Adam Savage's Nailer and Stapler Storage Rack

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In this tale from the cave, Adam recaps a recent weekend build he couldn't resist making: a storage rack for his collection of favorite staplers and nailers. From his trusty T50 staple gun to pneumatic staplers that he's been favoring lately, these shelves needed to hold nailers of all sizes. And that's where Adam ran into an unexpected problem. Let's hear him tell the story!
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[@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100]

Good ❤️🌹👌👍💯

[@PinkGoldPetch]

Ah thanks! :)

[@jippenfaddoul]

I'm tempted to get one to modify. Question is... "untested" vs "Tested in production"

[@alexyork4885]

I am proud to be an American. 🇺🇸 *TRUMP 2020*

[@Madcat1975]

One thing I always like about Adam and his builds is he tells you when he screwed up, how he screwed up and how to fix the screw up.

[@nickf3242]

Yeah. Adam is not afraid to admit when he messes up but for some reason this time hit me the hardest. I came to the realization that I put projects or even everyday things off because I imagine failing or it not coming out perfect in my head before I even start. I'm a perfectionist with OCD and I've been working to remedy those thoughts these last couple of years to not be paralyzed by indecision and fear of failing. This video helped with another baby step of progress for me. I have to tell myself "it's okay to make mistakes!"

[@nickf3242]

@Martin the Maker Thanks for the words of encouragement. I can't wait to check out your creations on your channel:)

[@alexyork4885]

🇺🇸 *TRUMP 2020* 🇺🇸

[@ericsnis]

There is something reassuring about knowing that even people more experienced than me screw up sometimes.

[@9nxt]

i built a deck with a ramp and i didnt do math so the ramp ended up 5 inches of the ground lol. i slapped another whole sheet of thick plywood and it worked out to an inch off the ground :/ :D

[@Toahmisae]

"There's not much you can do to screw it up. But I found a way." This is so extremely familiar. There's alway a weird way to screw something up.

[@llearch]

I was waiting for fencepost error to show up - eg, shelf height is height of space plus thickness of shelf, not just the height of the shelf - but he managed to avoid that. And still messed it up. Truly a rock star, I can only dream of messing up on his scale. ;-]

[@ashlardarned2540]

Please don't feel guilty about these kinds of projects for yourself! You still filmed a time lapse, which combined with the narrative, provided a wonderful video that was just as entertaining! It's a trade off. In your usual format you bring the audience along live for the twists and turns of a build, and it's a very raw live view of your thoughts and process. The format for this build provides a wonderful concise story because you're describing things that have already happened, allowing you to describe the process from an observers perspective. One of the things unique to this format is it allows you to reflect and describe your feelings, which sometimes gets lost in a live filmed format. I like this format. Thank you!

[@Ziz62266]

Reminds me of one of my favorite building philosophies: "The problem with doing it right the first time is that no one appreciates how difficult it was."

[@wings0sgniw]

I love that you share when things go wrong! Fixing mistakes is when we learn, and it's great to see people at the top of their game still learning. Thanks for the vid!

[@Dougie2945c]

Love that giant movable Swiss Army Knife. Used to see it displayed in a local shop in my area many years ago

[@Charlie.M.Green1905]

One of the first things I noticed

[@simplelifediy1772]

at 4:24 the music starts and the knife is dancing in the background

[@pauljr4706]

I love seeing this display in timelapse 🤣

[@waterup380]

Thank you

[@robfenwitch7403]

I believe Stephen Fry has one too.

[@jTempVids]

I love these videos. Doesn't matter what Adam is doing in his shop, I find it interesting. I really need to start applying some of these organization techniques to my garage.

[@connorhowlett2489]

I cannot express how much I admire the density yet neatness of your workshop, there’s stuff everywhere, not an empty shelf. Yet none of it is out of place, I think it’s beautiful

[@jonpierce8342]

I just bought my first house. The garage is nothing compared the the basement where I used to rent... organization is everything! I am working on organizing my old 40x60 foot shop space into a single car garage space... I need my tools to be functional. There is so much opportunity to mess it up if I am not absolutely on top of the build... I really appreciate your organizing skills. Keep up the great content!

[@andyaitken4243]

Also to add, for someone as accomplished and talented as Adam to admit and show his mistakes is a blessing for any kid wanting to start becoming a woodworker or to a guy with a few years experience.

[@silvioatutube]

Thanks for letting us know you're human too, and mess up just like us. I'm currently attending a training program to build some components for some European Aircraft manufacturer, and it's all new to me. I have zero experience with this. And that scares me. Today, in class, I was felling way over my head, like I'm biting more than I can chew. But seeing you, Adam, one of today's Greatest Renaissance Men, confessing you fail just like that rest of us gave me hope. Thank you! Really, really thank you!

[@Dem0n1337]

Always love these "humanizing" moments. Adam makes them so much better. Truly an idol man. Your drive and fun for it all is what keeps me coming back.

[@douglascampbell9809]

I've run about a pallets worth of staples through fine wire 22-gauge staplers building furniture in a factory setting over a period of 8 years. Adam if you look really hard you can find a BeA staple gun that is fully automatic for stapling beading details on furniture. They are a blast but kind of scary to use. They also make super short staples (2mm prong depth) for stapling this beading to cardboard for panels.

[@Drakefance5]

Adam Has to be the most productive Celebrity KZbinr. As far as i understand, all the others just make vlogs where as Adam's building things weekly.

[@AciDCooL1985]

"It takes a little bit out of you". Oh man I know the feeling, just did a project with some douglas wood, used water based stain as a finish. And I should have been done after that.. But I came back the next day to find the nastiest moldy water damage everywhere on all the pieces of wood. Evaluated and realised I've been using the water based stain only during last summer and now in fall the weather is so much colder that it just couldn't dry at night in my garage. Had to re sand all of the lumber again and bought a different stain and all was good after one more day. Just when you think you are finished. That just happens sometimes and is part of the experience. It can be frustrating but still rewarding when you finish your project. And thanks for showing not only the good parts but also the timelapse of a really well done failure.

[@cide44]

Honestly man the most important thing I've learned from watching your videos is that we all screw things up sometimes. It's easy to get discouraged if things don't go as planned. Keep at it!

[@cmnieman1]

That Swiss army knife marketing display is so cool! I remember a cutlery store as a kid that had one identical, or very similar, I would stand outside the window in awe and one day hoping to own my own Swiss Army Knife. Finally in middle school I had saved enough and my mom allowed me to buy my own to which I still own to this day. Once again, very envious of another object in "The Cave".

[@iconirec2009]

I love this channel and all of your projects. Through no fault of your editors, camera persons, video planners I kinda like this video style more. A little less heavily edited, mildly shorter commentary. One day builds are fantastic and beautifuly edited but sometimes a nice simple "This is the problem and how I fixed it" with a little narration makes this short sweet and to the point.

[@jippenfaddoul]

Its good to have both. Keeps the channel feeling human.

[@kennyc1375]

Just color code the staples and nails to each tool that can fit that size. Like paint the inside bottom of the individual compartment and then wrap the handle of the matching tool with the same color duct tape. Should make things pretty simple. Always fun to see these kinds of simple videos!

[@MrSbfan2000]

When I build this type of thing, and I just did a whole parts room, I cut the dados at a standard measurement. For the parts room it was 3". That way you can remove a divider here and there to make larger spaces. It's always helpful because needs of tools and parts change over time. When you say you don't like building things permanent I'm kinda surprised you don't do the same thing. I do the same thing cutting dados though. HATE changing blades so I just run it though multiple times on the 8th blade.

[@DLSnyder03]

Next episode, "Custom built storage unit to organize my custom built storage units." I can't wait.

[@o2bsam]

My Dewalt 18 gauge narrow crown stapler is one of my all time favorite tools. Thanks Adam!

[@girlsdadx3]

And all this time I thought Adam was infallible. So great to know that he makes mistakes just like the rest of us do. Adam thanks for being real and sharing with us all the ups and downs of being a baker. Love your show.

[@deanaoxo]

I love when something i'm about to do pops up in my feed. I just fell in love with an 18 gauge stapler and can't wait to put this all together with my pinners. Thanks Adam.

[@gadreem]

even simple things can go wrong, we all are human beings, it just encurage me to continue creating, nice job Adam. Thanks

[@PelleKuipers]

Nice video and build. I'm going through a similar situation. I'm building a stand for my piano and after carefully making it at measuring everything I ended up painting it with oil based paint. I painted it in the loft of my house, which apparently wasn't warm enough. After four weeks of leaving it drying I started sanding it today. It's really annoying but at the same time I'm glad I only painted one of the four parts. So now I'm going to go with water based and leave it in my bedroom to dry. Bit of a smell but at least it'll be done drying within a year.

[@filippograziani7735]

I'm italian, we are currently stuck at home becouse of the virus emergency but boy.....what would I give to spent this month of quarantine in that shop! Thanks for making this time a lil lighter Adam.

[@itsstoreytime]

Always admire Adam's honesty, it makes me so much happier to try and fail knowing I'm not the only one!

[@Russwig]

Adam, I'm so glad to hear that you actually have enough time to yourself to do a casual project "for yourself" on a Saturday. I envision you running non-stop from filming to filming event to keep up with your brand.

[@CommishPaul]

What a deceivingly simple build! Thank you for this, Adam. Great idea for my shop, too!

[@carlorezzonico7852]

I did the same this weekend! Went into the maker's space I'm part of and built a clamp rack to improve the shop... but mostly to please my obsession with organization...

[@matthijs2101]

So happy Adam that you share your mishaps and how you cope with it!

[@fsj197811]

Nice to see professionals make oopses like that too. Someday I might get my 'shop' (garage) organized as well as yours is. It took you two tries but WELL DONE! Thanks for sharing your time with us all.

[@theducksofwar]

Love that you show the whole process, not just the pretty bits. Could we see a short vid on the cave’s air system and how it is used day-to-day?

[@WhenWillILearn]

It's nice to see you fail, but only to know that you're human. It's so easy to think that people like you have either always been infallible or have somehow reached infallibility. You sharing your failures gives so many people hope in their own abilities. So thank you for being open with us.

[@stephenoran2019]

This was a good one, Adam! I really appreciate it when someone screws up and doesn't hide it! Awesome case!

[@thekodanator]

I appreciate your comment at 8:00 about just pushing through. Its true that it usually doesn't take as long as you think.

[@arbonransom8992]

I could see this being an enjoyable series based on the weekend builds. Not as in depth, just some time lapse and some input from Adam. I'd enjoy it

[@BillyTheChamp]

Having my own shop, these are the best. I'm constantly trying to figure out how to save space while adding new machines.

[@a.freeland179]

During the timelapse part (3:20) I completely missed what you did. Cause my eyes got stuck on your Swiss army pocket knife advertisement display moving at double the seed over your back.

[@ryancourt8065]

Me too lol

[@shanebennett7028]

Same here. He needs to pull that down and talk about it.

[@ryancourt8065]

I thought it was a perpetual motion machine lol

[@zackkros7528]

Stay safe Adam! I love your set-up for the staplers! Have a fantastic wonderful day Adam! And again stay safe out there, because of the Corona Virus and all.

[@kevinmorgan3877]

Hi, I couldn't find a way to email you so am putting this info on hear. I'm a Ceramic Restorer for antiques ect, and have to find ways around problems, so one day I was trying to find a way to make superglue have more body and be able to hold a shape till I activated it , what I came up with is if you add plaster of Paris to it and mix it together it doesn't go off till activated, holding a shape and acting like a ceramic, it can be carved or filed/sanded and repainted with no bad effects, you may have to try different types of glue ( thick is what I use and find a plaster that doesn't make it go off fast ( one of mine does but not the other) but it can be done. Hope this helps in some way, ( model making ?) . Thanks for what you do. Kev.

[@86fifty]

That feeling Adam describes, of realizing something's messed up and then having to dredge up the energy to go fix it when you thought you were done?? That's how I felt every day waking up for high school... Adam seems to have infinite energy and stick-to-it-ive-ness (who else is as lucky on this earth as to have a job and a shop they love so much, they're EXCITED to go in on the WEEKENDS to work?? For fun??), so maybe he hasn't experienced this, but anyone with depression or fatigue issues probably knows it well: Every single bad day starts like that moment of failing to place the tools into the newly-made box, and ends with MAYBE a finished product that's better than where you started... but all the 'sweetness' of bittersweet victory has gone rancid, so all that is left is bitter regret, sour frustration, because you know you have to do it all again the next day; and you have to START from that place of having an unexpected problem to fix that you can only blame yourself for... Guess I'm having a bad day today, huh? :/

[@gerantgerant]

That Tetsuo reference was beautiful. Love all your videos Adam. Thank you!!

[@PedalBox]

Caught this one early, always love the storage solutions, need to implement many in our workshop

[@cookiecutie8759]

What I'd like to see is Adam build one of the sliding doors like in the Expanse, even just a cover for a regular door to give it the sci fi look and feel. The detailing on them is great. My tool storage is finished in my shop, I need some ideas on a build.

[@NickHafling3r]

Thanks for sharing the mistakes of a master craftsman with us. You give us hope.

[@libertarian1637]

The notch(es) are called dado(s) if they’re in the field (middle of the wood) and called a rabbet if on the edge of the wood. Both can add strength to intersection of panels.

[@robertmills4298]

It nice to see mistakes, some gloss over them, thank you Adam. Great tutorial.

[@tay13666]

I rarely have the energy to fix/rebuild it at that point. I usually have to call it a day, and come back at it again the next day. Gives me time to accept the problem, and resign myself to doing it again. Sometime I even come up with an improvement on the fixed version. (though, in an instance like this, with glue, I would definitely disassemble before the glue sets up)

[@MakeForOthers]

Ah man...frustratingly happens to all of us! Nice job sticking with it and finishing!

[@drleo2641]

Adam. Big fan. Can't believe after all those years you're willing to look at a tool again?!!! 💪🤘

[@Lolbama2012]

I will never stop being jealous of Adam's shop.

[@kennysmomcs]

Organizing your work space makes things easy to find I worked in shops and it being messy or disorganized made things difficult could never find the tools when needed because they were never where they were supposed to be...I just made a mobile cart with all my tools and ladder on it so I had everything when needed and didn't have to carry around heavy tool bag all day long

[@Phil_Goodman]

I love you so much Adam Savage! I learn so much from you

[@kennysmomcs]

Lighting is most important for me when working on small/micro things I do like the adjustable lights you have on the workbench you can always add hooks to the side of the tool holder you built so you can hang accessories.....

[@RandomPerson-sb5mw]

I have the same Senco pinner. Great for finish work!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome Nailer an Stapler Storage Rack , Adam !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ingriddaniel766]

Good job on pushing through and fixing it, Adam! It helps us to know that you do that, too! And I would also love to know more about the movable Swiss Army knife.

[@DealingWithDisasters]

I love tis channel, could you one day do like a deep cleaning of your space, talking about what you want to switch out and look and the progression of what tools you use while also getting satisfying cleaning done?

[@sparqqling]

I like the time-lapses, keep doing weekend builds!

[@Jragron]

YES keep the shop utility pieces coming

[@SimplyDudeFace]

Love the time lapse. Much better then the "I didn't record it because I was by myself". Keep them coming. :-)

[@billmatangos2986]

Hey Adam, you should also look at using a 23 gauge pin nailer also. They are a wonderful tool for assembling wood with an almost invisible hole.

[@my5cents4u]

Inspiring! Personal! Honest! Fun! - THANK YOU!

[@zsombor_99]

I watched MythBusters a lot in the past on Discowery channel❗ That was one of my favorites and I watched all episodes of it❗ 💙 Your inventions are awesome, Adam❗ 👍

[@quickdb7]

I really enjoyed this video format. The shorter length video of the build w/ narration and time-lapse. Adam should feel this isn't throwing away narrative capital at all. Great content.

[@cyriously_nick2191]

The tetsuo reference shows Adam is a real one 👍🏻

[@patkane5018]

Love it!! You're human like the rest of us... i do enjoy watching you organize the cave☺☺

[@Onegoldstarisenough]

I love you man! Thank you for always sharing the mistakes as well.

[@superlegoboysz]

Used a pneumatic stapler in an upholstery shop I worked at, they're amazing

[@nokiot9]

Adams wheely stations and custom boxes are legendary.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

@Adam Savage's Tested If there's one aspect of design school I understand full hearty, is Adam's point at 8:08 _"…it's such a grind to push through. It's never gonna take as long as you think it is. It never takes as long as I am afraid it's going to and it's never as bad as I think it's going to be…"_

[@bobbonham4823]

Oh, I never have had to rebuild something like that...... NOT! Thanks for sharing the mistakes as well.

[@danmyers2759]

I love these “infrastructure” builds. Can’t get enough of them.

[@bb33warrior]

One day I really want to meet Adam. Because he is one of the biggest figures along with the Mytybuster's group that really shaped my childhood and who I am and how I look at things.

[@kameljoe21]

I love how he likes the air what evers.... I have had a senco finish set for many years along with a framing air nailer. The finish pro sent includes a brand nailer, finish nailer and stapler in it which does crowns staples. I find that you can do a lot more with an air stapler than one would thing, I keep a hand full of sizes of braids, nails, staples and framing nails of all sizes. Makes life easy. Staples work great when you have the shelf that has the backing coming off, Or a dresser that has the back coming off or even need to repair a rail or 2 in them. Pretty much anyone can buy a fair air compressor from big box store or harbor freight for around 100 dollars and enough air tools to make a guy or gal happy for a few hundred bucks. Air tools can be as low as 10 dollars to as much as 100s. In some cases an all electric unit can be far better.

[@BloodoperaBlackvomit]

Thx for this content. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@achuck4321]

I love these vids. Thanks Adam and tested. happy 10 years!!

[@CDOOMED]

Adam, you are a nerd above many, and to even drop an Akira reference? You are a nerd above mere mortal nerds. Kudos to you. ANother tool you may appreciate is called a multitool, you'll love it if you already don't own one. Since you have Dewalts, check out their multitool.

[@elchombocustomdioramas2209]

Finally some organization to some or your power tools Thanks for sharing!

[@diegomadero3792]

This is the kind of content I subscribed for. Has been a while...

[@thomaswasselin6335]

It happens to me all the time haha, especially when I do my own circuit board. Now I model every in CAD or illustrator and like that I can mirror every and don’t have to torture my brain during the building process. It take a little more time but I thank myself to allow me to have a no brain assembly after a long day of work haha. Plus you have a nice blueprint I you want to do it again or to share it if needed

[@jeric_synergy8581]

What a master recounter.

[@mythradites509]

I would love to see what you have for paint storage. I personally don't have stockpiles of spray paint cans but I do have a large quantity of smaller dropper bottles of paint for my airbrush. There are plenty of commercially available products for organization and storage. What do you have for airbrush tools and paints?

[@ParkersPlayground]

This is something I need to do for the cordless tools in the shop space in my parents garage, the corded and cordless tools in my shop space get out of place and lost real easily. So I think I’ll be making something like this in the near future and putting it on my channel Project Nerd Cave - (and the makers at BYUI), as soon as I’m able to do so

[@jbaby362]

I love his phrasing of narrative money

[@ThaNea193]

Why do I get the feeling that he's been told off for building things off camera? 😂 So he solves it by filming with his phone, gives the material to editing and continues doing his own thing. 👏👏👏

[@rootvalue]

Thank you for captions!!!!!!

[@PatrickBrentlinger]

This is such a good idea, I might have to do one for my own shop, thanks.

[@geoffstandee]

Recommendation for the new tool shelves: Add two knobs on both sides at each level so that you can add an appropriately sized bungie cable to keep things from falling out during transport or potential earthquake. *knocks on MDF*

[@rustedrestoration5539]

Lol I literally just went through this while creating a trailer for my channel. Thought I was done then realized I edited it in the wrong frame rate. 2 1/2 hours spent! I'll just caulk it up as a learning experience and will not be making that mistake again. Anyways keep up the great work sir. P.S. I remember seeing the mythbusters trailer when I was a kid and couldn't wait to see the show. I was not disappointed when I did.

[@Nathan_Talisien]

This video reminded me of something a carpenter friend told me once years back... "Utility might not be king, but it's certainly the powers behind the throne!" It definitely sounds like something Adam might say, doesn't it? 😛

[@craigpaterson5090]

Drunk Adam at x0.25 speed is glorious! I love this man!

[@byemgs9966]

That moving swiss knife is just beautiful

[@Bobby82568]

Cool beans man! I also love the pneumatic stuff. I always use my pneumatic rivet gun and I love it. How’d everyone like the poker table?

[@Dywrektor]

Wishing you a great day, Adam!

[@sebastiantreloar6045]

I really loved this style of video. Even though this was a simple project you told it in a stupid simple way and didn't over complicate it. That's an art in itself

[@alienfac32]

Thank u for taking your time to film the time lapses. What was with the moving of the tablesaw tho? might be the next project fixing that?