Why Adam Savage Made His Own Hand Clamp

Adam builds another hand tool from scratch, this time a jeweler's hand clamp with vise jaws that actually open wide and parallel. He machines this tool from raw cast iron stock and carves a walnut handle with a satisfying grip. Sometimes the best tool for the job is the one you make yourself!

Shot by Adam Savage and edited by Josh Self
Music by Jinglepunks

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[caleb_dreams]

I love the "Adam Makes His Own Tools" series!!!

[speedwaynutt]

Honestly I know it's a long shot but 2023 is the 20th anniversary of Mythbusters. A reunion chat with Adam, Kari and Tory together again would be a great way to celebrate. It would be fun to see Jamie as well but that's a long shot. We have already lost Jessi and Grant rip.

[dstrome]

Y'know what I like about this? You were looking for an older tool but decided to make a new one. But the imperfections in the metal and the not-so-perfect stamping really give it that old-timey feel. It was made by hands with materials in the shop. I think it's perfect.

[blee]

I applaud Mr. Savage, makers, hobbyists, creators, etc. who draws the object/specs which helps the process to create such. My drawing doesn't resemble what I envision, therefore, I proceed to blunder a few times to reach my goal.

[purplehaze]

Adam, . ive watched you damn near half my life, . and to this day, . im still excited to hear your voice, . no matter the subject, . Thank you, . for being you, . in everyway.

[jennifufu]

I think the double stamped A actually adds to it. It's like a subtle nod to the word savage. It's rather poetic with such precise machine work and then a "savage" A right in the middle.

[Thebeardedviking]

Am I the only one who enjoys watching Adam’s brain at work?! Watched the entire episode and didn’t even realize it was an hour. Beautiful work

[jacobchicks]

I really enjoyed him scolding the work in the mill! I'm a machinist and there is a LOT of dialogue between machine and machinist that is utter hilarity.

[zakolache]

The editing just keeps getting better & better! It's all the small things that're hard to individually point out, but pacing, the zooms & meme cuts, the J-speedups with the audio still being normal while Adam goes superfast.. just wanted to say I see you editor!

[slavetabitha]

I totally want to see a collaboration in the shop with This Old Tony and Adam!!

[shawnbrennan]

Making, building, creating is the most satisfying endeavors ever. My dad started out as one of a few machinists at the plant we both eventually worked at, he was the one that everyone came to though, " Hey Barry, can you make me something to do this? ... Sure come see me in a "couple of hours". I have a great many of those couple of hour tools, that he made, and they are so dear to me because not only did he make them, but they are the strongest tools I have, and they have stood the test of time. Some of the are close to 50 years old now and look as good as the day they were made.

[iSchmidty]

The example you showed pictures of on your phone is the EXACT clamp I have! Same color wood handle and everything

Got it for a few bucks at an antique shop and restored it

[GearsAndBricks]

37:12 is gold right there. Using a collet as a divider? Excellent.

[amonsatan]

I love that he mentioned This Old Tony.

[mmmm]

It’s amazing to have that many modern tools that you can make your own old fashioned tool 😊😊😊

[fkwmiug]

I love the "Adam Makes His Own Tools" series!!!. I love the "Adam Makes His Own Tools" series!!!.

[andyd]

Adam, that hand clamp is a thing of beauty, amazing work.
Agree with speedwaynut a reunion chat with Adam, Kari, and Tori would be great, if Jamie would join in would be nice to hear how everything is going now these days.
RIP Grant and Jessi.

[gamerhenry]

As a machinist, that is a gorgeous hand-vise Adam! I loved watching the whole process. I hope to have even half the shop as you later in life to do more work for myself in my own time. Like you said... the most rewarding type of work I've ever done is to design and craft my own tools.

[retreauxnintendeaux]

Writes Every Tool's a Hammer 🔨 ...proceeds to make a clamp 🗜 that looks like a hammer! ❤

[DrVenture]

There's a satisfaction from accomplishment that can't be replicated. Whether the project is great, or small. It's always fun to see your ideas come to fruition, Adam!