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YouTube woodworking spotlight Jay Bates

There are a lot of people producing free woodworking content on YouTube making this a great time to learn the craft. With so many viewing options, it can very challenging for a video producer to find an audience and get his message out.

This new feature on Woodworking for Mere Mortals will showcase YouTube channels you may not be aware of and encourage you to subscribe. My criteria is simple: spotlighting shows that offer valuable woodworking content on a consistent basis.

Remember: subscribing to YouTube channels is free, shows your support for good content, and keeps you informed whenever a new video is released.

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Jay Bates is a DIYer who learned woodworking from free content on the internet. He has over 150 videos and two web sites filled with useful projects and plans. He features a lot of "trash-to-treasure" projects and reveals the beauty in construction grade lumber.

Additionally, Jay produces a fantastic series of SketchUp tutorials that are a must-watch for anyone interested in learning SketchUp, which has become almost a necessity for designing woodworking projects.

• Visit and subscribe to Jays YouTube channel
• Jays Custom Creations web site
• Woodworking with SketchUp web site