Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Micrometer Gauge Box Set!

To aid in his machining projects, Adam recently picked up a full set of micrometer screw gauges--precision calibrated tools for measuring his machined parts and components. Today's One Day Build is a deep dive into how measurement affects machining processes and the ways to achieve ultra-precise measurement, and the customization of a beautiful wooden case to organize and hold all of these important gauges.

Shot by Adam Savage and edited by Gunther Kirsch
Music by Jinglepunks

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[jukkiske]

Meet Adam Savage. His hobby is building boxes for tools, and aquiring new tools so he can build better boxes for his new tools... ;)

[xxmadbammerxx]

This man's happiness is so bloody contagious. Also those whistle sounds make me chuckle everytime.

[MonMonKack]

I love that he is measuring a box full of measuring tools, with measuring tape.

[cccook]

I'm 70+ UK toolmaker the way you treated those mic’s, you do deserve them.

[keithgill]

Adam: “Precision is of the utmost importance”
Also Adam: * Shakily holding dial caliper 3 feet from what he’s measuring while squinting to read it* “ Yea thats about 7/8ths of an inch”

[Uncreative]

Gotta love how Adam goes on about his new found fondness of precision and these tools he has acquired to be more precise, then proceeds to customize their box nearly completely by eye.

[aaronjones]

I love how Adam doesn't pretend he's an all knowing maker. You always can learn more

[aaronhowey]

*40 minutes of video left*
Adam: “I’m actually really close to final assembly”

[MyMediaVids]

I know this won't be seen but I don't know the first thing about making, building, tools, gauges etc.

But I am addicted to these videos. Adam's enthusiasm BLEEDS through the camera and makes the viewer excited for something most would probably consider quite dry content.

I love this channel.

[kantpredict]

I couldn't stop watching this, it was very, very satisfying to watch. I need to go to bed and yet watched for a whole 1.5 hours.
Adam's enthusiasm is contagious and I'm so here for it! A true craftsman at work.

[ericmorgan]

This is my guilty pleasure Adam Savage Tested Video. I have seen it probably a dozen or more times and watch it from start to finish every time. It is a perfect storm of everything working and problem solving and Ah-Ha moments combined with the sheer joy you express at each stage of the build. Well done Sir… Well done.

[AhrenAKADan]

Not to get too sappy but thank you for what you put out, Adam. My dad passed away recently and woodworking projects were something we used to bond over and watching this reminded me of him quite a lot, including your drumming quirks and excitement.

It's got me thinking I need a new project to work on to work through some of my grief. So thank you.

[kwood]

I watched the first ten minutes having forgotten what the video was about. I was so fascinated by Adam's journey of precision. Love seeing Savage in his natural territory.

[ionostro]

I loved this chapter, for two things:
1.- I love making boxes, for all kinds of uses, and with compartments, of all kinds of materials and coatings, I love it
2.- and most importantly, when I was little my aunt gave me a set of Rotring rapidrograpg from 0.1 to 1.0... I drew my whole life, over time I had the new models and also many Steadlers. I loved drawing on polyester paper.
Thank you for such a nice program.
A hug from Chile, SouthAmerica

[thSenpai]

I have been on and off of the machinist field for over 20 years now. I love Adam's excitement given and appreciation portrayed towards machining tools because I think in general, manual machining is becoming a lost art. As for micrometers in general I found over the years you develop a feel to measure accurately and with repetitiveness given that even using the ratchet on it will sometimes yield inaccuracy. For me I developed a little wiggle while trying tightening with the ratchet, and also you tend to prefer using one particular measuring tool because simply you developed the "feel" for that one. You can see inaccuracies when using many different ones, brands, or even same brand but different series whatnot. Unfortunately In my life at this moment I have ventured onto engineering, but machining I can say is one of those fields that I actually felt most accomplished and gratifying completing a project. Oh I also want to give a mention that the runout of a chuck is very important IMO for your spotting drills, when you have to drill and ream something that has to stay parallel and maintain position over 1.5" or over depths.

[MarkDurbin]

I really enjoyed that, particularly your enthusiasm. My first job was designing electronics, drafting circuit boards with crape tape and Staedtler pens (4:1 actual size). You'll get better results with the pens if you train yourself to hold them perpendicular to the surface, it took me ages, but it was worth it. Seeing you shaking them made me want to dig out all my old drafting stuff and draw something without a computer, thanks! :)

[devonkile]

“Measurement is the first step that leads to control and eventually to improvement. If you can't measure something, you can't understand it. If you can't understand it, you can't control it. If you can't control it, you can't improve it.”
Great Video Adam!

[drphobus]

A few people are mentioning the time, yet for me the sheer joy you got was so infectious the time flew by. Thank you for the video.

[millboss]

I can absolutely relate to your excitement about this build. I have this passion about all my projects. I started machining when I was 19 and I took so much pride in my tools, what little I had at that age and just starting the trade. I built myself a tool box and put in there the tools I acquired over time. So so proud and it was obvious. Anyways.. one of the journeymen in the shop seen what I had done and literally smashed it with a hammer right in front of me. He was so pissed for some reason. I'll never forget it. Devastating to say the least.
That was 25 years ago. I can also relate to this video because the shop I worked in had the exact same set of mititoyo micrometers that I could only dream of owning. This video really hit home.

[dennisd]

Some people are real special. It's hard to put into words, and Adam is one of those people. Best way I could word it is someone who can make something you would never care about very interesting.

Like I could careless about space, the stars, astrophysics. But Neil deGrasse Tyson, his passion makes me pay attention, and the facts he shares and the way he explains it make me wanna get into it more and more. He can explain things on every level and trap almost anyone into wanting to learn and then share his information. Then you listen to another astrophysicist, and it sux.

Well, Adam has that type of power. He's so enthusiastic and genuinely enjoys what he's doing. Explains everything to keep everyone included, in a way that everyone can understand. And he's cool and welcoming. So much so you wanna be in the shop with him helping out! Love the channel! I'll definitely be supporting!