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tank4114

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thanks for posting that up i had been trying to find a channel but couldn't for the life of me remember who it was toms turbo garage is it some interesting stuff

i don't mind MCM its getting better as it goes more in depth projects i don't need to watch how to install a turbo timer or put in a stupid push button start mods for children that serve no purpose

also another channel im not sure if its been mentioned is (sloppymechanics) some cool builds and i love sleepers goes right along with my 500horse kinga

There is much good info on YouTube, but unfortunately many people who have knowledge but aren't good with presentation or editing. Also some without that much knowledge but that seems to like to talk...

Some that are worth watching though:

Already mentioned: Eric the Car Guy, Aaroncake, Diyautoschool, Motor trend channel, Real Tool Reviews.

Bad Obsession Motorsport:
Great build log with incredible fabrication.

Tom's turbo garage:
Entertaining car build logs.

arduinoversusevil:
Humorous with tool and fabrication content.

Mighty Car Mods:
More entertainment than info, but the Gramps build was nice to see.

Chucke2009:
I'm sure some of the experienced welders here find it too simple, but it has learned me some.

Matthias Wandell:
Incredible woodworking.
 

MBfreak

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Hi.

A posting here on GJ made me start thinking about building an electric guitar.
Bought a book which was not what I hoped it would be. Described how to buy parts and assemble from ready made neck, body, fretboard etc.

So I went out on utube and WHAM.
Many first class tutorials where skilled and articulate craftsmen showed various aspects of the building from scratch. Many different takes on the same subject. The guy that convinced me was showing how to shape the neck with a hand held belt sander. I decided to try that on a piece of scrap wood and it worked perfectly.
I have spent many hours on youtube to try to get it right.

The guitar I am trying to build would not have even started without the you tube stuff.

Best regards

Ola
 

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Shadowdog500

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Most of my favorites have been mentioned. Just found this one,
and he's good.

South Main Auto Repair


+2! He is relatively new to making videos, but I've been watching him for about a month now. I like that he works in a busy pro shop and shows the different jobs that come in. He seems to be making a lot of videos.

Chris
 

Mach5

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Trust me. Best channel on youtube

:beer::lol:

Most of my favs have already been mentioned. If you want to know what's going on in consumer tech, I recommend Marcus Brownlee:


I also watch Eric the Car Guy, Elderly Iron (probably my first subscription), and Bad Obsession Motorsport.

I used to have things like Drive and Top Gear, but they only seem to show snippets to get you to buy commercial tv, and are generally overproduced. They make good eye candy but aren't informative, and generally not terribly entertaining anymore (seemingly because they've exhausted all of their fresh ideas).
 

Seppala

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A car repair channel. Straight to the point instructions. He has saved me hundreds of dollars. Many times diagnosis and repairs are completed on late model cars with older tech tools.
 

bw77

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If you want to know the ins and outs of working on new Ford vehicles check out FORDTECHMAKULOCO :thumbup:

One of my favorites, too. But in his latest video he says he lost his job at
the Ford dealership. He quit after they told him he was giving out info
on Fords they did not want given out to the public.


So he will open his own shop.
 

tool-guy

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Search for " project binky" putting a toyota awd system into a mini, seven parts so far each about 20 minutes, excellent descriptions and comedy.
 

pozidriv

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Ultimate Handyman

Guy does a bit of everything, shows off some great tips and tools, takes pride in what he does!
 
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theoldwizard1

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There are a couple of channels that show rat hunting using air rifles and "night" scopes. Some of the scope are "commercial", but most are adapted from various video cameras.

An ENDLESS supply of targets !
 

MilwaukeeFish

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While watching a Real Tool Review video or something similar, a related video in the sidebar caught my interest and led down the YouTube rabbit hole....to this:

The Pabst Boys/Roadhouse

I'm not much for off-roading, nor into modding my Cherokee for the aforementioned past-time of off-roading, but these guys are flat out entertaining to watch.
 

Rustypigeon

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Channels I like that have been mentioned...
Scanner Danner
South Main Auto

Channels I like that have not been mentioned...
Schrodingers Box (DIY Automotive)
AgentJayZ (jet engines)

I mostly watch automotive, aviation, welding, ice hockey and firearm channels.

I am surprised Scotty Kilmers channel is popular. I find his videos very basic and don't really learn anything from them.
 

anndel

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Not in any particular order, I like them all

Eric the Car Guy
South Main Auto
Real Tool Reviews
Jimthecarguy
Chris Fix
Ratchets and wrenches
oxtoolco
Scotty Kilmer
Motoyam82
Scanner Danner
Schrodingers Box
 
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Ghost11

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Theres a cool video of adam from mythbusters and how he organizes his toolbox
 

jipps

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Not a channel exactly, but a very cool and painstaking stop motion animation of a vice restoration that everyone should take 2 seconds to see :)

 

platform389

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Where was the humble pie?

Very end of part 2. The machinist learns how difficult the job actually turns out to be("kicked my ***"). Remember at the beginning of part 1, he is careful to explain his opinion of "car guys" and machinists ("they operate machines"...). More than a little hubris to be found there.

In the end, he fails completely to remove the fastener without damaging the manifold. We won't even mention doing this ON THE VEHICLE for flat rate.

Watch the two videos I linked, then in comparison watch the link below.


The difference is stark and especially when you consider Eric is drilling in the BLOCK of a customer's vehicle to do the same thing.
 

wafrederick

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Amesie's Automotive Corner
Eric The Car Guy
Real Tool Reviews (I buy tools I like after seeing his reviews)
Real Fixes Real Fast
Roman Automotive
Humble Mechanic
FordTechMakuloco
 

wafrederick

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as far as auto mechanic work:

Eric the Car Guy - decent basic information - not a car guru but everything is pretty accurate that he shows you, nothing I can object to.

Scotty Kilmer - fun to watch because he is outrageous, but do NOT take any advice from this Beavis when it comes to important things like brakes, steering, suspension - it could get you hurt or killed :eek:

Paul "Scanner" Danner - is a car guru, especially when it comes to troubleshooting and problem diagnosis, unfortunately many of his youtube videos are not free :(

Scotty Kilmer does not use jack stands too.Works under cars supported by a floor jack.Said you don't need jack stands when doing an oil change,the car will fall on the tires if the jack goes.Even shows how to fix brake lines using compression fittings which is illegal to do.
 

tysonh

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Wranglerstar for some homesteading, prepping, household projects and all around good guy.
 

zendigital

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I watch a lot of Scotty Kilmer and Eric The Car Guy but aVe has by far the best tool reviews. Unfortunately, he doesn't do as many but when he does, he doesn't just review, he opens them up and shows you the guts and shows you what they're really made of, and hes funny as hell to boot.

I also enjoy Jafromobile, if you're into DIY performance engine building on a budget, you'll pick up quite a few tricks from him, also like aVe, his commentary is pretty entertaining.
 
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