Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Portable Soldering Station!
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Adam adds to his shop infrastructure with a build for one of his new favorite tools: a USB-powered soldering iron. This compact mobile soldering station carries everything Adam needs for simple wire soldering work, and is designed around his own usage patterns and procedures!
USB Soldering Iron amzn.to/2T1wmxk
Power Probe MT Micro Torch amzn.to/30rgplV
Wire Nuts amzn.to/3840vAw
Helping Hands Soldering Third Hand Tools amzn.to/30ka77C
Brass Sponge (for the soldering tip) amzn.to/2u2NEjb
Wire Strippers amzn.to/364gRaM
Rubber Feet amzn.to/2tYPpOF
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If you want to make your own portable soldering station, here are the items Adam used in his build: USB Soldering Iron amzn.to/2T1wmxk
Power Probe MT Micro Torch amzn.to/30rgplV
Wire Nuts amzn.to/3840vAw
Helping Hands Soldering Third Hand Tools amzn.to/30ka77C
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day two builds coming soon
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You forgot the plywood
If you do see this adam, Why do you choose wire nuts for solderless connections as opposed to spade clips? i have found spade clips to work well - though i mainly deal with project guitars where they allow for very quick changes to electronics. I love the one day builds!
Love those wire strippers, you make it look simple and effective to prepare your wire.
When I was younger, I used to watch this man blow up high pressure gas cylinders and build giant catapults. Now I watch him make portable soldering stations. How far we’ve come, Adam.
I'm just glad we can still watch him.
Same here, I don't even have cable TV anymore yet I can watch him on my phone!....2 years later.
Same man.same
Same same
"Let's talk about plywood"
This is why I follow Adam
because your Dad didn't have this talk with you and you need to know this stuff.
Constance Miller That’s why we’re all here, Constance. Adam is all our father.
Stephen M him and Alton Brown.
"but not all plywood is made equally" .. ROFLOL .. That props/workshop icon/wizard IS my hero! Thank you Mr. Savage!
I was so here for that conversation.
Adam Savage's Builds is the geeks version of watching Bob Ross paint
That's exactly what I thought!
A bit of Alton Brown’s Good Eats, too.
Not when it's a project with wood, nail guns and power tools. This is something I imagine wolverine would make while in isolation. A geek would 3d print the entire thing over wifi.
Big facts
Gives me Norm Abrams New Yankee Workshop vibes too
I appreciate the plywood talk part of the video honestly~
More often than not, if somebody is very passionate about something very specific... They'll be able to make it sound fascinating no matter how simple the subject is~
Adam could talk about his favorite toilet paper and id still watch the videos and enjoy them lol.
@@Kazcmyzs1989 same
Me thinking to myself: "That's not a pretty joint..."
Adam: "I know that's not a pretty joint!!!"
Mee too!
he heard you!!!!
I wonder if Adam rolls a nicer joint then he solders? Merge and twist? Lick it somewhere in there?
I died. My thought: "Eeewwww... that's gonna get some hate."
Apparently Adam had the same thought lol
stop yelling at the screen!
7:45
I appreciate the joke of the camera operator
"I dont think I have any" chunks of steel
*pans over shop, revealing an insurmountable collection of things, apparently none of which is a chunk of steel*
I'm sure Adam was already thinking "What can I cannibalize"
I loved the camera pan! In both directions too! LOL!
After finding Tested, I don't mourn the loss of Mythbusters like I used to. This channel has all the creativity, fabricating and nerdy details without any of the television-added fluff. For me, specialized content like this is what makes TH-cam so enjoyable. You will never see a dude building a soldering station start to finish on the discovery channel.
There's something deeply calming about watching one of my childhood heroes quietly working on a wood project.
I am deeply with you he had taught me so much watching him on MythBusters he gave me the passion I have today to build already I have built tables home computers knives and a lot of other things by scratch all because I had the privilege of watching him on MythBusters when I was little
"Lets take a minute to talk about ply wood."
Any other show... immediate fast forward.
Watching a Tested video on TH-cam: GO ON...
This is what actually good reality TV looks like. A master craftsman showing his love for his hobby in a clear, concise, well presented way that doesn't assume you're an idiot but doesn't drown you in the minutae of every aspect of a job, and even the "meta" activities like improving the workshop in this video to help you more effectively make stuff are given the same care and attention. I miss a lot of the other good craftsmen/women that have done stuff on this channel too and as I think the longest contributor/founder I have to give a shout out to Norm's great interviews and VR work but the slightly irritating fact is that Adam Savage is a very well-known and respected name and person and he has existing celebrity, people know they will be entertained and treated like adults who still have their inner child alive when they see Adam in front of camera, because that's exactly the energy he gives off. It's the epitome of edutainment. The cinematography, editing and sound mixing is top quality for being produced on such short timescales and they have played with a few things over the years and really listened to the community and it's resulting in videos that regularly rake in millions of views.
More of this sort of thing please Mr. Savage, Mr. Chan and Co!
Would personally love to see some just-for-fun builds that aren't comic/film/TV props or cosplays, I know we get that because Adam loves Comicon every year and that's great but I do still yearn for the Mythbuster days of big scale crazy builds to demonstrate some neat scientific principle, maybe there would be some scientists who would love to team up to make a more in-depth style of scientific enquiry than Mythbusters had, playing with sound waves and air pressure and chemical reactions and things (building a sonic levitation machine comes to mind as example, easily DIY-able.)
Excellent quality rant on plywood, definitely here for this.
I actually learned something about plywood from that too, and it would apply to something I am interested in (laser cutting)
I would love a full video on ply wood, it's types and uses.
"Lets take a minute to talk about plywood... the sponsor of todays video"
Adam: I need a chunk of steel, bit I don't have such a thing
Camera: *pans across the shop like "you're kidding me. You're saying you don't have a single piece of steel in this whole damn room"
Like on Airplane the sequel?
I assume he was looking for like... A half inch plate suitable for counterbalancing a fat tool battery at the top of the stack. Because that's how I'd have ended up doing it.
Bridgeport but no chunk of steel... nO cOMpuTe
Well in Adam's head I'm assuming that he himself didn't have a uncalled upon chunk of steel, how that algorithm phenoms beyond my mind is glutton for punishment
MrChileLimon underrated comment
31:13 "Rubber feet? You brought her." well delivered :)
I barely even know her
i love watching/listening to you work. I'm so glad you don't cut out the "boring" bits where you're just silently cutting, gluing, or nailing things, or the moments where you step back and talk to yourself to puzzle out a solution to something. It's just very real and comforting to listen to. Reminds me of my dad back when he was flipping a house and had to have someone (me) with him to make sure he didn't get stuck on the roof (which had happened several times).
Just curious... How does one get stuck on a roof? Fear of heights?
I must say, I have fallen deeply in love with that nailgun...
I’ve been using a pin nailer for years, I’m shocked to know Adam only recently discovered this tool. Goes to show you can always learn something new, no matter how smart or experienced you are.
PAWG
Cool!!!
Well worth the price too imo. I have one just like it. Not sure what model he's got there but I'm sure they're pretty much the same
I'm envious of his "cave". He has everything a growing boy needs, multiple table saws, band saw and shelves of crap!
But not a chunk of steel.
And girl! LAWRD. And I'm over here with a folding workbench in the bedroom because there isn't space for it anywhere else 😭
@@thekid_ 🤣
“We’ve got a form factor that works, we’re just not high enough” that quote will do me very for many more years of my life
There should be a separate playlist of all of the "shop infrastructure" One Day builds for Adam's Cave. Most of the COVID one day builds have been of that variety, and I think they are fundamentally different from the other one day builds he's done (props, costumes, etc).
“rubber feet? you brought her”
that hit me so late lmao
Me too.... I feel stupid it took so long for me to catch that.
Reminds me of the old joke... Rubber balls and liquor
@@SNSWoTClan I still don't get it. Please explain
I use a silicone covered cable so it doesn’t tangle and I don’t “accidentally” melt it with the iron.
Great build!
Where do you get them i have tried searching for silicone wire on evy and Ali express but just found the wire but just individual wires none stuck together or a pair in Silicon insulation
@@GodlessDad are there any good brands? All the ones I found were fake silicone
@@james10739 I used this one and it's pretty good
a.aliexpress.ru/_NOj8B
It can be found on Ali by "multi-core silicone wire"
I would suggest you take soldering lessons from my Mom. She taught at a facility for NASA, but she’s 90. She taught me by the age of 12. She always said “A clean joint, a clean iron, apply the heat for the least amount of time possible and never move until the solder has time to solidify because a fractured joint is a worthless joint.” I used to work for the field engineering department of Otis Elevator. We would often time repair or modify boards in the field. I’m retired nowadays and just experiment and build pet projects. Really enjoy your videos, my solder station takes up an entire desk. A portable station would be handy for many projects. I’ll get started tomorrow morning.
I am curious, have you made a nice portable station and have you been using it much so far?
YEAH! I AM CURIOUS TOOO! And your Mom sounds amazing! I hope she's going great! I would listen to her guidance on soldering. *runs to soldering iron and inspects it*
I used to watch Myth Busters all the time on TV when I was a kid & loved every second of it, but then it just stopped.
I am so glad that this channel exists and that Adam decided to reconnect with this audience like this.
Use the soldering station to wire a kill switch onto the aftermarket 12v adapter so it can't kill the battery 👍
He should have just powered the iron straight from an 18V battery. The iron is designed to work with any voltage between 12 and 24 volts, but it heats up very slowly at 12. Converting 60 down to 12 makes no sense when he has a lot of 18V batteries around the shop.
It's a 20v battery, it's only 60v in certain tools.
Still doesn't make sense to convert it down to 12V. You lose a lot of performance that way.
I'm pretty sure it's the adapter not the soldering iron that drains the battery. It has an LED up top and maty very well just drain it slowly over a few days past what the protection circuit on the battery will allow. If you ruin the battery you can try to recharge the 18650s inside that make up the battery and have a bunch of those so it's not a complete brick... well the big battery is but you get a bunch of little ones hah
@@adambacon8874 I think there is a trick where you take a good battery and jump start the dead one. You leave the leads connected for like 30sec and it's enough to bring it up to the charging threshold.
Thankfully after 32 minutes Adam explains what soldering is
"We have two pieces of wire and we want to join them"
Glad I stuck around
I had to google it before the video started. Learned a lot.
"Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball!" has been my mantra for decades.
The way he sprays glue right into his hands is truly crazy.
"Lets take a moment to talk about plywood."
Goddamn this guy is reading my mind.
Adam Savage "I'm building a portable soldering station!" Then adds wire nuts...... That's why we love you!
Wire nuts are not ideal for low voltage connections. I find it odd he would use them.
@@Mekhanic1
They aren't ideal for any situation
@@snarkylive we aren't talking about wiring houses son
@@AnonYmous-qg4ph you said "any situation" and he just brought you a situation that they'd be useful in. sounds relevant to me.
Adam has always approached projects like a mad scientist --what's not to love?! Thanks for sharing.
I know this video has been up for a little while but I have a recommendation for a really cool wire connector: the Lever nut from Wago, specifically the 221 series. This is a lever-action reusable mechanical wire connector with a clear body. It can connect solid to stranded, dissimilar sizes of wire, and each individual connector can be removed and reattached at will without any difficulty. They come in 12-24 AWG and 10-20 AWG.
Additionally, they are quite small for the number and sizes of wires that they can connect and the clear body allows you to visually inspect the connection to make sure you have good contact which makes it great for the home-gamer who might not be as comfortable with electrical work. Finally, they have test ports built in so you can easily slip the probes of a multimeter in to test it.
I do electrical work and my shop has almost entirely converted from twist-on connectors to Lever Nuts on my recommendation. We couldn't be happier!
Also, thanks for your recommendations on the soldering tools. I've been searching for the same and these all look very promising!
It must be so cool to litterally have a tool, part, or item for everything, out here we just Jerry rig everything and pray it works
reuse, recycle, re-purpose. Need to build something, just toddle over to see what you can twitch together from old broken junk. Keeps the mind active, I'll give it that. Need a bike trailer? Sure, we got some old angle iron bedframes that could do the trick. If they haven't been turned into livestock yard gates already
Timothy Mitchell and jerry built
Yeah imagine what it must be like to be able to go "I need this piece of wood cut real quick" and then just... go cut the piece of wood, in a matter of seconds. I dont have anything better to cut wood with than a hand saw...
Adam: "Like most shops I have chosen a specific brand for most of my cordless tools and that brand is Dewalt".
Also Adam: Only uses Makita cordless tools for the whole video
Ah.........so I'm not color blind.
those little makita 10v drills + drivers are actually pretty handy for small stuff and have a bespoke charging system anyway, the 18v/20v stuff (dewalt, makita etc) nowadays are designed for site work primarily and will chew through anything, good to have options
@@evanoc12345678 the dewalt 12v line is nice and light but not as developed as makita's 10v there's just more tools to use with it then the 3 tools in the 12v line
I'm gonna watch his videos regardless, because Adam is my hero, but I wonder how much undisclosed product placement he has in his videos. I'm sure he gets tons of offers from manufacturers, so it'd be silly not to take advantage of at least a few of them.
@@r7calvin he'd disclose if he was paid to show a tool. 1st, its against yt's TOS not to disclose product placements, 2nd, adam is honest. The amt of subs he would lose by lying about being sponsored would be higher than the amt that would leave if he told us about being sponsored.
I saw this comment on an older Tested video, and I still wholeheartedly agree with it: I could watch Adam sweep his shop floor and probably learn something new.
Adam savage would be a killer mentor for a young man.
thanks for all of your knowledge
I like how thousands of people just nod through "While we were putting lasers on Peter Jackson's vintage planes" without flinching as if that's not insane.
Isn't that like a MILES training rig?
I've had the TS100 pen for a while now, it's easily the best pen I've worked with short of element-in-tip hakko stations.
Also, gonna note that the TS100 is actually designed for variable DC input, with a maximum supported voltage of 24V. It comes with an 18V adapter if you buy the kit instead of just the pen, and I've found that it heats up way better on the 18V supply versus some 12V supplies I tested with it. In any case cool project, great to see the TS100 getting the attention it deserves.
I generally use a LiPo pack, but it's worth pointing out that most laptop power bricks are in the 18-20 volt range, so if yours has a 5525 connector, it will probably power a TS-100 just fine (much better than a 12V supply).
Adam probably has 18V cordless drill batteries lying around, he should have just made an adapter to power the iron directly from one of those, instead of using that 60-to-12 volt converter.
what do you use the provide the variable DC. Saw a powerbank that could do variable dc output called Omnicharge.
You don't need "dynamically" variable voltage, just any voltage in that 12-24 range. The higher the input voltage, the faster the iron will heat up (make sure the power supply can deliver about 3 amps, though).
A laptop power supply or a LiPo battery pack (3S, 4S, 5S or 6S) are the most common sources for the TS-100. You can connect it to a bench PSU, too (ex., a Korad KA3005P, which is a popular entry-level model), but that's kind of overkill. A $10 19V laptop charger will do just fine.
@@RFC3514 it's not a 60 to 12 adapter, those ARE 18/20V batteries. Only when you connect them to FlexVolt tools, will they output 60v. Otherwise they're basically bigger (6, 9, or 12Ah) 20v MAX batteries. That said, the iron will take 20v directly...it would've been better to modify a cheap 3rd party adapter, and solder right to the lugs that connect to the battery. But that'd be a lot more complicated video than slapping together a plywood caddy, and harder for viewers to replicate the effort (or easier to screw up when doing it themselves).
Adam says in the video that the adapter is converting the voltage down to 12V.
I wish i could build a project with Adam.. Even just being in the shop while he works would be awesome. Something about the way he goes about building his projects that's very inspiring.
That's not just his shop. He lives in a small room on the side. He's never in there sleeping anyway. No time. I once personally witnessed him stare at some model airplane instructions until the paper folded itself into an origami version of the model. Fully functioning. I went into a depression for almost 9 months. I feel sorry for Adam's fingers though, they look traumatized. I love you Adam. Real, pure, purely scientific love.
Viewers: "Hey, Adam, how many nails should be used to join the parts?"
Adam: "All of them, ALL THE NAILS!"
[Fires nail gun in the air like a cowboy]
I think those are staples.. but good point
He had to have unloaded at least an entire clip of nails into that project. That seems a bit overkill, though I suppose it's build to last.
@@PenguinJockey13 thats it, nails are cheap. Having to put it back together because a join failed is a pain. Ol makers saying "Glue is cheap, time is not"
He had to have used about $50 in just nails/staples.
Shout out to the camera person/director! You did great on this one specially the part when adam is looking around for material to build the project. On point!
Adam Savage is probably my idol. He is the embodiment of what an engineer is and should be, and I'd be happy if in my future I was 10% of what he is now. Nothing about the money or fame, I always want to be busy with my hands and making small stupid things which help me or other people. Keep it up Adam!
- Masters Electrical and Electronic Engineering Student
One thing i love doing is painting up my warhammer 40k minis while watching adams one day builds, i even learn some stuff just listening
I was devastated when I heard mythbusters was finishing...then years later....I found tested...kicking myself it was so long before I did...
Omg same!!!
@@Laverda_fey saaaaaame
making up for lost time i see
To be fair, you have the privilege of watching years of amazing content that's already been released while the rest of us wait for the slow drip of one-day builds. The glass can be half full!
@@brandonwright4314 the glass is neither half full nor half empty...merely undecided
I have this iron. The software update is a must. Joshua bardwell has a great video about the process.
th-cam.com/video/3xjiq0eqGgU/w-d-xo.html Here's the video for anyone in need interested
Just be sure that the FW is stable. About a year and a half ago I got my first TS100 , tested it once then went straight to FW upgrade... Thought everything was fine, had a custom splash logo upon power on, had all ther "unlocked" features etc. But then I noticed the accelerometer acting funny.. Come to find out there was a bug in the FW that had to do with specific PCB board versions. Had to find the FW creators online blog for the fix. Took about a week before he nailed it down, but it is now my go to iron for everything low voltage. Even bought a second one to keep in my RC Repair bag
Anyone looking for it: github.com/Ralim/ts100
Just installed it after reading your comment, it's so much better. Thank you.
software and soldering iron in the same sentence just made me pop a blood vessel in my eye
Regardless of what he is making/repairing I just really enjoy his enthusiasm and often off-subject random thoughts. Inspirational, educational and entertaining.
Your channel is, without doubt, one of the most interesting channels on youTube to watch. I find myself binge-watching it and I would absolutely love to have that workshop. I'm surprised you ever leave it, Adam.
Begin: Lets make a portable soldering station!
End: Fill it with solder free wire joints 😃
"Wago 221" connectors are great, I use them now in place of wire-nuts. Great for quick prototyping / testing too. :)
I prefer using the 221s, but there is still a place for the 222s. The main reason is that if you want to use lever Wagos for testing or dummying things up, the 221s are in my experience far more fragile and potentially in a dangerous way. I have had the lever on a 221 break off more than once, and the problem is that the way they work one side of the lever actuates the clamp but the other is just a pivot. What this means is that if you have the lever open to put a wire in, if the lever breaks when closing you end up with the lever folding flat but the wire is unsecured. The first time this happened to me I turned the power on to test and ended up with a live wire falling out of the terminal because it was not actually held in place. If you know this can happen it is easy to tell when it has as there is no real resistance when you close the lever, but this first time it really caught me off guard. I don't think this would ever happen on the first use, but if you are opening and closing them a lot while trouble shooting a problem I imagine that it fatigues the lever, and on the 221 it is very thin whereas the 22 has a big thick lever, which I have never seen break (and if it did the lever would fall off rather than staying in place non-operationally).
The other reasons that the 222s still have their place is that firstly they can theoretically use thinner gauge wire but rarely if ever would I personally be using wire down to 0.08mm square, but more importantly for we the 222s fit in standard Wagoboxes so that they can be used in non accessible locations in a house inside walls or under floors.
@@commando552 222s are available at Menards (for midwest folks), but are more painful. 221s look like they'd be less painful to operate regularly, though I haven't tried.
@@mlindholm I'm in the UK, and we get all kinds of Wagos stocked all over the place so they are clearly a lot more common here. Personally I find the 222s less "painful" to use than the 221s, because the levers are thicker with a rounded tip whereas on the 221 they are a flat sheet. The 222 levers are narrower but in my opinion that can go in the advantage column, as on a 221 with wore than two terminals with my sausage fingers I find it very tricky to close a middle terminal without closing an adjacent one as the levers basically touch each other. I am just going on memory here, but I also feel like the levers on the 222 poke out of the end of the connector so that you can actually open them with the pad of your finger rather than having to get a nail under them like on the 221. What you need to bear in mind is that everything on the 221 is designed to make them as compact as possible, not necessarily to make them easier to use.
It's incredible to think, everyyyyyyy single thing in that shop has a purpose. Nothing is just "there"
It all has a very specific purpose. Amazing shop. A lifetime of experience
Adam, I have loved your work since the early Mythbusters days, I am so glad that you are continuing to pursue your passion for making and fabricating and giving that back to the fans through your very well-produced content! I especially love the episodes like this about shop efficiency, storage and elegant solutions to problems. As a career musician, one of my great pleasures is coming up with efficient ways and mechanisms of packing my gear. As well as portable/packable toolkits for when components inevitably fail and time is limited, but access to a full shop of tools isn’t possible. I am an avid user of Leatherman MultiTools, but also I use my Gerber Centre Drive a lot. It is a very nice tool and having a full-size, center-aligned driver that uses standard 1/4” hex driver bits is very useful. Especially with the slide-out pliers and tungsten-carbide replaceable cutters. And as a wristwatch fan it is also great seeing you rocking your Omega Seamaster, Omega Speedmaster and the venerable and trusty Seiko SKX009! I am a proud owner of a Seiko SARB033 myself, a Japanese domestic market only piece that has a cult following, and has been somewhat recently discontinued and gone up in value somewhat. But I have to say, even though my SARB is worth an order of magnitude less than your Omegas, I still would wear my “beater” Casio f91w in the shop, and seeing you working away wearing an Omega Speedmaster on your wrist simultaneously makes me cringe, as well as makes me admire your love of your watches that keeps them on your wrist no matter what. And after all, they’re meant to be worn, right? My only worry would be that particulate sawdust and whatnot getting into the crevices and then (hopefully not) being blown out with with compressed air would wear out the rubber gaskets, potentially risking water and moisture damage to the movement over time. But I’m sure you keep up regular maintenance on your pieces. Alas I, a random guy on the internet, felt compelled to tell you about my feelings regarding your wristwatch habits as well as my appreciation for your work. And whether I worry for the brushed stainless steel finish of your wristwatch or not, it’s still great to see someone as talented as yourself, with as great taste in wristwatches as you do on TH-cam making the content that you do. I hope to see you continuing to follow your passion for the foreseeable future, and make everything that you can dream up! And I’ll be right here watching and cheering you on!
Quite a fan!!
i cant believe that im a lifetime mythbusters fan and never seen any of these videos im so glad he's still keeping up the good work :)
Charlie Brown now you have quite a lot of content to binge, I’m a little jealous
welcome, I wish I was you
@@samkurtz7540 thx my dude but why do you wish you were me?
Charlie Brown A bunch if new Adam savage just waiting
@@something1351 yeah i cant wait :)
You can do some wood burning with the soldering pen when you get bored of soldering wires... The plywood will look beautiful.. 👍
For me, needle nose and side cutters are needed too. Cool build and really neat soldering iron.
It's so much fun to watch him work. I feel like I'm in his shop with him! Reminds me of when I used to "help" my dad in the shop as a kid.
I would honestly love a sort of Adam's PSA playlist of all his exerpts on random materials / tools etc. because there is not a single chance that I will remember the info about plywood being in this video given some time to pass
Well it's not too hard. For highest quality blatic birch is what you want. It has the highest number of laminated plys per standard thickness (1/4", 1/2", 3/4" or what ever the metric equivalents are, ex. 19mm for 3/4 if I remember correctly). It is usually also virtually void free. I say virtually because I've found small voids here and there, but it's usually very very good. Any other type, just weigh the cost vs necessary quality requirements. Construction grade is pretty poor for anything other than construction or basic utilitarian usage.
@@TheDesertRat31 I absolutely did not need more info on plywood, it was a general comment that tidbits like these factoids will disappear into the void being in a video about soldering
@@YingwuUsagiri oh. It sounded like you did. I agree that lots of these great tips can be hard to refer back to when you forget where you first heard it...
Adam: "Im relying on the weight of the battery to stabilize this tall, thin structure."
Also Adam: "If you leave the battery connected it will discharge to the point it is unrecoverable."
I think the point is that it will sit somewhere just fine without the battery, but using it would be harder because there would be no weight on the bottom so moving the hands would topple it.
If you jump the battery using wire with another battery for 5 to 7 seconds, it's just enough charge for the charger to recognize the battery.
@@headlikeabrickful How applicable is that across batteries. As a random example, 80V Kobalt batteries.
HylanderSB it should work. I’ve done it with a few different batteries before, and it worked every time so far...
Guy Garten Sounds like I have a new project. Battery re-animation.
20:01 - Ah yes, the Tony Beets philosophy ("Drill holes. Drill holes. Drill holes."). Also, everybody talks about the relaxing power of Bob Ross' painting videos, but I say he's got nothing on Adam trailing off into silence while operating his nail-gun. 😁
Adam's builds, big clive's tear-downs and builds, two great channels to relax while learning something AND gathering inspiration for your own projects
I recommend adding flux to that setup... And using it on everything. Makes such a difference.
I came here to say the same thing
@@jasoneck7086 Lol so did I, flux pen for the win. Even Big Clive has started using them :)
Yep, And some isopropyl, also an eraser for cleaning any corrosion off of resister leads and such. Shit solders way easier when its clean.
When Adam was trying to break the plywood, anyone else think of Mr Burns trying to crush his paper cup? 😆
I can't be the only one who would love to see a collaboration between Adam and Colin Furze, if only to see what sort of mad project they could build together. Please, Adam, the next time you're in the UK you have to visit Colin!
"I know I've been talking about plywood for too long~"
*CONTINUE*
There aren't enough "Happy Fun Ball" references in the world.
I had to stop and ponder... "Is this what I look like to my wife when I'm in my shop???"... Wife says "Yes"
The key question is: Does she find that attractive?
Talking to yourself as if there's a camera there
I like how the shots go back & forth with the "Dewalt" taped and not taped over
Having just finished a big soldering project replacing all the lights on my motorcycle with leds this really speaks to me
This is my favorite type of your content !!!
"Happy Fun Ball." I immediately thought of the Archmage's Bane.
Same here.
for a split second my brain went "is this a crossover episode?"
Looks like us Critters are leaking out of the Critical Role channel
Is that comment actually referencing the show? If not what is the actual reference?
SNL skit/faux commercial
When he told the light “stay” I completely lost it.
I love it. I haven't watched much of this show, so I didn't have faith. I kept thinking, "That's not a good idea, why would he do that, why not do this?" By the end, he'd made every change and refinement I'd considered.
I love the project ( as everyone else I think )
some little thoughts: -
why not open the dewalt battery adapter to , 1 put a switch to prevent the drain by the power level light , 2 displace the power level light from the adapter so that you know how much autonomy you still have ?
- the USB plugs could also be used for a LED lamp you could attach above the 3d hand ( useful for field use )
- maybe a magnifying glass could also be added ?
I am suprised you didnt refer to the NASA electric manual about soldering wires together ^_^
thanks for the inspiration
@DanielCook Aha! But *now* he... wait...
I’m glad I’m not the only one who talks to his projects
It's when the projects start talking back that you need to worry.
RFC3514 I answer for them, it’s 👍🏼
I was 34 years old when I learned that Adam Savage - one of my heroes and man I’ve looked up to, respected, and learned a lot from - uses wire nuts. R.I.P. my innocence.
Over the years Adam has inspired me to build so many things for various uses and really get in the habit of trying to build something unique or adjust an already existing item to fit your needs better... whereas most people buy something and or just don't change it to their liking at all. Adam is the type of guy that will create the environment that works for him and I respect that.
The TS-100 manufacturer right now: Jackpot!
They have been riding the Jackpot for a couple of years now. The TS-80 and TS-100 are every bit as synonymous with soldering as the 986 clones everyone loves so much.
To my knowledge the TS-100 can handle the full 18Vs of the Dewalt Battery (Not flex Volt that is of course). So you should be able to make your own adapter with direct connection to the battery, which should not drain the battery when unplugged, right?
@@kkksllsk yep. Some 3d printing and creative metal bending is all you need.
Hardly. Everyone in the electronics channels has been using / recommending the TS-100 for years.
@@RFC3514 Adam has more mainstream appeal and is more marketable than even Rossmann or other youtubers.
"Plywood rant with Savage" love it and it was very informative.
I've had literal dreams about Adam Savage's work shop. Adam Savage's work shop is everything.
A small simple tip for soldering, that I wish I learned earlier on:
Whenever practical, bring the subject down low, so you can rest the sides of your hands on the table.
Before this I could barely do a couple of wires due to trembles. With this "technique", I can now do SMD microsoldering.
For just a few (loose) wires, I use a couple of alligator clips with round "rears", that I jammed into an off-the-shelf, 5x5cm, 3cm wide, 2mm thick (for weight) steel L-bracket with lots of factory drilled holes that happen to fit. Dirt cheap, takes literally 10 seconds to make, and it's petite enough that I can still rest the side of my hands on the table. It's also small enough that I can fit it in many tight spaces. Like when patching up broken wires in the wirelooms on cars, ie. under carpets when propping up a gap to reach in but not taking the carpet out.
For refinement, I suggest some heavy gauge heatshrink or heat tolerant tubing over the alligator clip jaws if your alligators are bite'y like mine. Stops them from biting through the wire insulation and exposing bare metal.
"I need something like a chunk of steel, I don't know if I have anything like that..."
*camera pans to an entire shop literally full of small heavy things*
Well played cameraman.
“Rubber feet? You brought her” 😂
It comes with LRF support!
Sounds familiar, but what is this a reference to?
@@timotijhof2466 LRF = Little Rubber Feet. It's an old, old joke to test the knowledge of a computer sales person. "Does this computer come with LRF support?" If they try to B.S. you, they don't know what they are talking about.
Some of the nicer plywood I've seen was used as the seat and back of school furniture and auditorium seats before plastic became the norm. Skateboards also use very nice plywood.
"Do not taunt the Happy Fun Ball" sick reference
Viewers: How many nails do you want?
Adam: Yes
Can we retire this old joke from TH-cam?
@@blackr0se amen i hate this comment type its literally always the top 20 comments.
Don’t hate the player hate the game.
@@blackr0se lets try
Thank you for this, Adam I love your builds, I love the way you go through the tiny little details of your experience that give way to your decision making process, I find that to be the sort of first hand experience that is invaluable in learning, and in acquiring the same level of skill as a professional, I appreciate all your comments about particular materials and specific applications/solutions which you find helpful. Thank you for the wonderful content Mr. Savage!
I'm not the only one who says "Do not taunt happy fun-ball"!! Love that old Stanley square. I inherited one from my grandfather.
29:37 "We're just not high enough. I mean the handle.. just not high enough.. off.. the...ground....."
Me: "huh, this is how Adam solders? Doesn't look too different from something I would do. Maybe I'm not as bad as I-"
Adam: "YES, THIS IS A BAD SOLDERING JOB! I KNOW I'M TERRIBLE AT SOLDERING!"
Thanks for the plywood talk. It’s good to hear.
Adam, love your one day builds. If you want to up your soldering game just do the following:
Tin the wire ends first, then solder the two or more ends together. You will be amazed at the improvement in your soldering chops!
32:36 "Stop yelling at the screen"
As I was shaking my head. Are you a psychic sir?
Same. Looked like my solder xD
lol, yup. For those interested in some tips see below.
Main fix: heat the metal with the soldering iron, then melt the solder with the metal. Instead of melting the solder on the soldering iron as it doesn't adhere as well and makes the bubble shape instead.
For better splices (connections) I recommend the Lineman's/Western Union Splice (th-cam.com/video/O-ymw7d_nYo/w-d-xo.html). But if it is not under tension and is multi strand wire the automotive splice can look pretty good (fray both ends, stick them together so they are intermixed, then twist them back together and solder)
Me sitting here: "He's not getting out the TS100 nope he's not" and then "I GOT THE SAME SOLDERING IRON AS ADAM SAVAGE!!!"
I was exactly the same way lol.. :D
It first I thought he would be using a TS80 and a powerbank, witch would have been a sleeker build. But TS100 is a good choice, I have one to.
Just found what soldering iron i need!
@Smattless idk, having the world of making opened by Adam Savage and ones eyes and interest in technical things by Mythbusters. I believe it is noteworthy that the independently (from either) made decision about getting the TS 100 is validated by him having it.
I've been looking for a new soldering iron, think I found it.
My favourite part was the assembly with *no music*.
It's like creative meditation.
Your attention to detail during all of your builds is impressive. I always enjoy seeing new, and especially old projects, hidden or otherwise in frame. Nostalgia / Inspiration Hoo!!!!!!
"we're just not high enough.. the uh handles not high enough off the.. ground."
he put the handle on the wrong side of the roof, probably was high enough.. the uh, adam was probably high enough
Looks like he's working on an Ark of the Covenant in the back.
Let's hope they are not electrified.
- "Can you feel god?"
Wouldn't surprise me if he just owned the actual ark of the covenant.
ackthbbft they made some during Mythbusters i would not be surprised if it’s the one from Mythbusters
In Soviet Indy, Ark Work on You!
Dear Adam Savage,
I want to thank you for all you have done for me! Your energy is electrifying, so much it hurts😉. On the real note, you where the one who got me into science from the start. What I have done now in my career probably wouldn’t be where it is now without you. You make the best media, that inspires all for years to come, making new scientist and explorers every day. Party on Adam!
The sound of that nail gun is so satisfying, I need one!
I swear, Adams dad jokes are 101% on point.
Someone building a Raiders of the Lost Ark prop?
Those eagles in the background look very specific.
The winged creatures on top of the Ark are supposed to be Cherubim, I believe.
there was an episode examining what might have caused an 'experience of god'
.. they ( build team of Tori, Kari, and Grant ) originally made Leyden jars to connect to those eagles atop an "ark". at the last minute before the actual hands-on test by Adam -- someone connected an electric fence power source
@@kazoosc Oh I remember, and from memory Adam here was not a happy camper and there's a producer who got fired.
@@LionofCaliban
didn't know the bit about the producer.
I do remember the idea for hooking up the electric fence power came from Tori -- then he tried it ! _nope, nope, nope. not doing that!_
@@kazoosc The way I remember it being told at either a Mythbusters live show or in an uncut/interview, was it wasn't Tori who pushed it, it was the producer.
Mr Savage was particularly savage about the incidence. What you see on camera, was..... selling it very short.
Watching someone build something is relaxing. But my favorite part of watching thing like this is a look into their thought process when building.
So nice to see you still at it Adam. I bet your mind never stop working, I can relate my brother. Peace too.