Cam Anderson
American woodworking YouTuber
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Cameron Anderson, known as Cam Anderson, is an American woodworker, YouTube content creator, and entrepreneur based in Portland, Oregon.[1] He is best known as the founder and owner of Blacktail Studio, a custom furniture workshop and online content brand. Originally an emergency medical services pilot, Anderson worked for LifeFlight on a demanding seven-day-on, seven-day-off helicopter schedule.[2] Seeking a creative outlet during his time off, he took up woodworking as a hobby. Anderson sold his first project, a barnwood table, on Etsy for $350 and began sharing his projects on social media.
April 11, 1982
- YouTuber
- woodworker
- entrepreneur
- former emergency medical helicopter pilot
Cam Anderson | |
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| Born | Cameron Anderson April 11, 1982 |
| Education | Oregon State University (BS) |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Subscribers | 5.14 million |
| Views | 481 million |
| Last updated: March 2, 2026 | |
Career before YouTube
During his pilot career, Anderson used his downtime to develop woodworking projects. He posted photos of his first epoxy-resin table on Instagram and learned basic social-media practices.[3] In September 2016, he launched the Blacktail Studio YouTube channel to share step-by-step tutorials and project builds. His early videos focused on high-end wooden furniture and epoxy river tables. Notably, his ninth video, his fourth project tutorial on making a live-edge epoxy river table, went viral, quickly boosting his subscriber count to around 20,000.
Blacktail Studio and YouTube career
As Blacktail Studio grew, Anderson integrated his retail woodworking business with his online presence. Today, he is one of three employees, and owner of Blacktail Studio. He has positioned the brand as both a retail workshop and a content platform, using one to promote the other; he often selects commission projects based on their potential as engaging videos. His channel regularly features elaborate builds, from epoxy dining tables to unique installations, with frank, tutorial-style commentary. One of his notable videos, featuring the construction of his first charred epoxy table, has earned over 32 million views. Blacktail Studio's popularity surged in the late early 2020s as a result.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Anderson's channel saw significant growth as many viewers searched for DIY and woodworking content. He reports that his YouTube earnings eventually surpassed his former income as a pilot during this period.[4] By mid-2023, the combined audience across Blacktail Studio's platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, exceeded 4.3 million followers. As of March 3, 2026, the Blacktail Studio YouTube channel has approximately 3.42 million subscribers and 481 million total views.[5]
In addition to ad revenue and viewership, Anderson has diversified his business. He has partnered with sponsors such as The Home Depot and tool manufacturers. Throughout Blacktail Studios, Anderson estimates he makes around a 60 to 70% profit per piece of furniture.