Influential Woodworkers

I like to give credit where credit is due. Below is a list of woodworkers who have influenced me. I recommend them if you’re interested in exploring the world of woodworking.

Rob Cosman — robcosman.com

When it comes to learning hand tools and sharpening, I can’t think of anyone better. Mr. Cosman also leads the Purple Heart Project (PHP), a growing nonprofit dedicated to supporting combat-wounded veterans. The PHP selects and sponsors these veterans to attend Rob’s Training the Hand workshops in Canada, equips each participant with a premium set of hand tools, and provides a high-quality workbench from the Bench Brigade when they return home. Each PHP selectee becomes part of a lifelong community of woodworking support and recognition. Click here to learn more about the PHP.

Paul Sellers — paulsellers.com

If Mr. Cosman has an equal in teaching hand-tool woodworking, it’s this English gentleman.

Marc Spagnuolo — thewoodwhisperer.com

I’ve followed Marc for nearly 20 years. He’s an excellent teacher with outstanding instructional YouTube content.

Shannon Rogers — renaissancewoodworker.com

Another superb hand-tool instructor—and a genuine lumber guru.

Erik Curtis — encurtis.com

Equal parts artist and woodworker. His YouTube content is consistently inspiring and beautifully crafted.

James Hamilton — stumpynubs.com

This fellow dishes out the kind of practical, down-to-earth advice every beginner woodworker should hear. Here is his YouTube content.

Matt Outlaw — 731woodworks.com

Another excellent content creator, especially when it comes to tool reviews.

Cam Anderson — blacktailstudio.com

You’ll occasionally see me dabble in epoxy projects. Cam is the undisputed king of epoxy work.