Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Laundry Folding Table!

[@tested]

Birch Workbench top 60”x27”x1.5”: amzn.to/3ZSdmRu 3M VHB Tape: amzn.to/3YGMsL0 Lufkin Black Widow Tape Measure: amzn.to/3AUKyxs Festool TS 55 Track Saw: amzn.to/3yt7iDh

[@macgyver9134]

Homedepot carries the butcher block countertops as well.

[@mikehalfmoonmullins404]

Haha , that's the wrong way to pick shit up .. had me rolling , so glad I'm not the only one who does that and then tells himself what I did wrong .

[@joshuaclaygaines]

Way cheaper just to buy it at homedepot or local lumber yard.

[@alaskankare]

Lowes & Home Depot is where you can find them in the countertop areas. not sure why he said they are hard to find....

[@napaindian62]

You can find those off the shelf’s at most Home Depot’s depending on the region. Most of the ones I’ve seen were maple. Also fun to make on your own!

[@FreejackVesa]

Please more Adam going into extreme detail about mundane home improvement. I've got my coffee and am ready to do some extreme puttering this morning. Bravo

[@Thatgeekishfamily]

I'm here for this!!!

[@rj45t568]

Yes!!

[@dh2032]

it's not mundane home improvement, when Adam does anything! 🙂

[@Logiwonk]

Ima steal your "extreme puttering" phrase, thank you.

[@louzander]

“Extreme puttering” is a sport I could get into! 😂

[@grant8653]

Adam has never given me anxiety before, but balancing a table top on its side on an uneven surface and then going here is my circular saw is doing just that now. After Decades of watching him. Thank you for the 3 way boxes/ clamps as I type this.

[@keithwoodcrest]

Came here to see if anybody else had the same anxiety lmao. Good lord.

[@kz.irudimen]

Even with the boxes it was still a beyond stupid cut, he has a table saw he could have used for that cut.

[@Lightingcap]

@@kz.irudimen A tablesaw with a dado stack or a router would be a way easier and more precise way to do that. He really doesn’t think through his steps sometimes. Love his videos, but holy crap…

[@bokiphoto]

And why use a rebate at all? The backsplash isn't going to take any stress, just plant it on there plain style, just glue it and screw it. Adam often makes me nervous, the way he handles woodwork

[@grant8653]

@@bokiphoto If it works it works. I do not mind his wood working skills just his balancing skills lol

[@mm9773]

11:44 I see it’s another video about work safety. Well done. Holy hell.

[@Rene-Hernandez]

One of the craziest ways to make a rabbet for sure

[@richardgardiner242]

BTW, those cardboard channels that protect the edge are really useful. I cut them up into shorter sections and use them to lift boards off the bench when applying varnish and paint.

[@p_campbell]

I like to keep used tp rolls in the shop for the same purpose, and many more.

[@MobiuSphere]

I personally would have used some small rubber feet on it instead of the VHB. With the weight of the block, that should be more than enough to keep it in place, and allows it to move a little when the machines vibrate in use. Plus you can just pick it up if you need to move it for maintenance/replacement. Also most Home Depots now carry butcher block countertops in store these days.

[@Stettafire]

I was also concerned about the vibrations. Washing machines vibrate a LOT. So to have something in a fixed position sitting on top of two of them sounds a bit problematic. On the butcher block hardware shop though... it depends on locale. Maybe these things are easy to find in the US but over here you'd pay a royal prenium for butcher block countertops when you could buy the timber and make one yourself for a third of the price.

[@ffdtower1]

I'd be afraid I'd have to pull it out for maintenance/repair etc. I'd just use a couple of lengths of the waffle style rubbery shelf/drawer liner. It works great for holding workpieces in place.

[@machinate]

also, you're mechanically coupling the two machines, which both vibrate. I have a feeling the system as a whole will be noisier this way.

[@charlesjohnsjr.5809]

Vhb sucks to remove

[@tbillington]

VHB comes in quite thick sizes to provide dampening from vibrations. I've used it in lots of automotive applications without issue for years.

[@subaura]

I just did a very similar upgrade! But I decided to suspend the butcher block over the machines as I was worried about vibration. Additional utility: I fabricated a rather attractive metal and wood hanging rack above - on a pulley system. So good to get these spaces right in the house. Defo going to steal those laundry organization cubbies from you Adam!

[@pamelabraman7217]

Hi Adam 😉 Mr. Savage I have to say you brought a smile to my face when you were trimming the backsplash. You made me remember that my Mom always used her tongue when she was doing something intricate. She never thought about it, but she said it gave her better control. 💖☺

[@hitmanjls30]

Would LOVE a follow-up on this in a couple months to see how the different vibrations of the units impacted the attachment of the top!

[@TCTurner]

I love all the background noises. I know a lot of people try and block it out or have noise cancelling software etc, but the simple sounds of the chair rolling around the floor is 👌

[@bikeny]

I don't mind the chair noise, but whenever hosts use music while the narration is taking place, well, let's just I am not a happy camper. Music is not needed unless it's a dance or music video.

[@betweenparties]

As a former cabinet maker/wood worker, putting a sealant on the underside will help with warping due to humidity from the washer. Just keep an eye on it over time.

[@jerrodbroholm4338]

Watching the movie and prop stuff is always enjoyable, but these practical organization and home improvement videos are exceptional. I can simultaneously enjoy Adam's commentary and suggestions, and appreciate a beautiful bit of work that I could also find practical for my own uses.

[@zaksmart3154]

We are all well acquainted with Adams workshop but not so much his home. It was an exuberant feeling to have another small glimpse into his home, once before with his home office. It would be an honor to have the opportunity to see more of Adams home and see how his and his wife's personality fill the space. Love you Adam!

[@Legitimas1113]

I am so happy to see this kind of content being uploaded on a saturday again. Great start to my weekend.

[@fredinit]

Adam - 1) Nicely Done! 2) You do home projects exactly the same way I do... tools scattered, dropping things, forgetting to stabilize until starting the cut, wracking my knuckles, sawdust scattered, etc... Thank you for being 'human' -- like the rest of us :)

[@kayzejones]

we've gone full circle now, from how to build amazing props to solving basic furniture problems... and i still love every second of the process. Being meticulous about the smallest thing, even the completely benign or ordinary is a sign of a good maker.

[@clearstream67]

Cordless track saws have revolutionized how I work with sheet goods in the shop. The precision, speed, and cut accuracy are light years ahead of trying to wrestle large materials through a table saw or using a straightedge and a "normal" circular saw. Mine is a Makita. The tracks are even compatible with Festool.

[@Lorifouri]

Great idea! Though I would put a foam mat under, for vibration. I'm sure after the 1st wash you will notice it. Thanks for posting.

[@RACOONBACON]

Watching this and eating lunch on Saturday afternoon gives me flashbacks to watching New Yankee Workshop as a kid

[@billj5645]

"Bowling alley floor"- I've never heard that but it's a good description. Most retailers call that "butcher block" even though it's not real butcher block. I wanted to build a table for my office to use as a desk, I couldn't find a premade piece in the size and cost range I wanted to I made my own by laminating strips cut from 2x6 lumber. It's not as precisely made as the commercial material but I have the pleasure of knowing that I made it.

[@Urban_Spaceman]

Only Adam would try to freehand a rabet cut on an unsupported panel whilst standing beside a carpenters work bench !

[@GameCyborgCh]

also with a table saw in the background

[@mm9773]

It’s the Adam Sandwich we’ve come to know and love. 6 million subscribers now know that THIS IS FINE.

[@variouscheeses]

That was *concerning*, but then he brought two apple boxes and a clamp... and I was still worried.

[@sithus1966]

I would have just used a router to cut the rabbet.

[@twin11797]

@@sithus1966 Exactly what I was thinking

[@HomebrewHorsepower]

My office desk is made of two sections of that butcher block countertop from Home Depot, stained and sealed with polyurethane, then mounted to an Uplift adjustable L-shaped frame that I stretched. It's absolutely beautiful.

[@PeaceLovePvm]

My sitting/standing desk was made using the same method, the motorized frames are about 150 on amazon and the top didnt bring it over the cost of a premade one by much at all. the result is a much more durable desk that was thick enough to embed a usb dock, wireless charger, and one of those 2 inch circle outlet things.

[@RogerRabbitt]

I just built a new desk with my dad, used ikea alex drawers and 2 legs to make an L shape. 6'x25" butcherblock was half off so it was actually relatively affordable

[@chrism9976]

Been wanting to do this in my laundry room. I was stuck trying to figure out how to build legs, attach it to the wall, etc... Such a simple solution. Thanks for sharing.

[@kopala4794]

Adam, I've no idea if you're reading comments, but I found your channel few hours ago and I'm enjoying your videos so much! I'm 25 years old now, and I've spent my whole childhood watching Mythbusters. I feel nostalgic and really happy that you are on YT doing daily videos. Thank you for everything!

[@Engitainment]

Buying this premade Absolutely saved you some headache - my father and I are making one from offcuts and I tell you, it has been a Trial. Looks gorgeous though, as does yours!

[@MadMunchkin]

I love how he refers to us as 'company'. My dude, you set up a camera in your laundry room. You sir, are adorable. :) I love this channel.

[@michaellilly2550]

He even had someone ring the doorbell!

[@timrobinson9978]

Weird to see you out of your cave Adam. Yet strangely gratifying to see you doing home handyman stuff like the rest of us. Nice work dude. Happy to see more like this 😊

[@matthewhanrahan9085]

Adam's joy in sharing knowledge is always great. The team at Tested to good work. But everybody's human. They always forget to add links in the description!

[@captbpward]

I am soooo glad you came back and explained that storage wall... I was really wondering what it was... love your videos!!

[@bencheney1905]

As a non-propmaster who is a new homeowner, I have long been watching all of your builds, trying to glean whatever overlapping knowledge I could to help fix up my farmhouse. THIS was SO exciting to see! Love this kind of content. (And in case you actually see this, thank you for all of the knowledge over the years!)

[@smartgorilla]

mr cowboy was in action here me thinks...

[@jasonvoyles]

Adam, after seeing a bit of struggling with the sawhorses... BORA Speedhorse (Saw Horse)... I didn't know I needed it so bad until I owned a pair.. Makes a huge difference. I always dreading getting my sawhorses out... Now it's not a chore to do it, so I reach for them frequently in my shop. :-)

[@GnomaPhobic]

I really enjoyed this. I've just started learning woodworking - I was inspired to try it out because of this channel - and I feel like an eager kid at school in his favorite teacher's class. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@Gandellion]

I love home improvements almost as much as shop builds

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

$700 festool gets Trumped by a 1/3 price ac mains saw! Priceless!! That is one lovely bit of engineered timber board. Gives me some ideas for a new workbench.

[@scottmantooth8785]

*our laundry(ish) room also is an impromptu workshop/repair station/bench...dad built an wrap about over lay for the washer and dryer so that we can utilize its surface for what we need to do if its small without having to go down to the backyard shop which is equipped for larger more labor intensive activities...we still have reasons to go down to the shop but for on the spot fixing the diminutive scale of our in house set up works very well*

[@nicksavage4763]

SO IMPRESSIVE WATCHING YOUR FABRICATING SKILLS USING YOUR LATHE and ALL YOUR OTHER SKILLS CREATING AND REPAIRING.

[@darleneholtrop4532]

Looking at these videos reminds me of the time my Dad said, with a twinkle in his eye, "I love work - I could sit and watch it all day!" 😀

[@keithreay]

Clamping the apple boxes to the workpiece was such production set move! 👏👏👏

[@gaminlegion3482]

Hey Adam, I would suggest mounting it to the wall or giving it legs framing the washer and dryer. The reason being the machines will vibrate a lot making the top vibrate and move around. It would be nice to have a solid surface while the machines are going.

[@jmmiller9]

Yup, I would have added legs and made it a table that goes over the machines as well. Avoids all the possible vibration issues and framing it close wouldn’t take up much space.

[@Eztoez]

I love the storage space on the right hand side of the laundry room

[@chiguy_]

is it me or the small things you do like throw things or the shuffle that just makes me smile so much.. all the little quirks that I have not only done but seen so many do.. hope you are able to find the random screws or brushes. anyway keep up the fun vids cheers.

[@adnamamedia]

Love these little home projects! I'm surprised you didn't put a keel fin along the underneath to slat in between the washers and hold it in place, providing an easily removable solution.

[@mikaelulvesjo762]

Hmm, all washer and driers I have seen have adjustable feets, so check if those legs are adjustable and ditch the shim that eventually going to be kicked out or moved out by the vibration.

[@luisgerena6649]

I essentially did the same thing with my washer/dryer but the way I handled the gap was to add a raised shelf over the gap. I have a bit more room in my space so I was able to add a pullout shelf drawer between the two units and did a faux panel on the exposed side of the units with a hidden door for acces to the back of the dryer. For acces of the top, the raised shelf is held in with a clear on one side and a hidden screw accessible via the hidden door on the side. The whole thing looks like a built in, but it was actually supper simple to build.

[@UncleManuel]

It's awesome to see Adam to have problems pop up like a flock of squirrels and he's equally fast to come up with a solution. This is problem solving on speed dial! 😁😁😎😎👍👍

[@CarboniteDreamer]

thank you for allowing us into your home even if its was just in spirit. I did something along those same lines with my washer dryer unfortunately since my washer is a top loader i had to extend the table from the top of the dryer but i built legs to stabilize it. made that room so much more productive. that looks so good!

[@nimrodlevy]

A quick tip: when you do wood work for outside or dam places, use boat transparent varnish instead of oil. If you do use oil you'll have to redo it every year or so, if not the wood will puff up.

[@JarrodBush-Creator]

Hey Adam, while I doubt you read these, you should probably be aware of the leveling feet present on most major appliances. Great one day build though!

[@Schvillhelm]

I feel like if you raised the shelf above the work surface about 12 inches it would make the work surface much more ergonomic for its purpose. Love the project.

[@mikem5831]

That you for reading my mind and answering me asking what this cabinets were.

[@Spielen89]

This man and this channel is my soul food. I love it so much.

[@operationstayalive]

i was just looking to do this in my laundry room, and this video popped up n my feed. thanks. more home organization stuff!

[@simonboucher7152]

I have similar washing machine and setup. I added a tablet above the piping on the back splash. In my case it was in a closet type of space, so two walls on the side, so the main board is supported on L angles.

[@chloetv1]

More Adam home improvement videos please, Tested. 👍👍

[@tested]

Noted!

[@mm9773]

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[@RunarMagnussen]

Only 2 minutes in, but this is something I've been wanting to do for years in my laundry room. I was thinking of just a piece of plywood or painted MDF, but I believe I've got 23 minutes left to be convinced of making it a solid wood top!

[@ostekuste3646]

I had an old Lakeside stainless steel table from a butcher shop. The work surface was kind of cold and didn’t really feel nice to work on, so I built a top out of one of these butcher blocks for it. I had enough after cutting it to size that I was able to use as a matching backsplash about 6” tall. I used lag screws and washers from the underside of the stainless surface to secure it. I love the much more substantial and warm feel it has now. Almost too nice to work on. (Almost!)

[@LukeTheGinge]

We used to have a similar (less elegant) worktop mounted on top of the washer and dryer for a similar purpose, but a dryer fault made it all go up in flames. I’d factor in some cooling/ventilation between the top of the machines and the wood. Those things get hot!

[@frustratedalpaca7321]

Not that anyone cares, but as someone from the kitchen world, I appreciate Adam really making sure to correctly categorize the slab as bowling alley style versus butcherblock. Butcherblock can come in a variety of sizes, but the most crucial aspect is that end grain is up. Why Adam may have had trouble finding that type of slab is because unfortunately the big blue and orange box stores don't care as much, and refer to what he uses as butcherblock counter tops, and it irks me to no end. Rant over, this video is great, Adam is awesome, whoever is reading this, have a great day!

[@chakrazoo]

great build. I like foam tape for things that vibrate or shimmy. That solid of a surface will eventually rattle or "hum" even certain weather stripping works great

[@melonjolly47]

If you start your pull-saw cut at a lower angle and hold it further on the handle, using your second hand as a guide, you might find it a little easier. Fantastic video as always. :)

[@wwaxwork]

Folding table is great and all, but I am going to need way more info about that cool linen storage cabinet.

[@NicholasG28]

I love the fact that Adam has a door closer for his laundry room door. Brilliant

[@jeffw691]

I assume the laundry room is in the garage, which makes sense since he said they lost a spot to park in the garage for the bins. Interior garage doors have to be self closing.

[@bodaciousskies]

You have been posting daily this week and its made my week go by faster and i appreciate that. Shout out to Ms. Savage too for taking good care of you

[@veganconservative1109]

Seriously. I am jealous of the size of your laundry room. Mine is enough room for two machines and standing space.

[@johnniebgoode]

"...embigens the room...." Outstanding.

[@christopherpassmann6949]

Love the end result! However, if it was my build, I would have made the backsplash a couple of inches taller. But that's just my opinion.

[@NitaKerns]

I just love the "realness" of your videos. This really takes me back to being a kid, watching my dad tinker and build and create in his workshop in our basement. I can smell the sawdust and glue and varnish, I can see all the cans and plastic bins filled with nails and screws, the piles of wood scraps, the bundles of extension cords! I loved being down there with him, watching him work and asking him questions- he ALWAYS has time to share with me. The only way this video could be more perfect would be classic rock on the radio and the damn air compressor kicking on and scaring the shit out of me. 🤣🤣

[@Platypi007]

It adds a lot of warmth to a very white room!

[@billparrish4385]

I was glad for the explanation of the storage bins across from the washer/dryer. At first glance, I thought they were a bank of drawers from a morgue. "To each his own," I thought, but the part that had me concerned was there didn't seem to be enough room to pull them out all the way. Meaning, I guess, that you'd have to wait for the _rigor mortis_ to wear off before moving the bodies? 😎

[@keithbuck99]

Another name for that sort of board, here in the UK is "timberboard". Used it a fair bit myself, it can be a little challenging to find truly LARGE or thick boards. But, with a bit of creative doweling and biscuit jointing you can combine boards that are too narrow and/or thin to makeup larger/thicker boards if needed!

[@johnbenson4672]

I'm building a replacement shelf in our laundry room. There wasn't a stud on the far edge of the shelf and the particle board shelf started to take on an inverted curve. The wood is recovered wood from the front steps of the house (The house was built in 1920 and the front steps were in rough shape when I bought it) I used a wheelbarrow as an improvised saw horse at cut the board at 52 inches. After gluing, sanding and painting the shelf will be put in place.

[@TobyGlover13]

Adam using a piece of scrap clamped to the foot of the circular saw to act as a fence blew my mind. Never seen that technique before

[@MikkoTikkanen]

Curious how this is going to hold up as it effectively bonds two separately shaking things as one 😛

[@brandonyoung-kemkes1128]

The only problem I can see with you putting a piece of wood on top of those two pieces of equipment is If the washer ever has an unbalanced load, it could potentially shake it loose or worse damage the top of the washer, so just keep that in mind if you don’t have an overloading issue, then you’re probably good to go.

[@SomeGuysGarage]

This is 100% going to happen....but that's all Adam does, shoddy half ass work that wobbles around.

[@henry17403]

Yeah, my comment to myself on seeing how it was to be mounted was "does Adam's washer not dance around during some loads?"

[@theuglywolf2536]

@@SomeGuysGarage Hahaha stay mad over nothing, clown

[@macedk]

My thought was that must be a reason why they are not joined together at the top. The "normal" resonance of the cabinet is nok locked be the table. Time will tell. :)

[@CCW-lz6oh]

@@SomeGuysGarage willing to bet he makes a better living than you doing his "half assed" work. If you dont enjoy or like his work, just dont watch it?

[@Grimdari]

Tested is really poplar today. Also should get some reusable silicone brushes for your glue applications. That way you don’t have to throw away so many of your acid brushes.

[@mm9773]

Silicone brushes are okay, and they’re super easy to clean. For this one, I’d just use my finger.

[@balzacq]

With those brushes I always have to pick shed bristles out of the glue, so for my next project I bought the silicone brush kit.

[@jakubmakalowski6428]

Can’t tell if it’s a pun or typo.

[@captaindunsell8568]

With the 9 and 10’ ceilings in Florida, we had room to stack them and create space that way. Added shelves on each side for more storage..

[@DennisFord-be7yc]

I think a plain tung oil finish may be prone to water spotting given it's proximity to the wash sink. I would suggest waiting for the tung oil to fully cure and then giving it a topcoat of clear water based acrylic.

[@JanCiger]

Adam, no idea about how the washing machines work in California but here in Europe I certainly would not attach anything directly to or on top of one. Once they start the spinning cycle, they tend to jump and vibrate around, especially if not fully or evenly loaded. I can't imagine that board is going to help matters - it will likely beat the crap out of the surface of both your machines and possibly the wall once the dance starts. If you want such folding table, fix the board either to the wall or on legs around the machines so that the vibrations won't transfer to it.

[@Shannon3DTest]

Was literally thinking about Adam getting his hair cut and he thanks me for noticing!

[@ALWhiteAuthor]

A wonderful tool you may like is called a biscuit jointer. That slot you had to cut along the edge would have been much easier and safer with one. You can set the depth and just slide the guide along the edge while it's still laying flat.

[@veganconservative1109]

Oh my gosh, I have your washing machine! Thought the early on vid of the side/top looked familiar, but was like "...nah...what would be the odds?" Sib also got some of those tables when they were on special. I'd do what you did except I don't have the dryer (not necessary here in the desert.)

[@simes888]

Needed to oil the underside too, it’ll end up cupping in the moist environment that is a laundry room.

[@leeh.6371]

Just a couple things, I would've put a lip on the under side to slot over the machines, and also most appliances have screw in/adjustable feet for leveling them. And last but not least you could've made the backsplash a bit taller with a top that slides all the way to the wall which would've made a sort of mini shelf 👍

[@STSGuitar16]

really cool getting to see inside Adam's home like this, even if it is just the laundry room lol

[@viperman300]

Definitely thought the table was gonna be folding… not a folding table. I was waiting to see the hinges and how it was going to work with the space but this makes much more sense. 🤣

[@joshdemarco9270]

Right, I thought the same exact thing... "when is he gonna decide this would be better if it folded??" Until he started taping it down and I had to go read the title again.

[@DavePlaysGaming]

I understand the need for flexibility, but you might want to revisit this design soon Adam. If your washer/dryers have any wobble to them while in use, the top might end up sliding off from the vibrations. You could solve it by building a back and sides surround for the machines that you can attach the top to. essentially, it would be a cupboard that encloses 4/5 faces of the machines and allow the top to float above them.

[@edm00se]

Thank you for clamping before continuing the cut of the groove for the rabbet.

[@brandonyoung-kemkes1128]

I was just talking to my mom yesterday about having one of these.

[@jackbozarth]

I have never thought about clamping a guide board to a circular saw before

[@CheyenneRose]

I love this episode of "One Day Builds" meets "This Old House". You even hit my TOH red button in which someone mentions poplar and I'm obligated to say "It's a very poplar choice." 😎😆

[@Maou3]

That tracksaw is an awesome tool

[@WayneWerner]

Instead of tape you could use forstner bits and embed some rare earth magnets, since washer/dryers are usually steel

[@gigaphonicon]

Funny the variety of things people keep such as I have no wooden clothes pins at my house but I have a box of about 50 shims. Awesome quick upgrade

[@smartgorilla]

the feet have screw you can adjust. no pins needed in europe. i put rubber underneath. less vibrations

[@nathkrupa3463]

You are awesome Adam sir thanks for the sharing this video sir.

[@robcolone8546]

Being a woodworker/furniture maker, I was quite pleased to see your festool track saw

[@francisbeland8959]

Yeah me too.... until he used it like he did for the rabbet.

[@aldantler]

Dang, I'd love to get my hands on one of those prefab'd wooden tops and make a new computer desk. I can't stand melamine board. Birch Ply would be my next best thing, but I fancy the look of that top. Staining & finishing that would be my jam!

[@Enn-]

Track saw? Oh! Wow! That's slick!

[@30DayReviews]

turned out nice only thing I wonder is how that will effect both machines with the vibration over time as well as how long it will stick

[@josephhathaway5053]

Adam you might want to level that dryer with its feet. They screw in and out for that purpose. That clothes pin will vibrate out eventually.

[@2TheHandsome]

I'm going to have to invest in a track saw, or make rails for my current circular saw to run between. Git rid of any wiggling or slight veering I do. I curl to left it seem, same when I bowl.