Adam Savage's New Leatherworking Toolbox!

Adam shares his latest shop upgrade and build: a leatherworking station and storage box for all his leather-related tools! This beautiful wooden box was made in the process of working on his Star-Lord costume belt, and replaces a previous acrylic toolbox. Adam guides us through this toolbox's form factor and its influences.

Shot by Gunther Kirsch and edited by Norman Chan
Music by Jinglepunks

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Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman

Thanks for watching!

[mikesymmons]

As a leather craftsman I find that having a large work surface free of tools lying about helps immensely. But at the same time there are so many special tools being used it's difficult to keep your workspace clear. Great build! And I hope you do more leather related videos

[GiacoWhatever]

Super proud to see the Maker Knife in it! 🥰

[douglasoldham]

Adam. Your shop organization hits on a different level. I really appreciate an organized shop!

[Raesling]

'A horizontal surface will always be covered' Preach! That's the sad truth of my entire existence!

[christopherkarr]

"Because....I find it very relaxing."

Truer words have never been spoken. Good to see you smile. Thank you for inspiring a childhood me to make 'stuff'.

[VolatileBullfrog]

As a novice/amateur leatherworker, I got really excited upon seeing this. Personally the only thing I would add would be a latch on the front - I'm a clutz and know I'd be knocking that over at least once.

[deearbacauskas]

...as someone who works just leather for a living... I'm downright jealous. Both on the sheer number of tools and the organizer.

[zackwells]

Adam, as a profession I'm a Continuous Improvement manager at a Yogurt manufacturing facility. We focus largely on machine operation and efficiency. As a result, a large portion of my job consists of 5s projects (sort, set, shine, standardize & sustain). When you said "everything has a place and everything in its place" made me so happy because that is the 5s motto I live by! It has expanded from my work into my home life! It's addicting and as you said very relaxing and pleasing to look at! This box is beautiful and very inspiring! I'm going to show this video to my entire CI team for inspiration! Thanks!

[PhantommenacePC]

The bit about building the box whole, then cutting it down: I actually laughed aloud and said "OH THAT'S BRILLIANT!"

[silverthorneleatherworks]

Adam, thank you so much for this build design. I myself am a leathworker and I travel constantly between medieval, pirate, and convention events. I've needed something like this. Now to find someone who can build this for me

[EHliveFin]

Is it cold in your workshop? Just askin..

[jessemarshall]

Oh My God!! The studies tool bad just hit every pleasure center in my mind. It’s so beautiful I wanted to cry

[evictor]

I keep having these pop up on my feed, and I cant help but think how brilliant the tall and thin toolbox design is, we need more of this

[haukebahr]

So, next one day build - Adam's Custom Studley Tool Box, right? RIGHT?!?!

[jamesfrancis]

Adam, thank you so much for giving the Studley tool chest reference. What a thing of beauty it is, as an architect I love when things prove the adage that firm follows function and this is an example that I can use to inspire and guide those embarking into my profession or other design disciplines. I have always believed that knowing how much crafts and trades persons can teach designers through their work is vital in understanding the processes in designing functional objects that draw their beauty from that function. The images of this tool chest now sit in my mind alongside such diverse references as the courtyard gardens of Kyoto to a Spitfire fighter as expressions of a functional form being elevated to an expression of beauty.
The one downside is that isn't not helping my insomnia as I'm now thinking busily and have been since I watched your video at 4.15am (UK timezone) and am trying very hard not to head to either my shed or model making work shop for an organisation spree, and no doubt annoyed neighborhood from early morning clattering from my property.

[Lilyz]

Luv your tool shop golden rules adam!!!!
1. Drawer is where things go die
2. Horizontal surfaces will soon be covered!
Gold and Gold
Done

[coffeemonster]

I can only dream to ever see Adam's workshop or have a workshop similar, It amazes me with all the organisation with a place for everything.

[Yaruzaru]

I definitely need one of these dedicated toolboxes. My leatherworking gear is jammed into two (well maybe more) drawers.
Thank you Adam for showing and telling us about it. Inspired me ( much!)

[countrycraftsman]

I found the Studly tool box when i was in high school. In the liabrary That was 40 years ago. I checked that book out SO many time. He was the step beyond craftsman, he was a artist. I now have a picture of it hanging.

[seandepoppe]

Sweet! I currently use a ton of tool boxes for my leather tools, stacked neatly in a ikea 5' tall shuddered book shelf. It works for now but that is amazing. As you stated you like to have your tools in front of you on the bench but not take up too much real-estate... same here. I think I need to make one now. 🤔 🤘😎🤘👏👏👏