Matthias Wandel. The most viewed woodworking channel on YouTube (Ep 8)
Creative Culture with Steve Ramsey
Release Date: 08/27/2021
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Creative Culture with Steve Ramsey
In this episode of Creative Culture, I talked to mixologist and professional bartender Leandro Di Monriva about the art of mixing cocktails and what it takes to be a bartender. We chatted about everything from things that annoy bartenders to the tools of the trade. And if you've been thinking about setting up your own home bar, Leandro shares his tips, including the spirts you'll want to have on hand, the tools you'll need, and the types of glassware. And yes, we learn if James Bond was correct in ordering a martini "shaken, not stirred" or if that's nonsense! The Educated Barfly on YouTube:...
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The badass world of chainsaw carving with Chainsaw Jenna (Episode 77)
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info_outlineWith over half a billion views, Matthias Wandel maintains the largest woodworking channel on YouTube, Woodgears.ca. He is the foremost expert on making his own woodworking machines, including a homemade jointer, a tablesaw, 3 different belt sanders, a homemade lathe, a saw mill, a bunch of bandsaws including, most recently a huge 26” bandsaw, a computer controlled box joint jig, a slot mortising machine, a horizontal boring machine, a homemade air cleaner, and a couple of pantorouters...all with highly detailed plans so you can build them too.
Matthias is an engineer who develops computer programs to answer questions and run experiments in his home and shop. He does construction and home improvement projects as well as builds fine furniture. His channel features solid woodworking tips and tricks. He makes wooden gears, marble machines, tests airflow in fans, and builds incredible mazes to test mice.
Matthias's main channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Matthiaswandel
Matthias random stuff: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_AWXcf2K3l9ILVuQe-XwQ
Website: https://woodgears.ca/