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Clough42
Subscribers 230K
Videos 362
Views 31.8M

Channels Like Clough42

Clough42 covers a wide range of maker topics including manual and CNC machining, 3D printing, toolmaking, electronics, PCB design, CAD, and lasers, as reflected in its channel keywords and description. The content style appears to mix tutorials and project deep-dives with practical demonstrations, as seen in recent videos about CNC milling, 3D printing tricks, Raspberry Pi Pico projects, and fixture/precision setups; this aligns with a tutorial-heavy approach that also includes reviews and how-tos. The channel publishes frequently, with an average of about 0.6 uploads per week and an average of around 135.6K views per video, based on recent metrics.

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TITANS of CNC MACHINING YouTube channel thumbnail
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Appearances 22
SERP 100%
Similarity 76%
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They share a high search overlap on CNC milling tutorials and CAD for machining, and their content similarly centers on precision machining topics, yielding an 86% overall match with strong audience alignment on CNC-focused queries.

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Subscribers 149K
Videos 244
Views 34.9M
Appearances 12
SERP 54%
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machine tool upgrades gear cutting basics

Both channels address machine tool upgrades and gear cutting basics, attracting a DIY/maker audience, with a 71% match driven by similar queries but Artisan Makes shows stronger content alignment in gear-related topics than Clough42.

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Subscribers 371K
Videos 1.1K
Views 65.4M
Appearances 10
SERP 58%
Similarity 78%
CNC milling tutorials fixture plate usage CNC milling basics

Haas channels compete in CNC milling basics and fixture usage; they attract a similar audience for CNC tutorials, giving a 70% match though Haas content is more manufacturer-facing and less project-oriented than Clough42.

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ToP Projects Compilation YouTube channel thumbnail
Subscribers 181K
Videos 109
Views 22.4M
Appearances 7
SERP 61%
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Both cover shop electronics and Raspberry Pi Pico ideas alongside broader electronics projects, resulting in a 70% match with substantial overlap in search queries but differing in primary emphasis (machining vs electronics projects).

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Predictable Designs with John Teel

62% relevance

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They share PCB design tips and layout basics searches, producing a 62% match; Clough42 appeals more to hands-on machining whereas Predictable Designs focuses on PCB workflow and electronics design.

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62% relevance

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Videos 385
Views 569.4M
Appearances 2
SERP 36%
Similarity 79%
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Engineezy targets mechanical clock projects and plans, which aligns with Clough42's mechanical project mindset; they have a 62% match driven by clock-building queries but differ in primary topics (mechanical clocks vs general machining).

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Content Landscape

Top competitors include TITANS of CNC MACHINING (86% match, 1.1M subscribers) and Haas Automation, Inc. (70% match, 371K subscribers). Both share overlapping queries with Clough42 such as CNC milling tutorials, fixture plate usage, and CAD for machining, indicating strong alignment in machining-focused instructional content. TITANS of CNC MACHINING is larger (1.1M subscribers) than Clough42, while Haas Automation sits between them in size (371K subscribers). ToP Projects Compilation (70% match, 181K subscribers) and Artisan Makes (71% match, 149K subscribers) also compete on Raspberry Pi Pico projects, shop electronics projects, machine tool upgrades, and gear-cutting basics, signaling additional overlap in shop electronics and project-based tutorials.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Clough42?

TITANS of CNC MACHINING — 86% match, 1.1M subscribers; Haas Automation, Inc. — 70% match, 371K subscribers; Artisan Makes — 71% match, 149K subscribers. All three channels produce machining, milling, and CNC-related content that overlaps with Clough42's focus on machine shop projects, machining techniques, and maker electronics.

What type of content does Clough42 make?

Clough42 creates maker/engineer content focused on machining, 3D printing, electronics, and shop projects, with video titles like Is My Milling Machine Actually Square? and Without a Trace: 3D Printed Supports That Remove Like Magic. The channel uploads at ~0.6 videos per week, and the average video views are about 135.6K.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Clough42?

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