Mailbox Unboxing: Adam Savage Smitten by These Gifted Tools!

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam unboxes two mailbag packages from viewers–both containing useful additions to organzing and protecting the tools in Adam’s shop. He’s particularly smitten by a miniature machinists’ toolchest made from reclaimed materials! Thanks Darren and Walter for sending these lovely gifts! Adam’s Gränsfors Bruk axe: https://youtu.be/WtCYnMK6ycc Adam’s shop knife sharpener: https://amzn.to/40KRxVO Shot…

Adam Savage’s History With Whips

From Adam Savage’s Tested. How difficult was it for Adam Savage to learn how to handle a whip during MythBusters? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers this question from Tested member @danorviel, whom we thank for their support! Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks, like asking Adam a question:…

Adam Savage Tests the Apple AirPods Pro Hearing Aid!

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam talks about his experience with hearing loss, the revelation of affordable hearing aids you can buy at Costco, and the new hearing aid feature on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2. Note: this video is unsponsored–just Adam’s genuine opinion and experience with these devices. Jabra hearing aids: https://www.costco.com/jabra-hearing-aids.html Apple AirPods Pro 2:…

Dream Your BEST Ideas? Do This.

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Has Adam Savage ever had an AMAZING idea for a project and then FORGOT it the next day? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers this question from Tested member @the_gr8_brandino, whom we thank for their support! Do you remember your dreams? Join this channel to support Tested and get access…

Behind The Visual Effects of SILO!

From Adam Savage’s Tested. How does a show like Apple TV+’s Silo create its immersive worldbuilding on screen? On the soundstage in front of the show’s massive spiral staircase set, Adam chats with Visual Effects Supervisor Daniel Rauchweger about the unique challenges of the VFX team for Silo, the work they did on season 2,…

What’s Different About This @metmuseum Mount?

From Adam Savage’s Tested. When deciding how to display an 18th century powder horn and a 19th century shoulder strap, the artifacts’ curator and mount maker at @metmuseum had quite the challenge: How could they make the two pieces dynamic and exciting while still making sure they are well preserved? Managing conservation preparator Frederick Sager…

Adam Savage Learns About the Flipper Zero

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Mel stops by the cave to give Adam a demo of the Flipper Zero, a pocket-sized device that can read and emulate wireless control systems like RFID and NFC. They have a discussion about the many ways this digital multi-tool can be useful in real world settings, and the ethics of…

The BEST Noise(s) on MythBusters

From Adam Savage’s Tested. What was Adam Savage’s favorite noise on MythBusters? Any smaller injuries that had larger consequences? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these MythBusters-related questions from Tested members Break Build Repeat and Chauncey Lockwood, whom we thank for their support. What did you think Adam’s favorite noise was going to be?…

One BIG Difference Between Jamie and Adam Savage

From Adam Savage’s Tested. "While you were often portrayed as a goofy guy opposite Jamie’s straight man, you were WAY more concerned about safety than he was. Was that mostly the case over the years?" In this live-stream excerpt Adam Savage answers this MythBusters-related from Tested member @handblades2504, whom we thank for their support! What…

The Mystery of This Vintage Electronics Lunchbox

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam found this beautiful vintage metal lunchbox at an estate sale recently, containing some homebrewed electronics that he can’t quite decipher. With the help of electronics engineer Zach Radding, Adam examines the contents of this controller to deduce its original purpose and when it was built. Do you recognize what it…

Can YOU See This Mount? (at @metmuseum)

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Have you ever thought about museum mounts? Likely not, and that’s deliberate. In the case of this centuries-old vanity box, @metmuseum’s curators, designers and mount makers worked together to make sure no ugly brace was reflected its mirror as admirers crane their necks to admire the piece, distracting from the aesthetics.…

Adam Savage Levels Up His Workshop 3D Printer!

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam kicks off the new year with a massive 3D printer upgrade to his workshop! After diving deep into FDM printing and integrating SLA printing into his builds, he’s finally trying his hand at SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) Nylon printing using the Formlabs Fuse. Getting this new system set up in…

The Time Jamie Told Adam He Was a Show Off

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Is there a prop that would take Adam Savage so long to build he can’t even bring himself to start? Has he ever had to choose between a prop’s durability and its timely completion? Does Adam ever have trouble getting certain fabrics or designs for cosplays? In this live stream question,…

How Film Helped Adam Savage With His ADHD

From Adam Savage’s Tested. When making something, does Adam start with the "hard" part or the "easy" part? How does someone (especially someone with ADHD) slow down and focus on improving technical skills? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members @9armid and @kirenprops, whom we thank for their support! Do…

The Art of Turning Loved Ones Into Statues

From Adam Savage’s Tested. At the studio of prop designer and fabricator Pierre Bohanna, Adam learns about Bohanna Art’s expertise in creating personalized sculptures based on family members, loved ones, and even pets. Even with the availability of 3D scanning rigs, creating an accurate portrait that captures a subject’s personality in physical form turns out…

Adam Savage Tours the @metmuseum’s Workshop!

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam Savage LOVES touring other people’s workshops, and he got a REAL treat when the Met’s Object Conservation Department invited him into their shop, a wonderful mix of custom and off-the-shelf tools and infrastructure. Join Adam as conservation preparator Matthew Cumbie BLOWS HIS MIND with everything from "stocking-stuffer" mini-bandsaws to double-sided…

Not Feeling Creative? Try This Trick.

From Adam Savage’s Tested. What does Adam Savage do when he doesn’t feel creative? How does he approach brand-new problems? Which makers have recently caught Adam’s attention, and has Adam considered other creative hobbies? In this live stream Adam answers questions from Tested members @brianbaker2455, @Thorin_Walton, @ScaledCreations, @patrickhennessy510 and @Tman2217, whom we thank for their…