From Adam Savage’s Tested. Whatever happened to the two Pillbot robots that Adam swallowed when he visited Endiatx? Adam gives an update to his experience and attempt to retrieve the robots after they made their fantastic voyage through his digestive system! Adam’s swallowing of the two Pillbots: https://youtu.be/FmE93ox9e2c Learn more about Pillbot here: https://endiatx.com/ Shot…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Worthy!?!? Adam is on location at Propstore to check out a variety of props and costumes from their upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, and starts up with two incredible props from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Getting up close to Captain America’s shield and Thor’s Mjolnir hammer gives us insight into how…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. What are the top tools Adam Savage would recommend a new homeowner buy? Does Adam have a favorite genre/field of making? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members @sam and @ThorJohannmakes, whom we thank for their support! What tools would you recommend for a new homeowner…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. We revisit Xreal’s lineup of smart glasses a year after reviewing the original Xreal Air, with the newly released Beam Pro accessory and Air 2 Ultra glasses combining to actually become a true augmented reality experience. Here’s what’s possible and also what’s limiting about running up to two Android apps floating…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. In the process of machining the parts of his miniature vault build, Adam has scratched and marred up the surface of his lathe’s magnetic chuck. And without a surface grinder, Adam attemps to use his tool post grinder lathe attachement to refinish the chuck and get it smoothed out. But even…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. In between builds and when Adam just needs to decompress or reset, he turns to his favorite leather chair that he has in the corner of the cave. It’s a chair that’s going to be in every shop Adam ever has, and that means it’s also accumulated a lot of random…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam welcomes James Hobson–aka The Hacksmith–to the cave while he’s in town for the Open Sauce convention, and to check out components of Hacksmith Industries’ latest proto-lightsaber hilt! James walks Adam through the anatomy of the hilt that is designed to allow for a safe mix of propane and liquid oxygen…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Does Adam have any tips on how to get past the "planning stage" and actually start a project? What’s a good first step for a wannabe prop builder? What is a great way to start getting clientele? What is your advice for turning down a client that thinks they have outsmarted…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. What’s Adam Savage’s favorite in-camera practical effect from a movie? What special-effect gag still blows Adam away? What does Adam think is the best movie or TV makeup job, and does he think there is space for independent FX makers in today’s film industry? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. In our final video from this year’s WonderFest scale modelmaking convention, we revisit the collectors of Johnny 5 replicas to check out this incredible 1/3 scale model of the beloved robot from Short Circuit! Additionally, we take a look at the fleet of Moonbase Alpha vehicles on display from the Space:1999…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam has shared his love and affection for the vintage Stanley Workmaster screwdriver design, and fans have since sent some from their own workbenches to help Adam complete his set. This mailbag features still-in-package original examples of the Workmaster screwdriver found at a garage sale. Thanks to Conrad for sending these…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam revisits his watchmaker’s lathe workstation that he started at the end of last year, not only to make use of the microscope to inspect his latest micro-drilling endeavors, but to finally give it a proper stand and paint finish. Not only does Adam have a specific color design in mind,…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. The Wonderfest scale modelmaking show wasn’t just a showcase of spaceship and science fiction models; we were also enamored with the detailed diorama pieces on display. Here are two that especially impressed: a perfect recreation of the filming sets for the sitcom Frasier, and an homage to the studio production of…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. When @Nerdforge’s Martina and Hansi visited Adam’s workshop, they also brought along a few of their build projects to share, including their book nook and custom Xbox. Adam examines and learns about each and geeks out over a shared obsession with bookmaking! Thanks so much to Martina and Hansi for visiting!…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Why does Adam Savage leave extra space in his builds? How does he organize his written materials, such as books? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Patrick Hennessy and Brian Baker, whom we thank for their support. How do you organize YOUR books? Join this channel to…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Is there a Shakespearean monologue from a film that stands out to Adam Savage as a stellar performance? If he weren’t a prop master/builder, which other role in the film industry would Adam have liked to pursue? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Matt Tramel and Ian…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Tested members @monkeycircus509 asked Adam Savage, "What restaurants and eateries in San Francisco are your favorites?" Here’s Adam’s answer! What’s your favorite restaurant, in San Francisco or elsewhere? Foreign Cinema: https://foreigncinema.com/ Panchita’s: https://www.panchitaspupuseria.com/ El Farolito: https://elfarolitosf.com/ Paplote: https://www.papalote-sf.com/ Zazie: https://www.zaziesf.com/ Blue Plate: https://www.blueplatesf.com/ 4505 Meats: https://4505meats.com/ Wes Burger: https://www.awesomefuckingburger.com/ Square Pie…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. We meet Randy Cooper, longtime modelmaking veteren for the film industry and scratch-building master. At this year’s Wonderfest modelmaking show, Randy shares with us four of his newest builds and chats about his process making both original and replica designs that he then turns into limited run model kits! Randy Cooper’s…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam shares these beautiful miniature lightsaber hilt replicas that he was gifted at a recent convention by Twin Sun Sabers. At roughly 1/4 scale, these hilts are assembled from individually machined aluminum components that capture the familiar shape of hilts from across the Star Wars films. There’s even screw-on anodized blade…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. In Adam’s previous attempts at drilling the smallest bits he could find, he achieved holes the size of three sheets of paper. But with the latest revelations and upgrades he’s made to his Dumore drill setup, he takes a stab at drilling a hole with a diameter of .1mm–the thickness one…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. We’re awestruck by the sharp details of this Gundam resin model on display at this year’s WonderFest modelmaking convention, and chat with builder Matt Mrozek about his process turning resin kits into mecha magnificence! Find more of Matt’s builds and work at: https://www.facebook.com/mattsmodelscustoms https://www.youtube.com/@mvm3897 https://www.instagram.com/mrozekmatt/ Custom base for this Gundam made…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam welcomes Martina and Hansi–aka Nerdforge–to the cave while they’re in town for the Open Sauce convention, and learns about their cyberpunk prosthetic finger build as well as their other awesome projects! Watch more of Nerdforge’s projects at https://www.youtube.com/c/Nerdforge Knick’s Prosthetic Finger project: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1340624 and https://dangercreations.com/prosthetics/ Shot and edited by Joey…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. When should you hire help? What advice would Adam Savage give to a new leader? What’s a good low-cost vacuformer? How do you honor the former owners of old tools you’ve inherited? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members The Crafty Collector, Dave Yoder, Lo Pro…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Are there any “someday builds” that Adam Savage would love to do? What’s the status with the conversion of his 1982 Land Cruiser into an electric vehicle? How does Adam deal with being unable to actively create things, such as when he’s traveling, and how does he pace himself in life?…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. It’s live stream time! Adam is back from his vacation, and before he jets out again for FanBoy Expo (https://fanboyexpo.com/knoxville/celebrity-guests/), he will be answering questions from Tested members on MythBusters. NOTE: During this live stream, memberships will be gifted. Make sure you’re signed into your YouTube account and you’ve opted to…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Meet Warren Swanson, builder of this massive 1/144 scale Space Battleship Yamato model! We chat with Warren about his journey designing and 3D printing this epic ship over the span of months on a single 3D printer, and why Space Battleship Yamato means so much to him. Find more of Warren’s…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. The cosplayer team of Shelly and Mikey Karrver return to the cave to show Adam their most recent build: a larger than life interpretation of Krang from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! We get a close up look at this incredible costume, including the silicone creature housed in the core of the…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. The shop may be messy but Adam is compelled to build this custom rotating stand for his set of watchmakers screwdrivers. Machined out of nylon, this elegant carousel rotates beautifully with a bearing hidden within and will live with Adam’s watch repair tools! Shot by Adam Savage and edited by Josh…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. In our final video from Adam’s visit to the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire production, prop master Ben Hall introduces Adam to two hero props created for the film’s villain Garraka! (Minor spoilers if you still haven’t seen the movie.) Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now available to buy or rent! Learn more at…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. In the realm of studio-scale Star Wars miniatures, modelmakers have successfully replicated many of the iconic starfighters and ships from the original Star Wars trilogy. But there are some models with elusive details that make for more challenging builds. Modelmaker Jason Eaton walks us through two such projects: a battle-damaged TIE…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. How should an unexperienced person tackle a new project? How did Adam Savage support his 3D-printed St. Edwards crown? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members Dread Pirate Roberts and Tim Jansen, whom we thank for their support! What’s the last project you took on with…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Does Adam Savage have a point of view on repurposing materials in builds? Has he ever considered blacksmithing? Which change to his shop is Adam’s favorite? Does Adam have a favorite career comeback? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Andrew Montgomery, God of Mischief, dannydaniel138 and Thomas…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Self-taught modelmaker Craig Dowell returns to the WonderFest modelmaking show with yet another show-stopping custom build, only his second model of this scope and just as impressive as last year’s entry. We get up close to this shadow box space station diorama to examine all the hidden details he was able…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam welcomes cosplayers Shelly and Mikey Karrver to the cave to see their stunning interpretation of Batman from The Dark Knight Returns! The Dark Knight is almost like a creature in Karrver Studio’s design, combining a custom-sculpted and cast silicone mask (with punched hair!) and a foam muscle suit that gives…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. This may be the smallest remote controlled robot we’ve covered on Tested. Adam visits the workshop of Endiatx, the makers of the Pillbot robotic endoscope that can swim around in your stomach to map and examine your insides. Adam swallows not just one, but two Pillbots during his visit and pilots…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Does Adam Savage have advice for someone who’s trying to price their freelance creations competitively with manufacturers? Which type of supervisor does Adam find more frustrating to work for: micromanagers or laissez-faire? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members @Ziz62266 and @Vickie-Bligh, whom we thank for…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. We meet BP Taylor, a veteran industrial designer who scratch builds incredibly intricate and detailed scaled spaceship models of his own design. BP introduces us to two models he brought to this year’s WonderFest modelmaking show, walking us through his hands-on design process that goes from napkin sketch to physical build…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Last year, Adam visited Propstore to check out costumes and props from The Expanse, but we were unable to share that experience due to the Hollywood strikes. But now, with Propstore’s upcoming final online auction of over 300 items from the sci-fi series, we bring Adam’s tour of Avasarala’s incredible costumes…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. When will our cars get the kind of heads-up displays seen in science fiction films? Distance Technologies, founded by the team behind Varjo VR, is taking mixed-reality display technologies previously used in AR glasses and developing them for use in windshields. We met up with the company’s co-founders to check out…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. When props are created for films and TV, do prop masters consider that fans will replicate them later? How much did Adam Savage interact with scripts when he worked in film? Does Adam ever get embarrassed telling people what he’s working on? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Should a person not get hung up on using the right tool for the job? What modern technology is Adam Savage most excited to see evolve? What’s the best system for storing leftover materials? Does Adam want to revisit his giant nut and bolt build now that his skills are more…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. What are Adam Savage’s favorite travel hacks (including noise-canceling headphones)? How does he pack his cosplays for travel, and what is the official color of his Savage Industries apron? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members @monkeycircus509, @C2 Lawson, @Colten McCranie and @AugustMcKenna, whom we thank…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. We catch up with Star Trek starship designer and modelmaker Bill Krause (aka AdmiralBuck) at this year’s WonderFest scale modelmaking convention, and check out two new incredible studio scale starships he’s brought to the show. Bill shows us how he designs these Original Series-era inspired starships and modernizes them with features…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. This video is sponsored by Husqvarna. Learn more about Husqvarna chainsaws and tools at https://www.husqvarna.com/ Over the last few weeks, we’ve been taking you behind the scenes at Husqvarna to show you what it takes to bring their products to your backyard, and today we’re going to talk about what it…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Has Adam Savage ever been so frustrated with a build he had to stop? What’s a seemingly impossible problem that ended up having a very simple solution? In this live stream excerpt, Adam answers these questions from Tested members @micah0bruce and @the_gr8_brandino, whom we thank for their support! What’s a project…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Adam visits the workshop of master sculptor Tony McVey, the concept artist behind characters like Star Wars’ Salacious Crumb and who sculpted Grogu’s concept maquette during the production of The Mandalorian. Tony gives Adam a tour of his shop, filled with both current projects and artifacts from his storied career working…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Last year, Adam visited Propstore to check out costumes and props from The Expanse, but we were unable to share that experience due to the Hollywood strikes. But now, with Propstore’s upcoming final online auction of over 300 items from the sci-fi series, we bring Adam’s tour of "Savage Industries" props…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. This year’s modelmaking mash-up competition at the WonderFest scale modelmaking convention asked builders to imagine if Star Trek’s Galileo shuttlecraft existed in other pop culture franchises, and the entries did not disappoint! From Star Wars shuttle hybrids to fantastical designs inspired by Ghostbusters, Battlestar: Galactica, and even Jaws, here are some…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. After over 10 years of filming in Adam’s workshop without a dedicated lighting installation, Adam and Joey install a new purpose-built lighting rig high up above the work areas of the cave. Joey gives a tour of the new lights and how we can remotely adjust each to the needs of…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. During a recent live stream, Tested members asked Adam Savage several questions about his vault build, including why Adam didn’t simply use his lathe to cut a hole in his display plate. What do you think of Adam’s answers, and questions do YOU have? (And with thanks to @amellish, @robertedlund6357, @glennac,…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. One of the most intricate scale models we saw at this year’s WonderFest modelmaking show was Bauble Young’s recreation of a Faster-than-light Jumpship from the AppleTV show Foundation. We chat with Bauble about his yearlong effort designing this ship in Sketchup and the combination of 3D printing and styrene scratchbuilding he…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Where should someone start (and what should they avoid) if their shop was destroyed, for example, through fire? Are there any fonts or typefaces that inspire Adam as a maker? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members @jimn9811and @wayfarer1549, whom we thank for their support. Where…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Last year, Adam visited Propstore to check out costumes and props from The Expanse, but we were unable to share that experience due to the Hollywood strikes. But now, with Propstore’s upcoming final online auction of over 300 items from the sci-fi series, we bring Adam’s tour of hand props and…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. This video is sponsored by Husqvarna. Learn more about Husqvarna chainsaws and tools at https://www.husqvarna.com/ While Adam was recently at Husqvarna’s Research and Development labs, he met Chris Price, the robotics engineer in charge of North American development for Husqvarna’s Automower robotic lawn mower. Chris gives us a look under the…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Now this is starting to look like a real vault door! Adam accomplishes what may be his greatest machining feat with the build of the miniature vault door frame and hinge. The smooth swinging of the door through the perfectly aligned frame highlights just how precise the tolerances are for this…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. We are taking a bit of a break from live streams after this stream (they’ll be back in July), so be sure not to miss this one! Adam will be taking questions about anything you choose. During this live stream, memberships were gifted. Join us for a future live stream and…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. At this year’s WonderFest scale modelmaking convention, we once again catch up with prolific master modelmaker Jason Eaton and check out his selection of newest builds! Included are a Star Wars concept model, replica of the iconic moisture vaporators, and a Blade Runner-inspired landscape. But best of all, Jason has recreated…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Ever since Adam shared his frustrations about how his favorite PaperMate mechanical pencil has changed, viewers have been sharing information about why the change occured as where Adam can source the originals he loves so much. Here are some recent mailbag packages that have given Adam new pencils to test and…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. What tools and materials does Adam Savage suggest for makers just starting out? What’s the best way to regain your former making skills? Does Adam talk to inanimate objects off camera? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members Roger Alvarez, Adam Boyer and J.R. Hughson, whom…

From Adam Savage’s Tested. Has Adam Savage ever experienced someone throwing away his homemade gift, and how did he move past the knock to his confidence as a maker? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers this question from @ianrigby7395, whom we thank for their support! Has this ever happened to you, and if so,…