Doug Linker has inspired thousands of woodcarvers, but his journey into becoming one of the most recognizable voices in online woodcarving happened almost by accident—one knife, one video, and a genuine desire to share what he was learning along the way.
In this episode of The Modern Woodcarver Podcast, Michael Gurrado sits down with Doug Linker to talk about his journey from bushcraft and discovering woodcarving through Gene Messer to building an enormous library of tutorials that has helped introduce countless people to the craft.
Doug shares how his earliest carving videos were actually intended for the bushcraft community, why he never set out to become a woodcarving teacher, and how simply trying to help others eventually grew into something much bigger.
The conversation also goes beyond the carvings and tutorials. Doug talks openly about the realities of creating content online—the pressure of algorithms, dealing with trolls, burnout, stepping away, and ultimately finding a way to continue creating on his own terms.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
How Doug went from bushcraft and online carving challenges to becoming a major part of the online woodcarving community
Discovering woodcarving through Gene Messer and the early days of learning the craft
Why Doug believes the best tutorials come from humility rather than pretending to know everything
Why learning to properly sharpen a knife may be one of the most important skills for a new woodcarver
What flat-plane carving means to Doug and why he is drawn to larger, facet-heavy figures
The evolution of his YouTube channel and his approach to teaching
Burnout, trolls, algorithms, and the less-visible side of being a content creator
Why Doug continues to carve, teach, experiment, and share his work after all these years
Whether you've followed Doug Linker for years, discovered woodcarving through one of his videos, or are just beginning your own carving journey, this episode offers a look at the person and philosophy behind the tutorials that have influenced so many woodcarvers.
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