Adam Savage and Laura Kampf Geek Out Over Tape Measures!

[@tested]

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[@monotech20.14]

Tape measures? There was only one.

[@thewinenut9800]

There were four shown at half way through the video.😊

[@dim3m]

Have you seen the Farrand Rapid Rule?

[@briansavage932]

I have always loved Laura’s spirit. She still has the child-like wonder that screams “look what I just made l!” with a huge smile. Truly a positive force in the world.

[@laurakampf]

Thanks Brian!

[@briansavage932]

@@laurakampf 😁😁😁

[@Felice_Enellen]

Oh my god, you put into words a feeling I've had about certain people like Laura for years and couldn't properly describe! "Look what I did!" Thank you! Now I can really explain what I love about that attitude! 😀 Adam also has the quality of being one of the best people to say "Look what I did!" to! 😀

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Let glue dry 😊

[@marksdevil6046]

Seeing Adam's face as he tried the tape mate. Wow ! Ahaha that was the look of pure joy!

[@gabrielgomescunha]

These two vibe together like two different instruments perfectly tuned to the same note

[@williammilligan1700]

Holy hell in a handbasket!! Why have I never thought of marking up the back of my tape!! I've been building a desk and the number of times I'd forget if a measurement was to the underside or the top of the desk etc..... Genius! Absolute genius!!

[@WastrelWay]

You speak for me, bro. I saw your comment after I wrote mine.

[@williammilligan1700]

@@WastrelWay I'm willing to bet that a collective slapping of foreheads happened around the world as soon as she said it! 😂

[@iwinnimi]

I mark my tape all the time on the number side with my pencil. A good thumb it will rub off.

[@BettieBoeBoeppidoe]

​@@williammilligan1700, how did you know😂

[@williammilligan1700]

@@iwinnimi but what if you have bad thumbs...

[@hotlinepressurewashing3064]

I saw a meme recently about how having show and tell would be cooler now that we are adults with cooler stuff. This channel shows much we really need that. You never know who may share the niche interests you have!

[@Bonzulac]

What does that have to do with advertising a product

[@SocksAndPuppets]

If you watched a couple of enthusiastic makers sharing ideas, excited to solve a problem they share, finishing with "now you've seen it, you can make it for yourself" and concluded "this is an advert" then I don't think this channel can help you.

[@JordanSugarman]

My team at work will periodically do a sort of show and tell when we finish something we've been working on. It does keep people engaged, and we get recognition from the rest of the team for our hard work.

[@Iskelderon]

I really hope we'll now see her more often on the channel since she lives in the same state and no longer on a different continent.

[@tested]

Us too!

[@laurakampf]

Me too! 😊

[@Iskelderon]

​@@laurakampfHope you'll also find a supplier for worn out beer kegs over there to have crafting supplies.😂

[@Xvpurgatory]

The dynamic duo back together in the cave!

[@goatsfordays2451]

Two Laura Kampf videos in one week?!!? We are blessd.

[@modelcitizen1977]

Her creation kit is even more fascinating than the thing it makes.

[@KarlRoyale]

I love the little portable manufacturing "kit" she put together. Just taking a toolkit with you so you are never idle, I love it!

[@MrQuickLine]

I love that Laura lives in LA now. So many more videos with Adam and Simone 😁

[@robingunnarsson6412]

She's back! Love this woman! Noone matches Adams enthusiasm like her!

[@Scoots1994]

More of this please. I love Laura and Adam and both together make the experience many times more special. I also like that this is the second Laura/Adam tape episode.

[@johncanada8334]

Okay, you’re officially brilliant!!! Just ordered 3 for my crew. It’s a custom leather holster for your tape measure!!! So the worst thing one could do in the engine room of a faired and class-A finished painted custom yacht engine room is to drop one’s tape. Seriously - I love this. And it’s Quick Draw McGraw :) That’s a nod to Hannah Barbara for you youngins. If you could cover the rest of it with a flap so it makes no scratches to finished veneer while you’re walking down a tight hallway bumping into things that would be the ultimate.

[@laurakampf]

Oh wow! That‘s a great usecase! Thanks❤

[@JesseCohen]

I saw a vid featuring a triangular leather wrap for keys, with a single bronze snap closure. Something like that, stitched to the leather tab from behind could work. Or a design utilizing the tapes pre-installed clip? Or, for a different shape, have an additional oversized rectangle of leather with two snaps, for optional removal, that cradles the tape like a sling. Might have to play around with this myself, just for kicks. Like Laura said, “If you want, make one!”👍🏻

[@hanslain9729]

"This is for me instead of mindless scrolling on TikTok." 100% yes. If you take anything away from this video, take this. Thanks for putting into words, Laura, what I've felt about design/building vs scrolling/TV for years! When you said you made about 300, I laughed outloud in a joyous and relatable way. So awesome! Thanks as well for sharing your design and thoughts! I learned a bunch! 😊

[@laurakampf]

❤

[@opalpersonal]

"✨💖 _And then you're just there..._ 💖✨" the amount of awe in adam's voice for that, just wonderful 😄

[@alextirrellRI]

Love Laura! Been watching her KZbin channel for a few years now. She's incredibly creative!

[@TJtheBee]

Two of my favourite people nerding out together!

[@Osmotic]

Laura and Adam together again!! I will watch every video with these two. At least twice.

[@Drakith90]

7:17 That's a pretty much universal thing. Remember sitting in the drive through of some fast food spot and the line was taking AGES. Ahead of me was this beat up work truck with random bits and tool boxes in the bed. Was zoning out waiting for them to move when I noticed something sticking out of the drivers side window. Was a tape measure. Then out of the passenger side? Same thing. Was hilarious watching each one slowly creep out. Few inches at a time and ya could see the guys in the cab turning to look at the other when it was his turn to risk another extension. Car behind me must have noticed it too cause when the drivers side tape finally collapsed I heard a cheer and an "awww!".

[@emmanuelbustamante6659]

I have always loved simple ideas that solve specific problems... I loved this

[@Jesterpec666]

Who could of thought that watching two geeks talk about tape measures could be so cool? Great idea to hold the tape measure. Even better to watch two friends having a good time.

[@evancasper]

Two of my favorite people in one video. I found myself still smiling for a minute even after the video had ended. The positive energy you each put into your work can be felt right through the screen. Don't ever stop being yourselves, the world needs you. No pressure 😂 lol. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Your hard work is appreciated.

[@egbluesuede1220]

Wow....2 of my favorite people on the save video. Pure joy today.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Adam, your face was a study in amazement. Laura, you showed more versatility with the Tape Mate here than you have on your channel. What a glorious and joyous meeting with your two. Thank you for this. (I've been waiting for this to drop!!)

[@AS__77]

Tape measures are so important for anyone with a shop or house or things to work on. The size, durability, portability, and texture of the outside case are all factors. Love these geek out videos 😂

[@nikkiofthevalley]

I don't use tape measures often, but that's because I don't do stuff at larger scales. All of my stuff is millimeter scale, so the most used measuring tool is calipers.

[@dougcarlaw7398]

I love this product. You two need to do more videos together. True geeks in the most beautiful way. I love the way you solve problems.

[@esper86]

The Maker community is honestly the best community. There is so much joy in creation :)

[@adamsavage2293]

Truth

[@DanielGabel]

I love when Laura visits!

[@tested]

Us too!

[@qwertyTRiG]

Your enthusiasm (both of ye) is so joyful to witness.

[@dralbora]

Well, I now need this for my LUFKIN!!!! Love that she came up with this purely genius invention! Keep making!!!

[@raymondcava4669]

Laura and Adam 😂Hope to see more Collabs in the future. The tape mate is a fantastic idea I’m gonna build myself one.❤

[@theUcane]

This pairing is a-dork-able! What a great video.Thank you, Adam and Laura.

[@-MrFozzy-]

That back of the tape measure thing is absolutely mind blowing

[@BluefootDStank]

Yeah you could see it in Adam’s face too😂

[@suzannecall7822]

This video makes me smile so big it hurts!

[@snoozy355]

These two geeking out over inventor things is a delight. Please start a new series together

[@paulkinzer7661]

This was such a wonderful way to start my day! I'm getting over (my third bout with) Covid (I work with the most germ-infested things out there: kids), and just cannot get up any gumption to get moving. Seeing two of my favorite, uplifting people, talking about something that excites them both was exactly what I needed right now!

[@tested]

Feel better!

[@sachiperez]

That business in a box is brilliant. She needs a sign that reads "ask me about my box" and walk around construction sites. she'll make bank!

[@ashtrays13]

second this! fantastic

[@breadboi420]

i wish i could do a lil sign painting on that box 🤩

[@p_mouse8676]

Ask me about Loom

[@MadiHunt-pq3rs]

She has more class than you credit her for

[@BogLives]

Boomer humor comment

[@lynnhughes]

I love Laura's channel. She has so much fun with just every day life.

[@laurakampf]

❤

[@arminrichard1836]

god i love my leatherman micra. It is actually the perfect every day multitool. How nice its part of Lauras build kit.

[@bigsarge2085]

Fantastic! I allreciate the window i to the creative process.

[@UncleManuel]

Two makers with child-like enthusiasm. It was just a joy to see them totally geek out over tape measures and see Adam light up as he tries the Tape Mate. 😁🤘

[@LewHarriman]

You guys are SO much fun. Thanks, Laura and Adam.

[@sledgehammer-productions]

so cool when Adam Savage is that enthusiastic about something you've made!

[@thaddeusecheverria7733]

You know, I already watched your video making these, so it’s not really new information, but it’s so nice feeling like I’m just chillin with the buds Adam and Laura, love this meeting of the friends

[@danialBeard4653]

these two need a show geeking out about stuff. any stuff. I'm in.

[@tomperkins6389]

I recently had a carpenter do some door installations at my house. He uses only a folding ruler! His work is exquisite and his attention to detail is amazing. He explained his reasons for the folding ruler and it all makes sense.

[@ShaneB666]

Inquiring minds wish to know what his reasoning was..

[@laurakampf]

I love the folding rulers. Only thing I don’t like is that the 2 meter versions are a bit bulky. So I have 1 meter versions in my shop. I use them for precise short distance stuff and tapes for longer measurements

[@NickUncommon]

​@@laurakampf the half meter folding ruler on my keychain gets replaced once the hinges are so worn out, that it unfolds on its own. Still have one from my dad, that I broke as a little kid not knowing how to work the hinges properly yet. He had brough t one back from Canada, which he used and the paint started peeling off so some areas were unuseable. I dont have as many memories of tape measures. But we sure played the "how far can I get the tape out without collapsing" game. And snapping back with the fingers in the way caused several cuts, too.

[@chriscluver1940]

@@ShaneB666 Assume they're talking about the folding end-over-end kind, not the smaller 24 inch kind. I hear that european carpenters (germany, netherlands, etc) use them a lot b/c they're decently cheap, light, don't wear out like plastic-coated metal tapes can, can do vertical or angled measurements easier, and can open a beer way easier.

[@glewcifer]

Laura and Adam are a fantastic duo!

[@Preedis]

I truly admire the way her brain functions, ergonomic genius.

[@Felice_Enellen]

I love it when people I watch unexpectedly show up in videos with other people I watch. 😊

[@PhilG999]

I LOVE tape measures! One of my favorites I keep in my pocket all the time. It's actually made by Zippo and was made for Deutz (German Deisel Engines) when I worked here as a Warranty Engineer in the US operation (Atlanta) in the '80s. 6' tape, imperial and metric. As far as I know only employees got them. About the size of the lower part of a Zippo lighter (which I also carry constantly). Hey, Engineers have to carry tools ...

[@ryandowney9383]

I love yoru videos with Laura. In fact, I just designed a 4 filament roll holder for my multi material Mosaic Palette that is based on your handy tape dispenser concept from years ago. Because I wanted to be able to swap them out individually easily just like you wanted to be able to grab the tape you needed.

[@cyrusm26]

I made my own tape mate after watching her make one.

[@stephens2241]

This solves VERY REAL problems. I have lost many tape measures that had been clipped to my belt.

[@someoneelse7629]

Laura and Adam are like twins, born by different parent, on different continents, at different times, but still. Their childish happiness when they discover/invent/improve something is contagious. I want to see them buld stuff together, half of the time is going to be used to improve the tools and workshop, half od the time actually building.... And with their energy there will still be plenty of time to talk. Laura needs a camper for her truck, or a tiny home on wheels, or a campervan in the US too, start building!

[@LanceBuckley]

You guys have crazy maker chemistry

[@joshfarnham7668]

I love this idea, it's stimulating my creative side in the way I love.

[@mezmarionybarra]

Wow Another Maker I love with A Maker love❣️ Brilliant Idea Laura❣️Thank You Guys❣️

[@WastrelWay]

Gods above. The other side of my tape measure is blank. Here's my thin-line Sharpie. Do I need to find 31 5/16" inches on the tape measure 5 times? Why have I been doing that? Am I really a complete idiot? Forget the Tape-Mate for the time being; I would love to have it, yes, but "the other side is blank" is an epiphany unlike any I have had in years.

[@DebsPhotography]

Love you guys geeking out over tape measures. Just brilliant ❤

[@BillieFingers]

It's really heartening to hear from another maker who builds off pencil marks.

[@petermartin3206]

My son gave me a tape measure it is a Makita 8m tape and the brilliant thing about it is that when you pull it out it's stays exactly where it is and won't go back in until you push a button Best tape measure ever Brilliant video two of my favourite KZbinrs

[@PaintpalSue]

Love this, so clever, Laura!!!

[@AdricM]

So much to love here. i loved her video where she invented it. Yay for the maker tuber mishmash!! love the sharpie on the back of the tape too. and the shooting/measuring from the hip.

[@DasGanon]

So the tape measure I love are the Kameleons they're self locking button tape measures with vertical numbers on the back too. They also have a secondary grip tab on the measuring clip so you can measure by the back too

[@rojer9542]

Just got one for free at Woodcraft’s weekend sale, really like it.

[@dxdn_yt]

Komelon is the brand. Good tapes! 👍🏻

[@SomeGuysGarage]

Another vote here for this, I also just commented the same thing....self locking measuring tapes are way better.

[@peterad1529]

Hiding Passwords and PIN numbers on the back of a tape measure is brilliant… was brilliant😂

[@Dutch3DMaster]

Instead of having something like KeePass you have "TapePass" :D .

[@jimmyers4890]

Great video, thank you Laura and Adam. I believe the tape measure is the only tool that's exclusively made for left handers. I'm right-handed and I always hold the tape container in my left hand and draw it out and hook the end on the object with my right hand holding a pencil and all the numbers are upside down.

[@jimruddy6083]

Incredibly clever. I see things like this and ask myself "Why didn't someone think of this 40 years ago?" but of course no one did.

[@townside_woodcraft]

Tajima already solved this problem ages ago

[@tested]

Long ago, suitcases didn't have wheels. THAT'S a development we all still can't believe didn't happen sooner.

[@beaverc2884]

Laura is one of my top 5 favorite makers. 😊

[@laurakampf]

❤

[@mycreativedesignsspace6739]

Oh my! This is great! Laura has come so far!

[@mikepucher4409]

I love the shout out to Eagle Tools - it is the best place in Los Angeles, maybe even California, to buy tools. Adam should pay them a visit when he is in Los Angeles.

[@laurakampf]

I love their shop and how much they love what they do. It’s a joy to shop there.

[@ChrisLoganToronto]

Great point, I have a shelf of 25+ foot tape measures, but they are heavy and I rarely measure anything more that 6 ft. I have been tending to grab a much smaller tape that I can just slide in my pocket. The Tape Mate looks great. Good on Laura for coming up with a better containment system

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I saw Laura and instantly clicked to watch!

[@socalboomer]

Very DIRESTA of you! (stated in the best possible way!) - Jimmy always has a little tape measure on his pocket - your tape-mate is actually a step UP from what he does. Truly nice job!!!

[@laurakampf]

Turns out he did a similar thing a couple days before I published my first Tape Mate version! We had the same problems and came up with the same solution. Love how maker minds work.

[@marble_wraith]

Ayyyye it's good to see her back in the shop!

[@cariiinen]

A to go manufacture box is brilliant

[@evslone]

You two are such a joy and inspiration. You need a serious regular partnership gig.

[@Bastonikov]

Wow! Fantastic solution

[@redwallzyl]

I have used my own version of this for years in archaeology. It's got a ring zip tied to the small loop on the tape measure which clips into a clip on a leather loop with a snap attached to my belt.

[@djSpinege]

Mobile maker is a new level. Love it.

[@ajdaters]

The blank side of the tape measure is a temporary Story stick/pole. Everyone should do this!

[@ericfairchild5431]

Seeing your designs in the wild! Right out of high school in the late 80s I landed a job doing color separations for a print company in TN. Back in the days of using exactos and rubylith. I did a series of boxer shorts licensed with college sports teams. I was only there for about six months. After that I landed a job in Key West checking mini bars at the Hyatt. Private butler, ha ha! Great title. I went into a room one morning and saw a pair of boxers lying on a bed. Had to check the label. It was my print! Not my design, but I made it happen! It was very exciting, but I was glad no one caught me checking out their boxers! Still a good feeling!

[@Kristian_theDane82]

I just adore two legends in the same room 😁👍

[@darekz.8985]

Fantastic idea. Laura, thank you for the inspiration Cheers

[@Minionz]

Picked one up as they just showed in stock; Really a neat design/invention. Laura is such a treat. Her videos with Simone Giertz are always amazing as well.

[@RILEYLEIFSON_UTAH]

I've carried a classic Stanley 16 footer clipped to the pocket of my Carhartt's, 6 days a week for 25+ years. She's right... This is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

[@shawnholton5182]

Looks great! And I’m a leather guy and love your cigar box.

[@86fifty]

I love coming to the Tested channel to get excited about mundane things again - tape measures! A holder for a tape measure!? That makes two grown adults' eyes light up and geek out about it? What a wholesome pure joy :)

[@geoffdoebler1546]

Fastcap makes a "Story Pole" tape. It has a normal scale, but also a space to just mark on.

[@stevejohnson1685]

Laura, I'm so happy to have you living in the L.A. area, and see you in San Francisco with Adam. I hope you're on your way to Mare Island for Maker Faire!

[@triscadec]

Menard's isn't exactly a bastion of high end tools, but they have a game changing yoyo. It has a reverse lock. You pull the tape out, and it locks it out to where you stopped pulling, and stays extended. Just the act of pulling it out, no button sliding/pushing. Then when done, you press a perfectly tensioned button to retract the tape.

[@spetsdod]

This is brilliant. Thank you for sharing.

[@magiclantern66]

Laura! Haven't seen you in ages. I remember your video where you invented this device. I also loved the idea of attaching a pencil-sharpener to your tape measure. Very practical and super-smart.

[@gordonfarrell2718]

This is amazing! I'm a combine fine artist and I spend a lot of time searching for tape measures 🎨⌚

[@katherinekaufman9856]

Love your creative minds!

[@g1mpster]

Forestry tape measures have been designed similarly for a long time. The one-handed operation is great!

[@davidmarden4789]

I bought Adam's type of tape measure at his suggestion and it doesn't disappoint 😊❤❤

[@billbucktube]

Like it‼️And it is like going to Aldi and finding and electronics power box. Once I saw it I knew it was an answer to my various cables and power cubes.

[@barryward6769]

My favorite tape is a LeverLock (I think sold by Craftsman years ago). It automatically locks, and you press the lever on the bottom to release the tape. I have seen something similar recently, so some on may finally have realized that this is a GREAT idea.

[@Blutzen]

My Dad had like six different tape measures in his tool box when I was growing up, but the one he _always_ reached for was his LeverLock, and I never understood why anybody would ever use a _manually_ locking tape measure when the auto-locking ones were an option. One of the first things I bought when I was old enough to start buying my own tools was an auto-locking tape measure, but it's a Komelon "SelfLock" instead of the LeverLock, with a thumb button on the top to disengage the lock because, I assume, the LeverLock is a patented design.