I disagree with the OP.
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I started my own channel last year.
Well, you would disagree, wouldn't you?
Let me expand my OP. There are channels that are entertainment, comedy, etc and they are fine for those who are entertained by them. There are even channels, like This Old Tony, where comedy is an important part of the show.
There are channels that deal primarily with tools and how to use them, metalworking tools, woodworking tools, electronic etc. Fine as long as they are done competently. Stumpy Nubs comes to mind.
But I am referring very specifically for videos I get when I search for "How to do X" or "how to build X". Clearly I want to build X and what I want is a video where the guy first of all shows the finished product and explains the basics, the advantages and the limitations, the pros and the cons, the materials and tools needed, etc.
I do not want to get started on a video where I am going to watch a guy working in his shop for 35 minutes, not even knowing what he is building, and have to wait to the end to see if it suits my needs. Nope. Sorry. Not watching.
Also not interested in clickbaitty nebulous titles like "why don't welders do this?".
Also, as has been said, guys who are wasting time with ums and hums while the figure things out, like I am their friend there just keeping them company. Nope. Sorry. Don't waste my time.
Matthias Wandel is pretty good in that he starts out explaining the issue he is going to solve and how he is going to solve it. He does not waste time. Cutting, drilling and other routine operations are speeded up. Good because I've seen a table saw cutting wood a million times already and I have no interest in seeing it again. He explains the how to do it and that is enough. His audio could be better but I guess it can be overlooked.
This rant was triggered because I thought of making a sheet metal brake, to bend sheet metal and make enclosure boxes for electronics. Most of the videos suggested by YouTube were absolute crap. If I do go ahead to build a sheet metal brake I will probably start by making my own design. YouTube is not helpful.