Colin Furze

About

Colin Furze (born (1979-10-14)14 October 1979) is a British YouTuber, inventor, engineer, and television presenter from Stamford, Lincolnshire. He is best known for his eccentric engineering projects and DIY inventions showcased on his YouTube channel, which has over 13 million subscribers and more than 1.8 billion views. His notable creations include a working hoverbike, an underground bunker, the world’s longest motorcycle, a 71 mph (114 km/h) mobility scooter, and a motorised pram, many of which have broken Guinness World Records.
Originally trained as a plumber, Furze began uploading videos to YouTube in 2007 and gained popularity for his inventive and often dangerous contraptions, many of which are built in his home workshop. He has collaborated with major franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, X-Men, and Star Wars, and has made appearances on British and German television, including Gadget Geeks and Joko gegen Klaas – Das Duell um die Welt.

Furze has said that he attended Malcolm Sargent Primary School as a child until he entered secondary school. By then, he had already begun making underground dens and a few tree houses. He became a plumber after leaving school…