Adam Savage's Latest Estate Sale Haul!

Adam loves browsing through garage and estate sales, and when he was recently notified of a good one nearby his shop, he couldn't help pick up some beautiful old tools! Here's a look at what he came back with and why it's going to require reorganizing his hardware storage in the near future. Spoiler alert: Adam may finally be going metric.

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Thanks for watching!

[memsybabe]

The thing is, as someone who spent years collecting these little bits and pieces, people don't realise it actually gives a great sense of satisfaction seeing them being passed on to someone who you know will value them as much as you did... Life is all about sharing ones collections with others.

[Makebuildmodify]

The local hardware store replaced their fastener organization system and I managed to buy a pallet of fasteners for $300. It was 24 5 gallon bucket of every type of fastener you could imagine. It took 80 hours to sort. Thousands of dollars of value.

[glcol]

I know the person who used all these tools, would be pleased to know they went to someone who appreciated them and will use them.

[bunnythekid]

Adam’s enthusiasm for what most would consider mundane is truly wholesome

[j.r.millstone]

Those bins usually have a map on the inside of the lid. He should definitely make up new ones and stick them in there.

[FusionSource]

I thought I was the only one that gets excited about nuts, bolts, screws, washers, nuts, that is so cool Adam.

[Cyrax]

You pulled out and opened those 4 bins of bolts, screws, etc. and I thought "oh that's cool!" and then you said STAINLESS and I immediately gasped. That's an insane haul in itself, but the fact that they're all stainless steel puts it on a whole other level. Kudos!

[tl]

I work as a boat builder, and we use that kind of hardware all the time. Can confirm - VERY good deal for Adam there.

[kiltedsasquatch]

I have a Non-Profit Hardware/Tool Shop in my area that receives donations from folks who are downsizing or clearing out an estate. This shop is a 1000 times better than any garage sale or antique store. Plenty of old tools and fasteners at bargin prices and all proceeds go to local charities. Probably 90% of my fasteners come from this shop, you never know when you might need a certain fastener... I'm like a kid in a candy store each time I'm there. Win-Win.

[chiphill]

That stainless haul is spectacular. I restore boats and use stainless on everything. I can confirm that what you have there is quite valuable! Congrats!

[jamesallred]

Can I just say what a treat it is to see Adam get so excited about garage sale tool finds. So good!

[chrisgosling]

hi Adam just imagine in the distant future the joy people will get finding treasures and the super obscure super handy tool or fixings at your estate sale, may be morbid but after you are gone you would still be helping makers and bring joy to them,
the screw is a semi domed counter sunk, love the channel and you passion for the topics you cover

[gearjammergamer]

I inherited my cabinet maker grandfathers hardware setup when he passed many years ago. A hundred labeled coffee jars. I literally monthly since then have used hardware out of them. i was doing a little wood project with my daughter and need a very small washer. Went to Grandpas stash and low and behold an entire jar of small stainless machine screws and nuts and washers galore haha. I always thank him when he pulls me out of pinch

[NewbGamingNetworks]

Even after all your success it makes me happy that you’re still interested in value. It shows true character.
Love to see you geek out over garage sale finds. We’ve all had these moments and they’re priceless. *Happy garage sale noises*

[yevgeny]

This is my therapy. Seriously, thank you Adam for making me feel normal. It helps to know that other people geek out about old tools as much as I do. Especially old worn in tools. It feels like a part of that craftsman somehow imprinted itself on to tool. You feel a strange connection or understanding and respect.

[thom]

Years ago I picked up the Midwest Fastener hardware collection from a hardware store going out of business - all the fasteners and the bins - for a very reasonable price. I think everyone else thought about the time involved in disassembling everything, moving it, and reassembling it. It has come in extremely handy ever since. I've slowly sorted out things I know I'll never use and replaced those items with others I use more frequently and also restocked things I was low on. No more "three trips to the hardware store" during a project because I needed a few of this or several of that. No "have to stop work" because I don't have something on Sunday evening when the stores are all closed.

[warrensteel]

As someone who's been tool shopping for only 20 years, I can confirm finds like this are once in a lifetime.

[michaelhill]

I don't know what makes me happier. Watching you build or watching you behave like a kid in a candy store when you find new tools/hardware! 😂 It's all fun!

[TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

I've gotten similar scores from two hardware stores that were closing and my parts room definitely looks like one now. As Laura Kampf said, it's nice to go shopping in your own shop.

[Tgiles]

Rolling head pry bars are something that should be in everyones toolbox. I have them from 150mm in length up to 450mm and its surprising how much more useful the smaller ones are compared to the larger ones