Why Adam Savage Will Never Open This Package

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 screwdrivers to add to Adam's collection!

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[liveroy]

He literally sent it to one of the few guys out there that will geek over a an old (but gold) screwdriver. Well done.

[itskarl]

Now, that's a gift. He clearly appreciated those screwdrivers himself in that mint condition. Whether he realised Adam would appreciate them more, or whether it was out of appreciation for all Adam has done, giving these away was a sacrifice.

[jago]

My dad once told me: Never respect a man who has no respect for tools.... advice that has served me well my entire life.

[rayat]

Watching you geek out over such seemingly mundane things is a joy I cannot describe and will always cherish. Adam Savage, you are a treasure.

[wolfnkrack]

I'm so sorry for the loss of that original Stanley screwdriver of your fathers. It would be beautiful to see it returned somehow.

[zilchname]

I have the same Stanley #2 Phillips from my dad. I'm 57 and recall seeing Dad's hands using that screwdriver from the late 70s through the 80s as a kid. It's the best handle and feel of any screwdriver ever. It's my favorite.

[jasonbratley]

Working as an engineer in Sheffield UK in the 90's where Stanley has a factory, Stanley tools have always had a place in my heart.

[BAMFponcho]

It's amazing to me the amount of joy I get from watching a 4 minute video of a man discussing a screwdriver and telling stories.

[DeanVarney]

There is nothing more satisfying then giving something to someone, be it gift or donation etc and seeing the genuine pleasure and enjoyment that person gets from it. Knowing you did right, chose right is just such an awesome feeling. I bet that's how the gentleman who gave these to Adam feels just top of the world seeing Adam make a video to show it off and thank him.

[frankblack]

Nice one Conrad!!

Very thoughtful. you’re a credit to whomever raised you.

[hoynmsy]

Conrad, I’ve never met you, but on behalf of all of Adam’s fans, I’d like to say what you did is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time! Bravo!❤

[JohnBaker-pz]

I loved this video. I'm 63 and feel the same way about my old Craftsman screwdriver. My three kids (now all in their 30's) all got Craftsman screwdrivers from me when they were young kids. They all still love them. Even my 30 daughter. When their mom got remarried my then, 6 year old daughter proudly proclaimed."I have more tools than my new stepdad." Thanks again fro the heart warming video.

[thebitterfig]

Family story: way back when, my parents loaned a wooden-handle screwdriver to some friends, didn’t get it back for years (and Mum probably used it at much as Dad did). One year, those friends returned it as a Christmas gift. Ever since then, that screwdriver has been a Holiday decoration. We’d put it under the Christmas tree each year, and pack it away with the ornaments in January.

[Ericbakereb]

I used my dad's screwdrivers (old craftsman) for a few years after he passed. I was on a job one day and misplaced one and I spent the afternoon tearing the building apart I was working on to find this screwdriver, which put me way behind schedule. Before this, I didn't realize how much they ment to me or what it ment losing one. I retired the set and they are in my home tool kit which never gets used. My first father's day gift from my kids was a set of craftsman screwdrivers. Not the same but still have meaning to me. Thank you for the content.

[HeidiBuss-pdcw]

My husband's most treasured possession was a huge Craftsman tool box complete with tools. His grandfather (an engineer) gave it to him on his 18th birthday in 1975.

[robb]

Love to see Adam get excited over something so simple as a new old stock screwdriver, it’s the little thing that makes you happy

[arcadiagreen]

Conrad is a Legend. My sons bought be TWO brand new 1982 stanley 25 foot tape measures for Christmas. One to use, one to keep in package. Good young men I have

[indigohammer]

My late father was a foreman engineer and had a myriad of tools, the favourite of both his and mine were a set of Stanley Yankee ratchet screwdrivers. He died nearly twenty years ago and my stepmother (who inherited all property and possessions) never spoke after that. I'm now 54, and have been tinkering with my own megre tools, aiming to enlarge my inventory. Every time I see a Yankee driver, I think of him and the times I was his little helper in the workshop. Thank you for the upload, I'm certain that your story will ring true with nearly everyone.

[StepHenSportsCards]

Adam Savage holds such a deep place in my greatest childhood memories, growing up learning welding, collision repair, and fabrication while watching myth busters, he's inseparable from them. He's always been such a marvelous human being, him and Mike Rowe.

[ASAP_Fenix]

Times are very odd in America and I keep coming back to your channel as a reprieve from the outside world. You bring solace and balance to a difficult to navigate globe. Thank you.