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YouTube woodworking channels I watch Bill Akins

In this series, I introduce you woodworkers who are providing free, quality content on YouTube, and I hope to widen their audiences by encouraging you to subscribe to their channels. Remember, YouTube channel subscriptions are free. Once you are subscribed, get active and leave comments. "Thumbs-up" videos you like. Share content on Facebook and Twitter. Giving positive feedback for what you enjoy motivates creators to produce even more content for you to enjoy and learn from!  

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Bill Akins

Ill bet lot of you probably already know Bill Akins. His down-home videos are laid back and Bills relaxed presentation makes you feel like youre in his shop with him. His projects are always interesting. I love his combination of methods, sometimes using heirloom techniques and jointery, other times exploring simplicity and focusing on end results. (Plus hes not afraid to paint wood!) Bill seems equally comfortable with both hand tools and power tools. Check out his shaving horse if you are interested in exploring hand tools.