Adam Savage's Maker Tour: Artists of Artisan's Asylum

[@googleuser859]

Adam's enthusiasm is the reason I watch his videos. I could watch and listen to him all day.

[@howeslife2718]

it means so much that he always asks before approaching the works. as an artist it is so frustrating when people just start handling things that they know nothing about. a painting could be wet, or easily smudged, or delicate. so many times people just focus n wanting to sate their own curiosity. and they give the artist a heart attack.

[@martyshrekster]

Howe's life? Not gonna lie, it seems like Norm is one of those people. Maybe he asks about stuff off camera or something, but every time he does a video in Adam's shop it seems like he just starts putting his hands all over stuff. I don't dislike Norm or anything, but sometimes he rubs me the wrong way with how much he starts touching things when he has no clue what they do.

[@ermub9606]

I'm in art school and one of my teachers ALWAYS for some reason rubs my drawings. Every time it happens I just stand there screaming internally.

[@gordy5743]

hope you've told them to fuck off if it's happened again :)

[@jeric_synergy8581]

Adam is so good about asking permission, AND good about asking about inspirations. People commenting here should ask themselves, "Would Adam Savage say what I'm about to write?", and KZbin would be a nicer place.

[@Erilis000]

I love the joy on the director's face at 5:12 as Adam shares his enthusiasm with the residents.

[@MrToasty222]

aylum needs a youtube channel!!

[@DanimalHype]

So glad that Boston artist-maker scene is getting the attention it deserves.

[@charliexoxox]

Didn’t care about anything but those robots. Absolutely beautiful. Today after watching this I experimented with making one of these. It was very hard. I rewatched this and I see the level of detail; it’s amazing. I plan to keep trying and get better.

[@YoRCreator]

I really love looking at these projects. You should do a TV show, going around the world looking at maker spaces... explaining the historic makers like the old atomiton makers and such. It's most interesting to see the verity of making options. Lost arts that were abandoned by civilization do to the missassumption that it was to far a concept to even approach. Thanks Adam and all the guys at tested for giving something so educational and beautiful an entertaining and instructional stage to view it on.

[@williamtufts3600]

I watched this and fell in love with the robots. So much so I just bought Bryce the one with the red head to the left.

[@tested]

Kristen, who produced/directed this piece, bought one too -- Otis. And of course Adam bought Adrianna.

[@PostalTwinkie]

On the waiting list for one of the cameras! Showed this video to my good friend and he too wants a AA here.

[@_gorezone_]

William Tufts that's my favorite one he has there. Congratulations dude!

[@YeOldeGnurd]

A friend of mine who has an art gallery started selling Skunk's robots 4 or 5 years ago. My family got me Kyria, one of the early robots, for Christmas in 2013. She hangs out on my work desk. skunkadelia.com/works/robots/castillo-class-astrobots/kyria/

[@thewiseturtle]

Hey Dave! (Turil here.)

[@nkautsar5170]

I love how people so passionate about what they love to do, it's so heartwarming

[@friendly_alkali]

It's probably totally infeasible, but a series that just went through the whole asylum would be *super cool*.

[@DrewDawkins]

I have the feeling that Adam would definitely go for it.

[@joshuamiddleton5274]

Drew Dawkins he probably doesn't have enough time. This is located in Boston, so he can't just take a week from his super busy schedule in San Fran. Would be epic though

[@jacoblarocca9205]

As a member of the asylum, I am working on doing that.

[@PostalTwinkie]

Would be amazing to have!

[@MorphomarksArts]

They have tours there & Open Studio days. You can probably sign up for work time there as well.

[@gigopepo]

This is all so gorgeous. You can see Adam's appreciation of their work. Beautiful.

[@WillPattenden]

I am LOVING these maker space tour videos! The stuff these people build, and how they came about doing it is awesome. And the whole presentation and format of these videos are lovely. Keep up the good work :D I don't know if we have maker spaces in the UK, but it's encouraged me to find out. Loved the metal robots.

[@Lolbama2012]

God, Adam is an absolute treasure. Just watching him interact with others is a treat.

[@danzo5521]

racist

[@76Richie19]

I could watch hours of these tours. thanks for sharing those inspiring communities with us.

[@woolfel]

excellent episode. The owl art project looks so cool and fun. Love that the design is going to be open source.

[@greyareaRK1]

I am LOVING this series.

[@Tzalaf5731]

Artisan's Asylum, What A Sublime Collection Of Human Artisanal Wonder. This Was From My Humble Artist's Perspective... Beautifully Perfect. Thank You Adam.

[@MrChief101]

Gave a chuckle when I noted RadMax's tape-on-black-frame-glasses then was a little moved when I noted that RadMax has an incomplete arm. That showed how nerd power has come a ways. I would be interested to see if he's built any holding gadgets for welding or anything else. Very cool vid of an interesting place, indeed.

[@ImprobableGarage]

I happen to know them. They've built a couple custom arms including one with a hidden flask, and another to hold their tig rod while welding.

[@PostalTwinkie]

EDIT 6-20-17: Skunk got back and I am on the list for a camera as seen in the booth with a few weeks lead time! Muahahaha!!!! Hahaha, just went over to Skunk's website to look at all his amazing robots, it started having issues during my visit, likely due to all the new traffic. Something tells me the Tested bomb has gone off, glad I got my e-mail in! He has some incredible robots!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

You have to get back there twice a year. Phenomenal people and ideas. Seriously - twice a year 👍

[@Heisenbrick]

I love these makerspace tours!!!

[@mutanttortoise6658]

Adam can't resist buying something

[@Helvetica09]

Greg Moose he basically is Arielle! He has his cave full of treasures and curiosities! He needs to collect everything!

[@sursidejr]

idk why but I was sure adam was going to buy that one

[@CadillacJak]

Hes got the money

[@bzqp2]

"How much for the Asylum??"

[@marcopolo208]

This place is amazing with amazing people in it, man those people are true artist!

[@computersfortheautisticfou9420]

We just became a member of Artisan's Asylum we refurbish PC's and donate to kids with autism and other disabilities such big fans of you Adam we do miss you doing MythBusters we used to watch you every single week

[@RequiemHD]

Real cool video!! It's cool Adam bought one, he got the coolest one too!!

[@1bytesnack369]

Can't wait to see where in the shop that robot will be. I liked the little world that guy created.

[@MorphomarksArts]

Everytime we've gone into Skunkadelia's space, we're so tempted to but one of Skunk's robots. Wonderful work!

[@PRO-NOOB-GAMER]

the metal robots (adam bought one of them) looked so amazing...wouldnt mind to have a few on a shelf in my home

[@digitaIgorilla]

"The most loggiest log-jam" I'm going to take that one and try to include it in my day tomorrow. Of course I will name check you, Thanks Adam! :)

[@kencoleman5007]

Greater Boston Pride. When I heard "drunken robot" my mind right away went to Bender.

[@sweetjaysus4507]

they're gonna have to a put a "do not try to bite the artworks shiny metal asses" sign next to those ones now

[@l0vemisfits]

As soon as he went in the robot Area I knew he was gonna buy one. The look of wonder on his face said it all. I really enjoy Adam he looks at things with a childhood wonder it’s great.

[@TheNiteinjail]

man what an awesome time ... how lucky you are to get to go to all these amazing creative places

[@Paulthemediocre]

What an awesome collection of artists!

[@user-pwfus]

WOW......I am totally blown away this is awesome

[@SiGhast]

11:03 "That made my day." "Hehe, it made _my_ day." So sweet.

[@tsmithdotks]

That looks like such an amazing and inspiring place to be in! Thank you for the video.

[@Helvetica09]

I love the idea of maker spaces!! There need to be many more here in Switzerland!!

[@Standbackforscience]

Wow ... those robots ... just ... wow.

[@AnUntitledPicture]

Love those scrap metal cameras!

[@androide81]

This was so fun to watch, love Adam's enthusiasm. Also look the evolution from 15:00, there are so much stiffness on presentating each other and then @ 21:40 they are like they were friends from years

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I love this place. I hope to see more tours of it.

[@nigelcarren]

The most inspiring video I have seen in some time... Thank you. Metal-botherers of the world unite!

[@UkiMalefu]

DO go there for two weeks, I'd love to see more of that place.

[@ArtfullyRogue]

what a brilliant and inspiring space!

[@rob_boss]

so much love for this stuff!

[@victorfiori105]

Thanks Adam for sharing this. This has inspired me to start building stuff out of bikes.

[@thenovicewildcamper9192]

*RAD MAX IS FKIN AWESOME 😊😊* I have just realised that i love to hear people talking about their passion, no matter the subject 😲

[@CatsArtFashion]

Is it weird that I'm tearing up from joy?!

[@andresbarriga5305]

It's not. I am too.

[@Jaqen-HGhar]

Shout out from Austin, will have to check out that piece! All the pieces are amazing.

[@roryschiffbauer4298]

When Adam buys the robot you loved.

[@JustRosieStorm]

This is so good. Thank you for making this.

[@silkycherry]

Those robots are awesome! I want one!

[@michaeljaysonbanua4870]

The way Adam eyed the robot... I knew he'll buy it weather its on cam or off cam.

[@remidocs6563]

Such a cool place, to bad i'm on the other side of the planet. Adam please post more vids like this !

[@sebo641]

those plasma cut metal sheets look like futuristic alien war gaming terrain. so cool

[@believeinmatter]

My kinda people, id love to do a tour, preferably with Adam

[@JGunlimited]

Visit again someday? Would love to see more projects from the folks there!

[@erikiacopelli451]

Man I SO WISH there was a place like that here in PR. I would love to go there all the damn time n just go crazy building shit

[@rastas000]

Love the name!!!

[@TheBlackstarrt]

Dang, this needed to be in 4k, cool looking stuff. :D

[@xwiick]

We need a return here Adam

[@mattcieszlak3379]

Seeing Adam drooling over everything I was just waiting for him to beg to buy something. Lol.

[@DaveH96]

I'd love to see a stop motion movie with the robots :D

[@amorembalming]

They go for around $450 by the way. Checked his website.

[@pitot1988]

That artist is really lly in love with his sculptures

[@BiecherBender]

that's not too much for a sculpture like this

[@PelleKuipers]

That's a really good price. I love them! I've got a workshop but this makerspace is huuuuge. Little tiny bit jealous :)

[@CadillacJak]

That's insane I could easily build this stuff with all the scrap I have so I'm gonna start building stuff tonight and hopefully I can become rich in the next couple years selling scrap garbage lol

[@davidsschwartzman7177]

@@CadillacJak It is unlikely that you would become rich. Also, if you think of it as "scrap garbage" versus art, why would anyone want to buy from you?

[@DIVINEWINDSWORD]

wow those robots are soooooo cool !

[@DaveH96]

Does the guy with the scrap metal robots have an instagram or something to follow his projects?

[@thelostbarcode]

More of this please!

[@souleatingpanda]

i love the robot guy's tripod camera's seen at 8:52!

[@andresbarriga5305]

Those kids are freaking awsome.

[@Popwasabi]

Andrés Barriga Sewer here. Thanks much!

[@wpg56]

In the bike shop,, I think it's funny that you go st8 for the Falco's ( wire cutters) Like a good stagehand would. IATSE 720 here

[@zantardis]

Give those scul guys their own film. Bill and Ted style.

[@thewiseturtle]

There is a SCUL movie.

[@Kenny112]

Great video! Adam should visit The Plant in Chicago.

[@MorphomarksArts]

Cool! Several of my friends have studios there! Alas, it's too stimulating for me to work there because of the fluorescent lights & noise. Which is a shame because Davis Square (in Somerville) is only 20 min. away. Are you still in the area (June 24,2017)?

[@bentoombs]

That's awesome!!!!!!!

[@Jpetersson]

I love the robot Adam bought! I don´t know what weird bikes and dudes were about...

[@RequiemHD]

knop3se I'd say community dude! If you're a weirdo (I'm saying that in the nicest possible way!) it's cool to find other weirdos that are into the same crazy shit as you!

[@Popwasabi]

The bikes are just how we do my friend. Feels so much better riding high up!

[@dntthe88]

It's fun. I used to go with a bicycle group and just ride around town, nothing as eccentric as them as they were mostly normal bikes, but it's just fun and social

[@jeric_synergy8581]

How mundane of you.

[@thesiiiiickest]

What?? It's so fucking cool, they make those bikes from scraps and then ride together. I wish I had a cool community like that

[@EvaSwensen]

This is so inspiring!

[@bcostell69]

Plasma art is stunning

[@mapzta]

Next one day build: A box for that beautiful robot!

[@RandomGgames]

Somerville MA!? WOO!

[@jacoblarocca9205]

Stop by sometime!

[@illustriouschin]

what's the difference between an artist and an artisan?

[@Jamster]

Sewer is a crustie. Looking cool

[@Popwasabi]

Jamster thanks bud! Miss that vest

[@ManuelsLaureano]

Make MORE ADAM!!!!!

[@PelleLysti]

Amazing place.

[@vidiotzak]

Aaaaaawesome!

[@mymorningzion]

i did not expect to see that much amazing art holy shit I thought it was just a tour haha

[@Shancyyy]

Laura Kampf would love the Scul shop

[@joshuagreening3713]

More!!

[@daanfentoon]

really need some one day builds in my life

[@RobinK]

I appreciate the subtitles. It's pretty noisy in here.

[@Dorktoys]

Skunkadelia's website is making me a little nervous since I just bought one from this video and it's still saying that it's available online...

[@Dorktoys]

Website updated, all appears good...

[@GoldenSim27]

Amazing ! in canada quebec when ? :D

[@hybridrogue4097]

Question could you build your own Stanley Cup replica? (Obviously make a video on it cause it's gonna be cool I think)

[@Lambda_Ovine]

I want an animated movie made with those robot designs, and I want Adriana to be the protagonist.

[@AwesomeRustyRrex]

Awesome

[@varjen018]

"Can we come in?" Like ANYONE into making would say no?

[@zeemanjr]

When you tell your parole officer you are going to an AA meeting you should be fine, LOL Well technically you are going to an AA meeting just of the different kind and is probably better therapy.

[@RM_3D]

robot was born on my birthday xD

[@Theexplorographer]

Adam (or anyone really) I have a couple of 3D Printers, tons of tools and knowledge. I also mentor as well. I am interested in opening my knowledge and others as well to my community and create a maker's space. Thoughts on a starting point? Is there a specific Federal Grant or some other place I can apply to get funding for an actual space? Thanks for any ideas you might have.

[@weirdoguy]

I don't know but i would assume you have to treat it as a "business" i.e make a plan by find a reasonable size space/location, try to find other people interested in co-founding or sponsoring the start up (as in the beginning it will be basically non-profit), figuring out membership fees ect, starting off basic like these with different "departments/spaces", figuring out health and safety concerns, not sure but may need to get insurance then simply work your way up from a small shop and in a few years of HARD work and investment you may end up like this.

[@m.maclellan7147]

The Explorographer Where are you located? There are plenty of "Gaps" in the growing "Maker Web". I would love to see one South of Boston. Or, even in R.I.

[@Theexplorographer]

Upstate NY. The Fingerlakes region.

[@Theexplorographer]

We all find love were we can.

[@m.maclellan7147]

Hmmm, I have no connections up there. But, might be time for you to do some networking.

[@markuslappalainen6847]

that handless guy could make a multitool prosthesis. it would look cool.

[@lunacraftcrochet]

I love Arianna. I want one