Essential Craftsman

40+ years of building experience, all in one channel. Learn house-building, carpentry & construction, blacksmithing, safety & productivity, how other trades & shops function, and maybe even how to be a better version of ourselves! The videos feature Scott Wadsworth covering a wide array of topics, tools, history, and lessons learned. The purpose of the channel is to showcase the knowledge that is gained through experience, and encourage respect for the craftsmen, their tools, and history.

A Man Who Knows No Fear: Fred Dibnah

A Man Who Knows No Fear: Fred Dibnah
Shipping Container Gets a Window! | Office Build Part 2

Shipping Container Gets a Window! | Office Build Part 2
I Built the Most Overbuilt Bench (The Big Reveal)

I Built the Most Overbuilt Bench (The Big Reveal)
7 Ways to Clamp Without Clamps (Simple & Cheap!)

7 Ways to Clamp Without Clamps (Simple & Cheap!)
Why There Are 11+ Ways to Cut Steel

Why There Are 11+ Ways to Cut Steel
The Best Speed Square Update in 100 Years!

The Best Speed Square Update in 100 Years!
City Boy: Here's 90% of What To Know about Running Tractors

City Boy: Here's 90% of What To Know about Running Tractors
The Most Misunderstood Screws in Construction

The Most Misunderstood Screws in Construction
Liquid Metal?

Liquid Metal?
4 Saws You Need & Probably Don’t Own

4 Saws You Need & Probably Don’t Own
The Best Value Saw Blades For Your Money

The Best Value Saw Blades For Your Money
Lessons From the Life of Charlie Kirk

Lessons From the Life of Charlie Kirk
40-Yr Contractor Learns Japanese House Construction

40-Yr Contractor Learns Japanese House Construction
How to Pull a Bulldozer by Hand

How to Pull a Bulldozer by Hand
Why Your Cuts Are Off (How To Mark + Cut Like a Pro)

Why Your Cuts Are Off (How To Mark + Cut Like a Pro)
Fabricating a Raptor Claw for my Kubota

Fabricating a Raptor Claw for my Kubota
Using String Like A Pro Pt 2 (+ How To Reel FAST)

Using String Like A Pro Pt 2 (+ How To Reel FAST)
You Don't Need a Level to Get Level

You Don't Need a Level to Get Level
Chainsaw Newbie Tips - Part 2

Chainsaw Newbie Tips - Part 2
6 Dirt Cheap Tools That Outperform

6 Dirt Cheap Tools That Outperform
Sharpening Knives: The Quick and Dirty Ways

Sharpening Knives: The Quick and Dirty Ways
How to Be The 2nd Fastest Framer on The Job

How to Be The 2nd Fastest Framer on The Job
The 15 Weird Tool Nicknames You Never Asked For

The 15 Weird Tool Nicknames You Never Asked For
40-Yr Contractor Critique: Man Builds Off-Grid House By Himself @RedPoppyRanch

40-Yr Contractor Critique: Man Builds Off-Grid House By Himself @RedPoppyRanch
Fireproofing My Shop [Cheap Peace of Mind]

Fireproofing My Shop [Cheap Peace of Mind]
How to Communicate Effectively: An Average Guy's Guide

How to Communicate Effectively: An Average Guy's Guide
Chainsaw Newbie? Here's Everything You Need to Know.

Chainsaw Newbie? Here's Everything You Need to Know.
Goodbye, Extension Cord Woes [Here's How to Wrap 'Em]

Goodbye, Extension Cord Woes [Here's How to Wrap 'Em]
City Boy: Learn These Skills Before Moving to the Country

City Boy: Learn These Skills Before Moving to the Country
99% of DIYers Don’t Know These Tape Measuring Tricks

99% of DIYers Don’t Know These Tape Measuring Tricks