"Like everything else I know, I'm mediocre at it... So I have to learn how to fix things instead of doing it right the first time" That is some zen level self-awareness right there.
I was a Paramedic on movie sets here in the UK, and I'm living vicariously through you Mr Savage as I don't have an artistic bone in my body. But I can keep someone alive until I can get them to a Hospital.
As a child - about 7 or 8 - I had a Mattel Vac-u-Form. It's been almost 60 years, and I can still smell the hot plastic and see the moment there was enough sag to get the perfect form. I loved that thing! I made everything from cars and boats to dollhouse furniture. I believe that's what set me on the tool-strewn path that peaked this summer when I was cutting down some smallish trees in the shrubbery. Tall but skinny tree decided to fall the wrong way, I backed up and fell in the day lilies with the tree across my legs. I thought it was hilarious, so I texted my daughter with the story. Her boyfriend's dad was there and his reaction to my tree story was awesome. With a look of horror he said - wait for it - "She has a CHAINSAW?!"
I absolutely like the candid and off script style of these videos. You have a vast knowledge of the tools and your enjoyment of making things and filming everything is a joy to watch. The longer the video the better!!!
I love when Adam is pleased with his work. You can tell he loves what he does. When he smiles at the camera pleased, I can't help but smile back. He always looks surprised that it worked. I love it
I’ve been binge watching your videos and they help with my anxiety. My grandpa had a shop very similar to yours and I always loved getting to make something with him in his shop. You bring me right back there. Thank you🙏
Adam, these longer videos are great. I have a lot of trouble with anxiety and I feel sick a lot. Your creativity and charisma always puts me in a positive headspace. Keep up the good work, and thank you for these.
Same here. I’m having a lot of health issues that prevent me from doing much, and watching Adam build stuff-and learning actually useful new things-really helps me calm down.
If u like these videos, u should also watch mythbusters, it’s and old show. Not sure if it’s still going, but there are at least 10-11 seasons with Adam! Bet u have seen it, but if u haven’t then u will love it!
@Redwood Northerner - Do you wake up and get very Nauseas and/or Throw Up and Dry Heave all morning until it goes away? I have that now and have been battling for the past few months now and the doctors have no idea. I really think it is Anxiety.
Seeing Adam's happy smiling face at 59:47 at seeing how well his creation turned out after fixing the old vacuum forming machine up is so satisfying to watch. Nicely done Adam.
I recognized the "ingenuity of fools" quote from the absolutely great Douglas Adams. Full quote: “A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.”
I usually say that smart people cannot make stuff fool-proof. Because you need to be a fool to come up with the right ways to use something wrong, and that is something a smart person cannot imagine. But Douglas Adams of course said it best. "Ingenuity of fools" is a very succinct way of getting all of it across in two words.
Reminds me of my teacher from University, he said when programming you have to assume the user is a complete "fool" (he used another word), because when something goes wrong it is always your fault because people don't want to admit they're at fault.
A tip to remove the buck that I'm surprised Adam didn't use. Compressed air blown between the buck and the part will push the 2 apart. A lot easier than fighting to pull the buck out.
Very true. One larger relief hole drilled through will let the air to be blown through the buck hitting the styrene on the other side and filling the void with air. This would push it right off. In theory of course LOL! Warning though! Be conscious and aware of powdery blowback LOL!
@@justinmurphy2227 You don't have to put any extra holes in either the part or the buck. Place the blow nozzle at the part/buck seam. The air will work its way to the top and build up pressure. The extra air will also push the sides apart lubricating the surfaces.
@@richards.2073 You need a concentrated air blast from a compressor. Pushing air down the side of the buck creates a pressure build up where it's needed. A shop vac isn't powerful enough.
Adam, I have a tip if you're interested. Regarding the CA glue and baking soda trick. That trick works with pretty much the dust of the item you are fixing. For example, if you took a file of some sort and filed the edge of some pieces of the plastic material you have left over, you can save that dust the file makes of that plastic and use that in place of baking soda. This will give you a matching color repair that can be sanded. Its done with wood like that quite often. I know people who have made several different little vials or bottles if you will, of all sorts of materials they work with and then when the need comes up for a repair they have the dust already created.
I’ve heard you can elevate your buck off the base (such as putting a piece of wood underneath it). This may not eliminate the webbing, but it can shift it down off the part you want.
For removing the buck, you've drilled those convenient holes for the vacuum, use your air gun to blow a little air into the holes from the bottom. should pop right out. Enjoy watching you build all kinds of stuff. As a research lab manager, I get tasked to build all sorts of contraptions and parts. It's good to see someone else with the same type of thought process. Keep up the great builds and videos Adam.
Thanks for the video. Your "freehand" sculpting of the buck was quite impressive. Kudos! To get the pull from the form you can use your compressed Air. when you aim it between the styrene and the buck they will come apart without the risk of hurting your negative. Thanks for your insights. best wishes.
More than anything, I immensely enjoy the watching the evolution of Adam during these times of trouble. He consistently demonstrates his ways of work and thinking, but it has evolved over time. He showed us (and still does) his ways of working within the industry, but now that the pandemic has hit, has changed, just like all of us. Not in a bad way, but good. It seems like he’s finding his roots again, showing us a way to the new beginning of ourselves. His stories help us define our own, and inspire new ones. His was of working have become more thought out and time conscious, just as we all shall be. I think this is a great lesson, and demonstration, of what we all see now: slow and steady wins the race. He was so quick to complete things (lack of patience) but also the industry he worked in. Now, He’s demonstrating the beauty of time, and that’s not only impressive, but also impactful.
Hey just an electrcian concerned about your safety here, you should really ground all metal parts in here because you have exposed live wires in your heating elements and in a casefault the outer metal structure could become life; Grounding prevents that and would just trip your breaker. Grounding the metal panel in which the switches are mounted is also very important, i once had one of those fail on me and make an internal connection to the outer metal part of the switch. I am sorry if you have done this and i just didnt pay attention. Keep up the great work, im a big fan from austria.
From an electrical engineer that designs industrial panels too I have concerns related to the electronic design in addition to the lack of a ground bonding that KristanFleck mentions. Having a heating element without any upstream protective device other than the building circuit breaker (probably 15A) presents a major safety risk if the kiln wire were to short out. Also the electrical components need to be in a grounded and enclosed housing so that any sparks that might occur are contained. With the amount of foam insulation in the same enclosure it appears that in the event of a spark this will almost assuredly create a fire. This is seems very likely to occur since the main power cable is pulled directly onto screw terminals and I didn't see any gasket to provide strain relief as it comes in. If the cable gets pulled as the machine is moved around it will gradually pull the wire out of its connection.
@@ChrisH78 Since Adam is what I would consider an ambassador to the maker community I'm just hoping he can help teach some "best practices" which will help teach new generations to make their own tools safely. It's the internet and everyone thinks they're an expert but I do think there are some legitimate safety concerns that he needs to look at with this particular design. Perhaps he can bring an electrical engineer onto the channel to talk about ways we can all improve our designs!
A lot of your builds I see as "Damn, with some practice I could maybe do that..." but this one, sir, this one showcases your decades of experience and mastery. Kudos. Loved this.
It is a matrix like knowledge of material. He knows enough to see the method on the things he doesn't know because he still can determine the process. It is really impressive and why I watch.
@@ryansizemore5064 incredibly impressive the way he processes and goes about his life. I will be living similarly in following my passions and desires to get me where i believe i deserve to go :)
I always love when you make/improve tools for yourself. You get excited because it's for yourself and you know it'll make you more efficient. I was thinking of a couple ways to improve this design even further, perhaps attach magnets to both the top and bottom of the machine itself, so you don't have to worry about pushing down the frame and also having to turn the vacuum on and pressing the plastic all at once. And also attaching a latch to the bit where the clamp goes, just so you don't have to scramble around the shop for one every time, and to avoid having it stick out at your face. Amazing video as usual!
The vacuum former looks GREAT! Maybe having a pedal for your 3 way switch (heat/neutral/vent) would allow you an easier and less stressful hands free pull down.
Always lovely to see how enthusiastic you are about most of the projects on this channel. You often inspire me to be more proactive in undertaking my own projects (I'm a chronic procrastinator, to be honest), so that I can experience a little of that very same satisfaction. Keep doing what you're doing, Adam. You obviously enjoy what you do, and that's definitely admirable. And you're quite good at it.
I watched the whole video! Adam I’m so grateful for you and your wonderful spirit/personality. You energize me and fill me with hope. I know you’ll never see this post but maybe I’ll be part of the big ball of love you feel from us.
That’s is just how it is, if u gonna go to the store and get a few items, u gonna end up coming home with 10times what u came for! And best of all, u forgot what u came for!!!! 🤣
Love your Plan at 46:56 Adam: I‘m a Plant engineer and I deal with making tools for.... let’s say regular workers on a weekly basis. So about 47:15 I learned that no matter how foolproof you design a certain thing, Evolution always wins by creating a bigger fool. And they come in bigger numbers, so they also beat you on a statistic level. But it‘s important to try!! Thank you.
Man. I love watching you work. Reminds me of myself. You get pleasure out of things that no one else would see. I go into great detail telling someone how I did something which seems trivial and they get a confused look and say, "So?" I have been watching you for years an you are one of the people that inspired me to go back to school and get my engineering degree. Thank you.
Who knew Adam was literally one ground away from shocking himself into the hospital with that switch.... Also, that second spade is for the light on that master switch... But you knew that...
when removing the buck, once i get it started i used to just use the air line to firce air down the side and into the form which helped to push out the buck
love the Vacuformer rebuild! When I was 113 I got the last real "toy" my parents ever bought me fotr6 Christmas- A "VACUFORM" - it had about a 3x5" (5 x&7??) frame for a piece of plastic, and you could make your own toy cars and other stuff! It was great - wish I still has it (I'm 73) I also once was on a tour of Univesal Studios, backstage, with USITT (Theatre Group) and saw the Vacume tables they used for the creatures in Robo Cop. (4' x 8" plastic sheets!) Unfortunately we didn't get to see them work.
im not even half way through at the moment and the amount of stuff i learn from adam is amazing. thank you sir this is just the relaxing viewing i need.
Why not put a larger hole on the bottom of the buck that goes to your manifold, then insert the end of a blow gun and use that to separate the buck and plastic?
For one... those are some pretty big holes. One thing to try and help with the webbing is place the mold on a piece of screening to help even out the pull around the mold. I'd also say to slow down the vacuum, but that's probably not an option with that machine. A bigger machine would probably eliminate the webs as well.
I just got back from work, tired and a little angry. You have no idea how relaxing this is, just looking at the phone and all my anger is leaving my body. Thank you. Thank you for the videos and thank you for the way you tell every single story.
As soon as he mentioned changing the switching I knew exactly what I would want to do. Having my instinct match up with what Mr Savage has decided on is probably the most satisfying feeling I'll have all day 😁
You should use a magnetic switch for the heating coils that way when you disconnect your frame it automatically turns off the element. If you couple that with a safety stop type switch that shuts off the vacuum cleaner while the heater's on, it would make it so that you didn't have so much to do while trying to transfer from the heating element to the vacuum
We used Urethane Design Foam extensively in my 3D design classes in college. They impressed the importance of wearing a respirator strongly because the dust is so ver very fine. Literally we had to read safety warnings about the impact of black lung. The dust of this foam causes the same condition. While being one person alone in a shop is different than a shop of 20 some students, please PLEASE do not ignore how important it is to protect your lungs.
I had the pleasure of having someone from the lab across from ours doing something with urethane. the dusts got into every little seam in our stuff and even managed to pass through some filters. Scary stuff
Cant figure out for myself why am I still watching this. The projects take more than one day, Adam uses tools that I would never even dream to have, materials that makes the resulting product way more expensive than a commercial products.... And it is somehow.... satisfying!?!?!?
Hey Adam. A little pro-tip, my buddy taught me. When you strip the wires, dont pull off the sheathing all the way off.... Use the cut-off sheath to perfectly twist the wires every time,, without wearing out your fingers.
For one, the key to the setup he has now is how small/versatile/mobile it is, and with a shop as full of goodies as he has you have to have that ability to move around and get into small places. Also there is a certain charm in the "jank" with the little shakes it does when he moves it around and the occasional tip over moment. An argument could easily be made that this is an artistic or stylistic choice as opposed to just not upgrading to upgrade.
You know it’s been a long time ago when you said you were going to rebuild this thing and now I found this video and you’re going to fondly do it. Can’t believe it.
There are three types of people in the world: * Those who MAKE things happen * Those who WATCH things happen * Those who ask, "What the HELL just happened!?" Adam Savage is definitely a MAKER. So this is a perfect suggestion. If the pandemic lasts much longer, he will probably end up doing just this. Since it's doubtful that he'll need a ComicCon costume next year, anyway, he'll probably have some free time.
You amazing in every show and episode you have been in you show people that you can make something quick but not look good at first then refine it later to make it even better good work on the hydra suck. Keep rocking it! Glad people can see they don’t need the nicest stuff to start out with and make it yourself. Forever a genius Adam!
Adam Savage is James May + unrepentant enthusiasm teamed with a lifetime of equal parts inquisitiveness and execution. This combination rendering him my favorite of all the household names. In spite of this he remains weirdly humble in his existence as such a wildly popular and recognized variety of celebrity. To quote him, quoting one of the few others, "One of God's own prototypes." Love you, guy. Don't ever relent.
I was thinking that too. The recent videos have had good music during the time-lapse bits. I wondered what they're choosing. I tried Shazam'ing about 7 minutes in but it didn't know it.
RenShape an "isotropic" material, that is to say, it has the same physical properties at all orientations. The opposite is "anisotropic" which applies to materials like wood and laminate.
@@UtterNonsenseBuilds Monolithic has nothing to do with a material's intrinsic properties. A marble block is monolithic, a cement block is monolithic. They are however, not isotropic. Not even remotely close.
The pain of starting on a task and then wanting to improve everything related to that task is so relatable for me. This is why I never get anything done. I don’t like half doing anything so I just don’t start unless I can finish it. Working 12 hour days 5-7 days a week just leaves no time. I think it’s time for a career change. If only I could find that job today.
I'll quote my favorite Journeyman from my apprenticeship days; "Those that set out to make something idiot proof often under estimate the ingenuity of an idiot."
“A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.” ― Douglas Adams
I love you Adam. I'm an inventor who creates so many things that I have no ability to create due to not having a shop full of inventory. If I had one wish. I could connect with someone who invests in people like me to bring my inventions to life.
I believe the one Adam was going for was actually, “A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.” ― Douglas Adams, Mostly Harmless
Love the work you are doing. I am somewhat of a geek when it comes to tooling and love old tools and handmade stuff. Retired tool maker here here and what I miss most is the access to the machine tools. Looking around your shop I see a beautiful old Gerstner model 54 tool box with wonderful patina. and a few old Kennedy boxes too. Keep up all of the great work.
I thought it seemed fiddly too. Why not a contact switch between the sheet holder and the heating element, so when the frame is pulled away, the heat is automatically turned off and a foot switch for the vacuum?
How about a microswitch on the bottom vacuum frame that closes the vacuum motor circuit when the plastic frame comes down? The microswitch could be in series with the existing motor toggle switch.
Akroyd's goggles always kinda reminded me of an adult version of the kid's View Master Classic slide viewer, or a car ashtray. The 🍿 machine looks Killa too. I'm so glad that you were able to bring your perforated plate back into submission. You did good Adam👍
Timing of this diy vacuum forming video is amazing. My home page was flooded with that super expensive desktop machine. Again proof of built not bought works like a charm
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"Like everything else I know, I'm mediocre at it... So I have to learn how to fix things instead of doing it right the first time"
That is some zen level self-awareness right there.
One of the most quotable things he's ever said. Something a true craftsman understands on a deep level lol
@11:52 - Reminded me of a quote: "There's nothing as permanent as a temporary fix."
If that ain't the god damn truth. I grew up on a farm. I can think of about 350+ examples off the top of my head.
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I was a Paramedic on movie sets here in the UK, and I'm living vicariously through you Mr Savage as I don't have an artistic bone in my body. But I can keep someone alive until I can get them to a Hospital.
As a child - about 7 or 8 - I had a Mattel Vac-u-Form. It's been almost 60 years, and I can still smell the hot plastic and see the moment there was enough sag to get the perfect form. I loved that thing! I made everything from cars and boats to dollhouse furniture. I believe that's what set me on the tool-strewn path that peaked this summer when I was cutting down some smallish trees in the shrubbery. Tall but skinny tree decided to fall the wrong way, I backed up and fell in the day lilies with the tree across my legs. I thought it was hilarious, so I texted my daughter with the story. Her boyfriend's dad was there and his reaction to my tree story was awesome. With a look of horror he said - wait for it - "She has a CHAINSAW?!"
When Adam gets excited that makes me happy.
John C who wouldn't get excited over making ghostbusters stuff
Same
@@estebanquintanilla9426 bill murray
Nods happily.
I absolutely like the candid and off script style of these videos. You have a vast knowledge of the tools and your enjoyment of making things and filming everything is a joy to watch. The longer the video the better!!!
I love when Adam is pleased with his work. You can tell he loves what he does. When he smiles at the camera pleased, I can't help but smile back. He always looks surprised that it worked. I love it
I love the proud look Adam does to the camera anytime something he masterminded works perfectly!
I’ve been binge watching your videos and they help with my anxiety. My grandpa had a shop very similar to yours and I always loved getting to make something with him in his shop. You bring me right back there. Thank you🙏
Adam, these longer videos are great. I have a lot of trouble with anxiety and I feel sick a lot. Your creativity and charisma always puts me in a positive headspace. Keep up the good work, and thank you for these.
Same here. I’m having a lot of health issues that prevent me from doing much, and watching Adam build stuff-and learning actually useful new things-really helps me calm down.
@@SketchEtcher stay strong and stay safe. 💪
If u like these videos, u should also watch mythbusters, it’s and old show. Not sure if it’s still going, but there are at least 10-11 seasons with Adam! Bet u have seen it, but if u haven’t then u will love it!
@Redwood Northerner - Do you wake up and get very Nauseas and/or Throw Up and Dry Heave all morning until it goes away? I have that now and have been battling for the past few months now and the doctors have no idea. I really think it is Anxiety.
@@KiLLJOY1056 I've discovered I've got a weak thyroid. Been eating a ton of seaweed and am feeling much better these days.
Seeing Adam's happy smiling face at 59:47 at seeing how well his creation turned out after fixing the old vacuum forming machine up is so satisfying to watch. Nicely done Adam.
I recognized the "ingenuity of fools" quote from the absolutely great Douglas Adams.
Full quote: “A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.”
Cool little Operations management term for full proofing is a "Poka-Yoke" which in Japanese means "mistake-proofing"
Perhaps my favorite quote
I usually say that smart people cannot make stuff fool-proof. Because you need to be a fool to come up with the right ways to use something wrong, and that is something a smart person cannot imagine.
But Douglas Adams of course said it best. "Ingenuity of fools" is a very succinct way of getting all of it across in two words.
Reminds me of my teacher from University, he said when programming you have to assume the user is a complete "fool" (he used another word), because when something goes wrong it is always your fault because people don't want to admit they're at fault.
@@jmalmsten a saying in my house was "when they make something fool proof, the world makes a better fool"
A tip to remove the buck that I'm surprised Adam didn't use. Compressed air blown between the buck and the part will push the 2 apart. A lot easier than fighting to pull the buck out.
Very true. One larger relief hole drilled through will let the air to be blown through the buck hitting the styrene on the other side and filling the void with air. This would push it right off. In theory of course LOL! Warning though! Be conscious and aware of powdery blowback LOL!
@@justinmurphy2227 You don't have to put any extra holes in either the part or the buck. Place the blow nozzle at the part/buck seam. The air will work its way to the top and build up pressure. The extra air will also push the sides apart lubricating the surfaces.
His had holes in the buck.
Aren't shop vac's reversible? He could set up his motor to reverse the air flow after sucking.
@@richards.2073 You need a concentrated air blast from a compressor. Pushing air down the side of the buck creates a pressure build up where it's needed. A shop vac isn't powerful enough.
Adam, I have a tip if you're interested. Regarding the CA glue and baking soda trick. That trick works with pretty much the dust of the item you are fixing. For example, if you took a file of some sort and filed the edge of some pieces of the plastic material you have left over, you can save that dust the file makes of that plastic and use that in place of baking soda. This will give you a matching color repair that can be sanded. Its done with wood like that quite often. I know people who have made several different little vials or bottles if you will, of all sorts of materials they work with and then when the need comes up for a repair they have the dust already created.
Adams enthusiasm and excitement for these projects is seriously infectious. I need to build more suff...NOW!!!
I’ve heard you can elevate your buck off the base (such as putting a piece of wood underneath it). This may not eliminate the webbing, but it can shift it down off the part you want.
We also used to sometimes put strips of timber in the gap between the pattern and the frame, helps to stretch that webbing out
under the plastic not over it.
@@davidlowson100 That's what I thought he was going to do with the strips!
For removing the buck, you've drilled those convenient holes for the vacuum, use your air gun to blow a little air into the holes from the bottom. should pop right out. Enjoy watching you build all kinds of stuff. As a research lab manager, I get tasked to build all sorts of contraptions and parts. It's good to see someone else with the same type of thought process. Keep up the great builds and videos Adam.
Came here to propose the exact same thing, will be way easier. 👌
Adam is a great teacher. Love the way he catches himself over explaining. Love that part.
Thanks for the video. Your "freehand" sculpting of the buck was quite impressive. Kudos! To get the pull from the form you can use your compressed Air. when you aim it between the styrene and the buck they will come apart without the risk of hurting your negative. Thanks for your insights. best wishes.
I was surprised he didn't just give it a blast of air.
More than anything, I immensely enjoy the watching the evolution of Adam during these times of trouble.
He consistently demonstrates his ways of work and thinking, but it has evolved over time. He showed us (and still does) his ways of working within the industry, but now that the pandemic has hit, has changed, just like all of us. Not in a bad way, but good. It seems like he’s finding his roots again, showing us a way to the new beginning of ourselves. His stories help us define our own, and inspire new ones. His was of working have become more thought out and time conscious, just as we all shall be. I think this is a great lesson, and demonstration, of what we all see now: slow and steady wins the race. He was so quick to complete things (lack of patience) but also the industry he worked in. Now, He’s demonstrating the beauty of time, and that’s not only impressive, but also impactful.
Hey just an electrcian concerned about your safety here, you should really ground all metal parts in here because you have exposed live wires in your heating elements and in a casefault the outer metal structure could become life; Grounding prevents that and would just trip your breaker. Grounding the metal panel in which the switches are mounted is also very important, i once had one of those fail on me and make an internal connection to the outer metal part of the switch. I am sorry if you have done this and i just didnt pay attention. Keep up the great work, im a big fan from austria.
yeah, was watching him testing this setup and just waiting for him to get zapped :P
Yeah, definitely should ground that metal frame and front panel.
From an electrical engineer that designs industrial panels too I have concerns related to the electronic design in addition to the lack of a ground bonding that KristanFleck mentions. Having a heating element without any upstream protective device other than the building circuit breaker (probably 15A) presents a major safety risk if the kiln wire were to short out. Also the electrical components need to be in a grounded and enclosed housing so that any sparks that might occur are contained. With the amount of foam insulation in the same enclosure it appears that in the event of a spark this will almost assuredly create a fire. This is seems very likely to occur since the main power cable is pulled directly onto screw terminals and I didn't see any gasket to provide strain relief as it comes in. If the cable gets pulled as the machine is moved around it will gradually pull the wire out of its connection.
I feel like any video where Adam works with electrics has comments just like this
@@ChrisH78 Since Adam is what I would consider an ambassador to the maker community I'm just hoping he can help teach some "best practices" which will help teach new generations to make their own tools safely. It's the internet and everyone thinks they're an expert but I do think there are some legitimate safety concerns that he needs to look at with this particular design. Perhaps he can bring an electrical engineer onto the channel to talk about ways we can all improve our designs!
The buck is a piece of art in and of its self.
I heard Tory is slated for a show with The Hamster. Between them more than 1000 accidents' experience. I'm super excited.
No way! That would be ace
Hamster? Richard Hammond?!
@@FullStackFool that was my assumption, I hope so.
Well that is beyond awesome! Thanks for the heads up!
Oh dear. Just don't give them a cannon, bike or car and we should be good.
A true professional tech is known by the design, capabilities, and quality of his tools and how efficiently he uses them. You are a true professional.
A lot of your builds I see as "Damn, with some practice I could maybe do that..." but this one, sir, this one showcases your decades of experience and mastery. Kudos. Loved this.
It’s absolutely absurd the amount of knowledge Adam has across the spectrum.
Jack of all trades...master of none...lol
@@MAXIMUS-df3sj A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one
It is a matrix like knowledge of material. He knows enough to see the method on the things he doesn't know because he still can determine the process. It is really impressive and why I watch.
@@ryansizemore5064 incredibly impressive the way he processes and goes about his life. I will be living similarly in following my passions and desires to get me where i believe i deserve to go :)
Watching this one day build was immensely enjoyable.
Seeing Adam have so much fun building and reminiscing was great to watch.
Thank you.
“I love hard work. I could watch it all day”
Man, even knowing how to approach something like that. Humbling expertise and craftsmanship.
I always love when you make/improve tools for yourself. You get excited because it's for yourself and you know it'll make you more efficient.
I was thinking of a couple ways to improve this design even further, perhaps attach magnets to both the top and bottom of the machine itself, so you don't have to worry about pushing down the frame and also having to turn the vacuum on and pressing the plastic all at once. And also attaching a latch to the bit where the clamp goes, just so you don't have to scramble around the shop for one every time, and to avoid having it stick out at your face.
Amazing video as usual!
When you worked the switches I was absolutely sure that you are gonna get electrified !! 😬
Glad you are ok !!
Jesus Adam, just use the continuity tester on your multimeter, leave the mains AC until after everything’s mounted and insulated.
I was worried too, but i trust Adam enough to have GFCIs and that they work
Man, did I learn a lot about vacuforming today. And I enjoyed every minute of it. Very informative Adam. Thank You
The vacuum former looks GREAT! Maybe having a pedal for your 3 way switch (heat/neutral/vent) would allow you an easier and less stressful hands free pull down.
Always lovely to see how enthusiastic you are about most of the projects on this channel.
You often inspire me to be more proactive in undertaking my own projects (I'm a chronic procrastinator, to be honest), so that I can experience a little of that very same satisfaction. Keep doing what you're doing, Adam.
You obviously enjoy what you do, and that's definitely admirable. And you're quite good at it.
I watched the whole video! Adam I’m so grateful for you and your wonderful spirit/personality. You energize me and fill me with hope. I know you’ll never see this post but maybe I’ll be part of the big ball of love you feel from us.
I love how this one day project to make goggles has turned into a rebuild of a machine. This is so how my life runs!
Exactly! This video is an excellent demonstration of what ADD and/or OCD does to someone.
Man, most of mine are like that. I was building something and ended up reingineering my table saw table instead.
That’s is just how it is, if u gonna go to the store and get a few items, u gonna end up coming home with 10times what u came for! And best of all, u forgot what u came for!!!! 🤣
That vac form has the look of an old popcorn machine. I’m going to paint my vac red now.
yeah i too was hoping for a home made popcorn machine :(
EXACTLY! Whenever its in the back ground I think he's acquired one! Sorry, Adam heating styrene doesn't smell like props. Its popcorn!!!
Bill sargent Propcorn?
Honestly that's what I thought it was when I clicked on the thumbnail
@@rayroberge3667 same
Love your Plan at 46:56 Adam: I‘m a Plant engineer and I deal with making tools for.... let’s say regular workers on a weekly basis.
So about 47:15 I learned that no matter how foolproof you design a certain thing, Evolution always wins by creating a bigger fool. And they come in bigger numbers, so they also beat you on a statistic level.
But it‘s important to try!!
Thank you.
'G - FORCE !!!' - this whole video was G-Force .... such a pleasure to watch ! Thanks Adam !
Man. I love watching you work. Reminds me of myself. You get pleasure out of things that no one else would see. I go into great detail telling someone how I did something which seems trivial and they get a confused look and say, "So?" I have been watching you for years an you are one of the people that inspired me to go back to school and get my engineering degree. Thank you.
Who knew Adam was literally one ground away from shocking himself into the hospital with that switch....
Also, that second spade is for the light on that master switch... But you knew that...
That light might now be out of service XD
28:09 Perfect timelapse speed. I love how the tools keep disappearing and reappearing on the table.
when removing the buck, once i get it started i used to just use the air line to firce air down the side and into the form which helped to push out the buck
love the Vacuformer rebuild! When I was 113 I got the last real "toy" my parents ever bought me fotr6 Christmas- A "VACUFORM" - it had about a 3x5" (5 x&7??) frame for a piece of plastic, and you could make your own toy cars and other stuff! It was great - wish I still has it (I'm 73) I also once was on a tour of Univesal Studios, backstage, with USITT (Theatre Group) and saw the Vacume tables they used for the creatures in Robo Cop. (4' x 8" plastic sheets!) Unfortunately we didn't get to see them work.
im not even half way through at the moment and the amount of stuff i learn from adam is amazing. thank you sir this is just the relaxing viewing i need.
"For every foolproof there is a fool greater than the proof."
Heard that when I was a kid. Never forgot it.
Legitimate question: why don't you blow compressed air in the buck holes to remove the formed piece?
That works for separating 5 gallon buckets that are stuck together too!
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@@csoprych Have you just modelled that after my comment ?
@@lorenzopale Like a lot of folks I made the same comment without reading the others, and made the model and video. Great minds think alike.
Yes, thats how I did it when I worked as a vacuumformer. But there is a risk of deformation so it need to be done carefully.
Why not put a larger hole on the bottom of the buck that goes to your manifold, then insert the end of a blow gun and use that to separate the buck and plastic?
Yes, I was screaming at the screen every time: use compressed air! lol
I just basically said the same thing before I read your comment sorry my bad😀
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Haha, yup I thought the same, started thinking about how I take off dirt bike grips.
For one... those are some pretty big holes. One thing to try and help with the webbing is place the mold on a piece of screening to help even out the pull around the mold. I'd also say to slow down the vacuum, but that's probably not an option with that machine. A bigger machine would probably eliminate the webs as well.
I just got back from work, tired and a little angry. You have no idea how relaxing this is, just looking at the phone and all my anger is leaving my body. Thank you. Thank you for the videos and thank you for the way you tell every single story.
As soon as he mentioned changing the switching I knew exactly what I would want to do.
Having my instinct match up with what Mr Savage has decided on is probably the most satisfying feeling I'll have all day 😁
You should use a magnetic switch for the heating coils that way when you disconnect your frame it automatically turns off the element. If you couple that with a safety stop type switch that shuts off the vacuum cleaner while the heater's on, it would make it so that you didn't have so much to do while trying to transfer from the heating element to the vacuum
We used Urethane Design Foam extensively in my 3D design classes in college. They impressed the importance of wearing a respirator strongly because the dust is so ver very fine. Literally we had to read safety warnings about the impact of black lung. The dust of this foam causes the same condition.
While being one person alone in a shop is different than a shop of 20 some students, please PLEASE do not ignore how important it is to protect your lungs.
I had the pleasure of having someone from the lab across from ours doing something with urethane.
the dusts got into every little seam in our stuff and even managed to pass through some filters. Scary stuff
Hes of the (hopefully last) generation that doesnt give health much thought unfortunately. He is constantly coughing and throat clearing.
"I have to learn how to fix things, instead of how to do them right the first time". Brilliant.
Cant figure out for myself why am I still watching this. The projects take more than one day, Adam uses tools that I would never even dream to have, materials that makes the resulting product way more expensive than a commercial products.... And it is somehow.... satisfying!?!?!?
Hey Adam.
A little pro-tip, my buddy taught me.
When you strip the wires, dont pull off the sheathing all the way off....
Use the cut-off sheath to perfectly twist the wires every time,, without wearing out your fingers.
When is Adam going to do a One Day Build to design a replacement for his janky camera mount that he keeps knocking over??
@Scott Wolf, Yes like @Alexandre Chappel did! His turned out amazing!
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Laura Kampf did one recently that would work well, mounts a decent size DSLR.
For one, the key to the setup he has now is how small/versatile/mobile it is, and with a shop as full of goodies as he has you have to have that ability to move around and get into small places. Also there is a certain charm in the "jank" with the little shakes it does when he moves it around and the occasional tip over moment. An argument could easily be made that this is an artistic or stylistic choice as opposed to just not upgrading to upgrade.
I cant see any fire extinguishers in you cave Adam
Adam: "It gets hot, but doesn't get too hot."
Heater: *Starts smoking*
Just the right amount, it lets you know when to drop it.
Its like my oven it starts smokeing when the food is ready. Sadly the food is burnt but ready.
I think burning would be the "too hot" part 🤣🤣
lmao
"Its almost like I know what I'm doing" should be on a t-shirt.
Pretty much what most of my life should be captioned. Ha. And I imagine that's true for many of us.
Pretty much everything he does
This is my new life philosophy.
Needs context though. It'd read smug on it's own.
was not expecting to watch the whole video but my lord, I cant help but enjoy every moment of learning from Adam! Thank you!
My Bro and I have watched the WHOLE video and have learned and enjoied it. Thank you Adam.
Adam: "not as much droop.." also Adam: *fiddles with camera, explains the process for the umpteenth time, plastic still heating....*
lmao right? The whole time I can see the droop amount increasing. I'm like ADAM PLEASE!!!!
I could only dream of having a shop and all the toys you have command of.
Twenty two minutes in....
Oh, so that's why this video is over an hour long..
My thoughts exactly.
The grin when everything is working. Love that feeling.
You know it’s been a long time ago when you said you were going to rebuild this thing and now I found this video and you’re going to fondly do it. Can’t believe it.
Adam - "I want a small finger sheet metal folder"
Me - Dude you literally have all the equipment to make one
Future one-day-build
There are three types of people in the world:
* Those who MAKE things happen
* Those who WATCH things happen
* Those who ask, "What the HELL just happened!?"
Adam Savage is definitely a MAKER. So this is a perfect suggestion. If the pandemic lasts much longer, he will probably end up doing just this. Since it's doubtful that he'll need a ComicCon costume next year, anyway, he'll probably have some free time.
Dude.. I would bet he has the equipment, and more importantly the know-how, to make damn near anything he can think of. Sleep is such a time suck man.
@@_WillCAD_ My favorite people are the ones who make things happen and STILL wonder what the hell just happened :D
@@coeusdarksoul2855 I've done that myself. Completed something and wondered to myself, 'How the hell did I do that?'.
I'm not going to lie. Before I read the title, I thought the vacuum form was a popcorn maker.
Ikr, I own one of those table top models, and it looks like it's big brother.
🎯👍
So do did I and I thought okay I’m curious
That is what it looked like to me to.
Happy Saturday to the Tested crew!
Thank you! Happy Saturday to you too!
You amazing in every show and episode you have been in you show people that you can make something quick but not look good at first then refine it later to make it even better good work on the hydra suck. Keep rocking it! Glad people can see they don’t need the nicest stuff to start out with and make it yourself. Forever a genius Adam!
Adam Savage is James May + unrepentant enthusiasm teamed with a lifetime of equal parts inquisitiveness and execution. This combination rendering him my favorite of all the household names. In spite of this he remains weirdly humble in his existence as such a wildly popular and recognized variety of celebrity. To quote him, quoting one of the few others, "One of God's own prototypes." Love you, guy. Don't ever relent.
Great music choice on this episode, big improvement
I was thinking that too. The recent videos have had good music during the time-lapse bits. I wondered what they're choosing. I tried Shazam'ing about 7 minutes in but it didn't know it.
Jaysus. The vacuum switching on scared the shite out of me.
Bit of a jump on that too. I was expecting silence from the heater.
RenShape an "isotropic" material, that is to say, it has the same physical properties at all orientations. The opposite is "anisotropic" which applies to materials like wood and laminate.
So monolithic like Adam said...
@@UtterNonsenseBuilds Not quite. Monolithic means from one part with no voids. Doesn't say anything about the materials properties.
@@UtterNonsenseBuilds Monolithic has nothing to do with a material's intrinsic properties. A marble block is monolithic, a cement block is monolithic. They are however, not isotropic. Not even remotely close.
Tool and fixture making is the real magic of manufacturing
The pain of starting on a task and then wanting to improve everything related to that task is so relatable for me. This is why I never get anything done. I don’t like half doing anything so I just don’t start unless I can finish it. Working 12 hour days 5-7 days a week just leaves no time. I think it’s time for a career change. If only I could find that job today.
I perefer the phrasing, "If you make something idiot-proof, the world will make a better idiot."
Yes, that one is my favorite also... and oh so true
I'll quote my favorite Journeyman from my apprenticeship days; "Those that set out to make something idiot proof often under estimate the ingenuity of an idiot."
That's brilliant.
"I have to learn how to fix things instead of doing it right the first time" -- Adam Savage 2020
That’s going right up there with Red/Green’s “ If they don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy”.
And we'r eback to the "Adam films" setup where you can follow what's going on and it's in focus and on screen. Hallelujah.
Ha, yeah... they do have some major focus issues when they use a camera operator.
This was very wholesome seeing you work on your old creation.
Adam it is such a blast to watch you work and create. The joy you experience comes out in everything you do. Thank you for sharing.
Rotate the buck by 45 degrees so the corners don’t align with the corners of the frame.
“A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.”
― Douglas Adams
I wonder if blowing air into the drilled holes would help getting the form out of the buck...
I was just about to say the same thing, blowing compressed air through those vent holes would certainly help it to release.
I love you Adam. I'm an inventor who creates so many things that I have no ability to create due to not having a shop full of inventory. If I had one wish. I could connect with someone who invests in people like me to bring my inventions to life.
Right after he talks about the heating element " it gets hot" I start to see more smoke. 😨
"It doesn't get TOO hot."
*Machine starts smoking intensely*
"We watched this for an hour and 17 minutes and he's not even making the thing he said he was gonna..." - My Significant other.
"SSSSSSHHHHHhhhhhh"
im 45 mins in and I had completely forgotten what the video was about haha
The phrase you were searching for is “If you make something idiot-proof, the world just makes a better idiot”
I believe the one Adam was going for was actually, “A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.”
― Douglas Adams, Mostly Harmless
"Doesn't take a genius to F it up" - Someone and Everyone. :D
It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious.
Thank you Adam. You have amazing skills, and your attention to caring about your audience. Much respect!
I stand in front a 250K industrial inline vacuum thermoformer for 9 hours a day for work and I still enjoyed watching this
The "webs" came from extra material. If you turned the buck diagonally it would likely have disappeared.
"I'm just gonna plug this in and see if anything burns that we don't want to burn." lol
Add a metered "droop" gauge on the back, for repeatability.
Love the work you are doing. I am somewhat of a geek when it comes to tooling and love old tools and handmade stuff. Retired tool maker here here and what I miss most is the access to the machine tools. Looking around your shop I see a beautiful old Gerstner model 54 tool box with wonderful patina. and a few old Kennedy boxes too. Keep up all of the great work.
Unbelievable work in one episode, you definitely are too hard on yourself! You get results that many of us envy and wish we could be as good!
14:44 I mean, yeah... Take some corn starch, mix it with water, leave it in the sun for two weeks and Boom! You've got mold.
I'm reminded of some wise words someone famous once said, "Failure is always an option!"
I was thinking that when he was trying the switches out.
Why doesnt this vacuum former have a foot switch? Seems so fiddly having to flick the switch and then quickly grab the plastic to pull down
or a toggle switch that is tripped when bringing the plastic down ?
That would make it less portable. It's meant as a tabletop tool, not a standing workstation.
I thought it seemed fiddly too. Why not a contact switch between the sheet holder and the heating element, so when the frame is pulled away, the heat is automatically turned off and a foot switch for the vacuum?
How about a microswitch on the bottom vacuum frame that closes the vacuum motor circuit when the plastic frame comes down? The microswitch could be in series with the existing motor toggle switch.
Why not make these things yourself instead of telling everyone else what they did wrong?
Akroyd's goggles always kinda reminded me of an adult version of the kid's View Master Classic slide viewer, or a car ashtray.
The 🍿 machine looks Killa too.
I'm so glad that you were able to bring your perforated plate back into submission.
You did good Adam👍
Timing of this diy vacuum forming video is amazing. My home page was flooded with that super expensive desktop machine. Again proof of built not bought works like a charm
*Adam messing with wires*
*I'm not plugged in *
Me: ok I can breathe again
Then having a flashback last time Adam tried to kiss a vacuum when he held his up eye level.
UGGHHHHH not again.
Shewwwwwww