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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson YouTube channel! I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I am an obsessed DIYer and Woodworker. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction, design and more!

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[Shawn-rqpy]

You are the perfect example of having a dream / goal and working hard to get there. A “self made entrepreneur “.
You started making videos because you needed to do something & couldn’t find a source for help and made your own videos.
You’ve created a wonderful business from that lack of resources to complete your project.
I’ve watched you form almost the very beginning of your first few small video projects to now a business owner w multiple employees.
You are an outstanding inspiration for many people especially young women who believe they need to rely on men or at least other people etc to do something. They can see that anyone can do these things as long as they have the desire & determination.
It’s been great to watch your success & I wish you the best going forward!

[davidwinters]

Nothing makes me happier than to see a self actualized person work hard and achieve their dreams. You’re an inspiration

[meade]

i have a similar story....about 7 years ago i also bought my first cnc. FF to now i have 4 full size tables and 7 lasers (3 different types). Best thing i ever did for my business! and it's FUN going to work every day! congrats on your success!

[JMadoreTutorials]

To say I am impressed is an understatement. I have a business of 12 people and we've grown over the course of about 8 years. You've done remarkable and it should be applauded. Such a great tour and story!

[girlonaswing]

Besides all that you've accomplished I love the fact that your mom has a job in your business.
Way to Go Girl!!👍

[dunawayguitars]

I love love this so much. I built my first CNC in 2014. It was so hard because I knew nothing.

I'm really impress that this young woman not only started with a small cutter but then grew it into this large business.

Amurica!!! Love it!

[stevedockery]

I realized in one of your first videos that you would never go backwards. You've continued to grow as a professional and as a person. Good luck and never look back.

[kohaegnewbat]

April watching your video was like going down memory lane. I started programing wood routers back in 1983 at SeaRay boats in Oxford Michigan. I have since programed and run just about every CnC mill or lathe you can think of so I applaud you for being such a great spokes person for the industry. Great Job :)

[rockriveroutdoors]

Automatic pallet changer has increased our production like you wouldn’t believe, the machines are running constantly, change out A pallet whiles B pallet is being cut, machine automatic swaps a and b pallet and starts cutting a pallet. We run high volume steel and aluminum firearms parts but with 4x8 sheets like you run a APC system would definitely be worth looking into plus depending on run times you could even run the machines dark, we work 10 hour days but since a pallet takes 4.5 hours plus to run we run the machines dark and if a tool breaks the sensors catch it

[jeanjones]

From NZ... CNC is subject I know Nothing about... so I thought it was about time I learned something... and what better place to come and be impressed by than April's Little Shop on the Prairie..or wherever it is . Great looking system and team. Behind every great Woman there's a great Mum.

[JCWren]

I think what always surprises me, and that I always under-estimate, is the market for something like this. I wouldn't have really imagined there was enough sales in a template business to support 6 people and some expensive machinery.

[benrumler]

All the years I have watch you, you have grown so much, but you are still the person that drew me to your channel, Keep being April

[mmgobey]

Girl I’ve been watching you from the beginning. When I was a shop teacher I would always play your videos to show my students that they can do what ever they put their mind to. You go girl I’m so proud of you.

[colinkelley]

I think the thing that tickles me the most is that your Mom is having as much fun as you are. She has been given and has taken responsibility, is fully engaged, creative and satisfied with her accomplishments. She deserves a raise. Give her a raise.

[mikeo]

It's amazing. I started watching this channel back when you had a home shop and starting learning the pros and cons of pocket holes...

[BrassThunder]

One of the best Presentations I have seen in my 63 years. Informative and concise along with great flow. Video quality is great as well. You really can't get much better. Well Done.

[Grunt]

April Industries is growing by leaps and bounds.Congratulations!

[LabatWoodshop]

April I've been a fan of yours for a while, but after seeing this PRO CNC shop video, my fandom has reached critical mass. I started my own woodworking company in 2020 and I'm on the road to building something great. I walk away truly inspired by what you've accomplished here.

[clintmyrick]

As an engineer, I've always enjoyed your precise explanations of work processes, but this has just gone to the next level. 3 cheers for your business acumen and productive mindset!

[davetodd]

Well done! I'm retired now but shared your passion for CNC for decades, as an operator, programmer, and shop manager. Very enjoyable video!