the water.
-Project Farm is nice, too.
-Flat Rate Master is very honest.
The old standbys have gotten un-subbed from me. AvE just wanks off nowadays. Koon's been a little disingenuous with some reviews.
-Ryan
-TTC is pretty good. While their data are fantastic, their ranking system can muddy the water.
-Project Farm is nice, too.
-Flat Rate Master is very honest.
The old standbys have gotten un-subbed from me. AvE just wanks off nowadays. Koon's been a little disingenuous with some reviews.
-Ryan
purplezr2
Well-known member
SouthMainAuto
WatchWesWork-Wes is technically an engineer, I like how he walks through things
RainmanRay-No as much any more
RR Buildings
Koon Trucking
CuttingEdgeEngineering
BeardedButchers
Larson Farms
Mike Mitchell
Millennial Farmer
Fast AG
Welker Farms
Erin Holbert
JustTruckin
Foureyes Furniture
Chris Salomone
Bourbon Moth
Katz Moses
Next Level Carpentry
Mike Farrington
The Wood Wisper
Bents Woodworking
Air Disasters on mutiple channels
WatchWesWork-Wes is technically an engineer, I like how he walks through things
RainmanRay-No as much any more
RR Buildings
Koon Trucking
CuttingEdgeEngineering
BeardedButchers
Larson Farms
Mike Mitchell
Millennial Farmer
Fast AG
Welker Farms
Erin Holbert
JustTruckin
Foureyes Furniture
Chris Salomone
Bourbon Moth
Katz Moses
Next Level Carpentry
Mike Farrington
The Wood Wisper
Bents Woodworking
Air Disasters on mutiple channels
Shipfittin
Well-known member
I really enjoy:
South Main Auto
Abomb79
Hand Tool Rescue
TysyTube Restoration
Lock Picking Lawyer
Project Farm
Not what the used to be:
Eric the Car Guy
Tools in Action
AvE
I found a lot of the “tool review” channels seemed to become more or less the “Harbor Freight” channels over the years. This caused me to lose interest in a lot of them.
South Main Auto
Abomb79
Hand Tool Rescue
TysyTube Restoration
Lock Picking Lawyer
Project Farm
Not what the used to be:
Eric the Car Guy
Tools in Action
AvE
I found a lot of the “tool review” channels seemed to become more or less the “Harbor Freight” channels over the years. This caused me to lose interest in a lot of them.
i watched a couple of the videos. reminds me of "that" uncle who wants you to sit on his lap at christmas time . . . .
WWheeler
Well-known member
Koon is a total shill. This video below (NOTE: Very **** language) by Justin Sturgill Trucking is prime proof of why that is. He calls out Koon (and Rustbelt Mechanic) for fake reviews big time. I'll never watch another of Koon's vids because after that I'll never ever trust another word out of his mouth.
After watching THAT then watch more than a couple minutes of these below and tell me Koon isn't a completely full of **** bought and paid for shill.
Last edited:
WWheeler
Well-known member
Oh, and 'Rustbelt Mechanic' is likewise a huge shill, even worse so than Koon because he was warned in PMs about how **** those tools are and had a wrench break on him the same way but went ahead and deleted his PMs and posted this below anyway. If the tools were given to him free they MUST be awesome right? What a joke.
I avoid the "Tool Haul" videos because it's just a bunch of cheap china junk.
Also, Eric at SMA is a top-notch mechanic, but his videos are over-edited into always making him the humble hero.
Scanner Danner is one of my favorites.
Also, Eric at SMA is a top-notch mechanic, but his videos are over-edited into always making him the humble hero.
Scanner Danner is one of my favorites.
foghorn1966
Well-known member
I'll add another to my prior recommendations.
retropower cars
English stuff but the workmanship, procedures, filming & editing are top shelf.
retropower cars
English stuff but the workmanship, procedures, filming & editing are top shelf.
wafrederick
Well-known member
J.C. Smith Projects
He does a lot of medium duty/heavy duty truck work
He does a lot of medium duty/heavy duty truck work
Did anyone mention the guy from New Zealand?
He got his wife to jump on a trac drive. And, he has a nice accent!
His content is pretty good with the hydro and other items - good stuff.
Some one else must have seen it. Was it just me?
He got his wife to jump on a trac drive. And, he has a nice accent!
His content is pretty good with the hydro and other items - good stuff.
Some one else must have seen it. Was it just me?
robert6715
Well-known member
"Xynudu" he is out of Australia, he pronounces it Zanadoo. He does at-home machining mainly on a mini lathe, casting & model engine making with tool stuff thrown in.