Adam Savage Upgrades His Mini Bandsaw!

[@tested]

Corded Portable Bandsaw: amzn.to/2XvhbNG Cordless Portable Bandsaw: amzn.to/2M7mZYh Pica Deep-Hole Marker (Black) amzn.to/3aCCBOT Pica Deep-Hole Marker (Red) amzn.to/2RfRO0n Watch the first part of this build here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIrUdXV5ZcqZoJY

[@leviathanpriim3951]

I think replacing the trigger with a pwm module control knob would have worked as well

[@aserta]

Long reach, needle nose pliers for pulling chips, Adam's lathe is stout enough that he can machine a bolt/rod part a twice it's thickness away from the chuck, and he needs a oil lubricant, that sticks to the insert better, because all he's doing is pseudo-quenching the part/pill with that light weight coolant. And for the love of God, science, flying cows with alien buddies, tell him to take off the ring and watch when operating the lathe. Seriously, this is the most common mistake to make. Degloving is no joke, and it's the least worst thing that can happen. Knock on wood.

[@frankgrimes4336]

17:00 Sorry abouzt my english: I have a tip for you, if you want to measure the length of the heel in waves or the like, I linked you a picture. Unfortunately I only found it in German but there are pictures. I mean the last picture on the page. This is a bit more accurate to measure. Great video www.schieblehre.org/schieblehre-messen.html

[@maxleadleybrown]

@@aserta I guess you didn't hear that he pretty nearly degloved his hand a couple of weeks ago?

[@trahar6257]

aserta Had a close friend of mine get his glove caught working alone at night. Wrapped his whole arm up and pulled him up off the ground so he couldn’t hit the foot brake. He had to dislocate his shoulder to hit the Estop People laugh at me about safety but I’ve meet way to many people with finger bits missing

[@jaspersieniewicz9396]

I have really enjoyed these quarantine one day builds because it really feels like its Adams channel now. I like that it seems less scripted and more genuine.

[@martinlima]

How complicated do you want the mechanism to be? Adam: Yes.

[@troy4393]

I mean, that's about the easiest mechanical way to do it "correctly". That mechanism will easily outlive the bandsaw itself.

[@alakani]

​@@troy4393 The lever is pushing on the corner of the trigger, the side load will wear out the switch faster. But it probably won't get adjusted constantly so it should be fine. Couldn't hurt to add a timing chain and jackshaft on the other side of the lever, and make the interface to the switch slightly compliant. Maybe an anti-backlash mechanism for high speed adjusting. Definitely need an absolute RPM gauge on the dial, so add in a tensioner, and cam to account for the non-linearity of the switch. Maybe quantize the dial to integer speed values using a cog and magnets, but there are times when you'd want to turn that off so use an electromagnet instead. Half RPMs would be cool so you could add a hall sensor and shift register. Might as well add another electromagnet and make it into an induction motor, and add a microstepper driver to get thousandths of an RPM and CNC control. Don't forget the cameras and cloud services and AI to set ideal speed automatically based on material type, operator mood, and how close to Friday it is

[@troy4393]

@@alakani You point about the switch is actually a legitimate concern, some switch assemblies are shoddy enough for that to be a problem. I've had to fix this model a few times for non-switch related reasons; it can take any reasonable side loading without issue.

[@gritnix]

True engineer....had he wired in a fan rheostat as the switch he’d have just gotten the speed control for free.

[@bryanhumphreys940]

@@gritnix I know, Adam has said electronics isn't his strong suit. If it was me, I'd have taken that thing apart and reverse engineered the trigger and replaced it with a rheostat/pot. I'd still have a separate switch though so that it 'remembers' the last speed it was set to.

[@Verlisify]

That lever terrifies me at the end. Wiggling your arm past a blade on a rocking stand. Good thing he changed the handle because that was super bad

[@deefdragon]

when he mentioned where he wanted to place the speed controller in the first video I was terrified. I would HATE to reach around a moving blade to adjust the speed. SUPER dangerous imo.

[@IVIuggle]

I was thinking that too towards the end, but when you think about how he'll be using it, with the speed control on the right side you shouldn't ever have to reach in front of the blade to change speeds. He'll always be able to safely change speeds with his right hand away from the blade. Still, a dial on the side of the box would have been ideal.

[@darthkratos9723]

Sonac totally agree, he can make a handle on the side of the machine and have it still works the similar way but safer

[@RichardTallent]

@@IVIuggle .... except when he's using his LEFT hand to turn the knob while aiming the camera with his right hand... yikes! I was holding my breath, especially with the whole thing wobbling around.

[@IVIuggle]

@@RichardTallent very true, that was not fun to watch, hopefully he installs a heavy steel plate under the box to keep it from wobbling around so much

[@bruce4623]

I had thought you were going to remove the trigger button all together and run some wires over and put a Knob type variable controller on the side where you cut out the rectangle....

[@BrinkHouse]

That's what I was hoping. The saw already has a variable speed controller in the handle, all he'd have to do is remove it, extend the wire and relocate it on the box somewhere. So much cleaner and more reliable.

[@bruce4623]

@@BrinkHouse Great Minds think aloke! *(-;*

[@BrinkHouse]

@@bruce4623 I will say though, the mechanism w handle he swapped to at the end is VERY cool. Great engineering from Adam, as always!

[@bruce4623]

@@BrinkHouse Oh my yes!.... I hated that 1st handle he put on, the 2nd one looks and functions way better!

[@tombryant5029]

I've seen rheostat switches for this precise application in both Rockler and Woodcraft's catalog and websites. Still, those solutions don't have the nice mechani-porn feel of something like this. There are German engineers out there who I'm sure are in ecstasy right now having watched this.

[@lvgray76]

Additional switch safety tip. It looks like you connected the line voltage to the center pole of the DPDT switch, and connected the tool to the bottom pole. This works, but with a DPDT switch it also means that when the switch is in the "off" position, you have not really interrupted the line voltage, but rather you've routed it to the bare top conductor, a hazardous condition. Better idea is to run the line voltage to the bottom pole and connect the tool to the center pole. The switch will still work as intended, but now when the switch is "off", the line voltage is truly interrupted and you won't have an unexpected hot terminal in your tool.

[@brighamcardon5076]

Ignorance is bliss

[@therealfaloun]

Props to the editor on this. Dubbing over the timelapse of Adam using the jigsaw with the audio of the last cut worked really well. It never sounds good hearing chipmunk noises during sped-up footage, and music can feel out of place or get repetitive. It's a small detail but it worked really well and it's just one of the many reasons I keep watching Tested videos. Just really good production quality and attention to detail, even when it's just Adam filming himself with a phone.

[@DrDelvan]

Love the way this was filmed and edited, felt a lot like actually working on something.

[@ikyiAlter]

Been following Adam for 17 years and still love him.

[@JeepTJay6]

OMG how have I not already found these videos?!? These are soooo great! I love the unpolished dialogue and random thought patterns. I feel like I can literally hear your thoughts! Greatest 👏 Please keep making these!!!

[@86fifty]

Watching Adam put together that little square nut with the tiny screws and matching it to the yoke-thingy he machined himself - THAT was pure satisfaction, my friend!

[@flummox3d]

Adam: almost cuts his finger off, warns for safety and attention around tools Also Adam: 37:30

[@Anna_and_Tiger]

It's crazy how crafting can be dangerous. Roy underhill only uses handtools(deemed to be safer by some), in the beginning he said for years he was known as the guy on tv who likes to cut him self with old tools. Best wishes to Adam's safety.

[@antraxxslingshots]

He is absolutely not a machinist. Seeing him handle those kind of tools (esp. Lathe and Mill) always gives me goosebumps. But i always tell myself that the fact this vid got uploaded usually should mean everything is fine :D

[@daveco1270]

That part made me nervous as well. The entire thing was moving all around inches from Adam's arm as he was adjusting the speed.

[@dylanbaxter7795]

Made me so nervous

[@Luke-yx5ve]

Try when he touches the back of the blade at 39:51

[@wwaxwork]

I love reading the comments & seeing how many different solutions people are having for the same thing. The ingenuity of people is amazing.

[@sachdevariddhesh]

Your energy is awesome.

[@ajvoce]

Is this an Instagram comment?

[@sachdevariddhesh]

@@ajvoce no

[@loochan325]

Hi's quite excited, hard niples and everything...

[@joshy_bennett]

I agree. Him and Alton Brown are fantastic

[@davidfox7132]

I love the sacrificial bits you use when cutting your wood. Finish matters even on parts no one else will ever see. Pride of craftsmanship.

[@Leafy-trees]

It was a great idea to have an immediate followup upgrade video. I often design and build something and immediately decide to upgrade or radically rethink the design. Which is a great angle for engineering and design, as everything can be tinkered into greater aesthetic, efficiency and ease of use. It's very different from painting (especially abstract), where having sensing that something is complete is essential and often a struggle. Which is still true here, but to a lesser degree lol

[@joewaun894]

Im a 22 year old guy from Michigan i do enjoy making things modding things and just seeing how stuff works. Every time i watch Adam do something I realize i do allot of the same things and have the same philosophy on allot of things, like sometimes take a step back and think about it, nulling ive been doing that since i was verry little with Lego or really anything ive made like putting computers together or taking something apart to "make it better". I actually feel myself smile when i hear Adam do something or say something that i have done/do or something that ive thought about or even told/ suggested to do. reading/ listing to your book has opened my eyes to allot of things i thought i was alone in. And btw i tell tons of people to read "every tool's a hammer" to lots of people. there are some things that i regularly hope and wish for, 1 the opportunity to make more/ more often, 2 Hoping and wishing to get payed for making/ being creative( I was a welder for a couple of years but it was the same thing every day after day and that kill creativity) 3 I hope i get even a fraction of the opportunity's that some people have gotten 4 I really hope i can inspire and teach a fraction of people that Adam has in his life so far. and 5 I really wish i get to meet Adam some day buy him a beer( or a coffee) and just talk about his life... If anyone read this whole thing just wanted to say thanks :) just felt like getting stuff off of my chest and i hope you have a wonderful day/night.

[@mlrable]

You are my hero. Who needs Adam when we can have you

[@bilonay]

This looks amazing! The brass table inset seems to be rotated slightly though, makes me wonder about a possible bending moment on the blade that could make it bind. I'd think of keying the brass into the inset to keep the through-slot aligned.

[@craigsudman4556]

What a great upgrade to an already fabulous tool. Thanks for bringing us along for the build. Great video thumbs up.

[@Frankovelli]

37:30 Nothing quite like having a moving blade bouncing all over the place when you're trying to change the speed lol

[@cruton88]

watch til the end of the video. problem solved.

[@Spectr3]

Yeah but that shit was scary, I'm glad he switched the handle obviously.

[@luis.craik]

I don’t need a single thing about this, but man, it’s fascinating seeing Adam solving problems! Thanks!

[@frankierzucekjr]

Brilliant man. I just love watching you make stuff and how excited you get when it comes out the way you wanted. Just awesome, what a great idea. I love how your mind works. If I had half of the amount of tools you have I'd be a happy man. I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[@crazypoultry356]

Adam, I genuinely hope after the shelter in place orders stop you continue these self shot, self made videos. I cannot speak for everyome but I genuinely love these, watching you work and your process reminds me of my father who was a huge fan of yours. I may not have the financial, space, or tool resources to enjoy projects like this but I hope some day to. I guess my point is thank you and I truly enjoy watching you work on projects. :)

[@DungeonBricks]

That was an interesting close up of "The finger"

[@Fanta....]

You mean his hermetically sealed fingergyna?

[@DungeonBricks]

Not sure. I meant the close up on the scar in the finger he damaged wen fixing the lathe near the begining of the quarantine

[@jimjones4345]

@@DungeonBricks man I wondered what the hell happened to that thing! Jesus that thats gross!

[@1000dots]

I realise it's a visual medium but with the close up, almost POV shots with the tools noises it creates an almost kinesthetic experience. I'm really glad we get to hang out with Adam through lockdown

[@ExperimentalFun]

You also could have just wired in a variable dimmer switch instead of the off on switch. love the workmanship though.

[@johnsmith-rp5bg]

I used a variable foot pedal and set the saw speed to highest setting

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I Don't think a dimmer switch will work in this situation.

[@Colin-Fenix]

But there are variable speed switches, if nothing else from an old drill.

[@daveknott4563]

brilliant on the speed control! Could you give a 2 year review? Love your work and mindset. It gives me so many ideas and I see the world of creating in a different light with your generous content and time. Thanks!

[@maxellenberg6904]

Dude I watched you all as a kid I look up to you so much and you inspire me

[@deraldporter3828]

To my untrained eye that lathe shot of removing the material from the big screw was a flat out magic trick. Amazing. Thank you for sharing your time with us.

[@rkburton21]

It already has a wheel dial on the side that allows speed control with full trigger, no need to partially press the trigger.

[@DarkDiripti]

afaik this type of wheel dial sets the max-position for the trigger, so the maximum amount you can press manually before the trigger blocks. So you still need to press the trigger.

[@rkburton21]

@@DarkDiripti yes, set the speed from 1 to 5, then lock the trigger. No need to partially depress trigger

[@anbuaaron1]

I was thinking about how easy it would have been to control the speed via the voltage, and realised 40 minutes into the video that the mechanical solution is just so much more satisfying. kudos Mr Savage.

[@Alex-nl5cy]

I would prevent the handle from turning all the way up, so that you only turn it "off" using the actual switch.

[@1BigBen]

no there is also a switch. you should watch the first part again

[@Alex-nl5cy]

@@1BigBen Yes, my point is that you should only be able to turn it off properly with that switch.

[@susanbarbier5053]

An aluminum tube a few inches long (or as long as it needs to be) above the square nut on the threaded shaft would prevent it from raising too high as you crank it. That’s my first thought.

[@Sillyzombie666]

@@Alex-nl5cy why its an extra step of safty, you dont want that switch getting hit by mistake and turning it on he has an extra step of redundancy of safty

[@KnuckleHunkybuck]

I totally agree that you shouldn't be able to turn it off with the speed control, but you'd have to get it really precise to not end up limiting how slow it can go, because it looks like there's some really fine speed adjustment that happens on the low end.

[@quartino_]

I'm loving how "sparse" your videos have been lately. Whole sections of the videos are just letting the sounds of you working take over. This is one of the many reasons why channels like Primitive Technology are so amazing and popular. I would love more of this in the future. It's very calming. I would never want to suppress your enthusiasm and teaching prowess, however! This video is an example of a perfect balance between the two, in my opinion.

[@Platypus2048]

Really nice build! When I get the money for a portable bandsaw I'm definitely building one of these. Cool speed control too, but isn't the black thumb wheel with a nr 5 on it a built-in speed control? Thanks for the video!

[@3DJapan]

Now that's a productive use of time.

[@dunch1988]

What happened at 10.16? It was like Adam was talking through a yawn. 😂

[@wedgeoflemon]

He started channeling Adam Driver

[@philgoodinc2]

reminds me of the time he inhaled sulfur hexofluride to demo a low voice on mythbusters.

[@technoandrew]

@@philgoodinc2 Exactly my thought too!

[@tankgrrl]

We get a peak at something usually only observed by Mrs. Savage: Sleepy Adam

[@RFC3514]

First I thought I was having a stroke, then I thought _he_ was having a stroke, then I thought KZbin was storing the audio on magnetic tape and the motor was running slow, then I realised he was probably just trying to talk through a yawn.

[@jonsquatch]

So glad you took off the sharp corner, that really jumped out at me. If/when you find that one thing you need to cut that the speed handle gets in the way of I look forward to part 3, worm drive speed adjustment. Do more of these, that was way better than buying a swag offroad table and foot switch and I loved every minute.

[@NewAgeDIY]

Welcome to Adam’s Over-Engineering workshop. The shop that will use heavy duty shop equipment to make a adjustable power switch. Alternative idea for you Adam open up the switch and extend the switch to the outside of the case. It would take far less work and would be safer the having you hand turn a crank in front of a moving blade!

[@kathrynelrod5570]

I’m pretty certain that the trigger is just a potentiometer, he could find its resistance with a multimeter and just wire in a new pot on the side.

[@tylerhorne1099]

Why does it matter you will never in your life use this tool, it works for him... it doesnt need to work for you

[@akamrcam]

I was thinking a couple ways to have the speed control on the front. With some sort of cam or wedge on the threaded part going front to back, that pushes the arm down. It would be safer and out of the way.

[@kathrynelrod5570]

@@tylerhorne1099 sorry babe

[@HyperRAvock]

See you change the speed turning the new silver heandle is so satisfying... Excelente job on this one

[@necrojoe]

Adam Savage: *uses an expensive Festool jigsaw* Also Adam Savage: *doesnt use it's legendary dust collection, and just air-blasts dust all over his shop* ;)

[@PiLLbOt100]

Right! The dust collection is why you buy festool.

[@BobLHedd]

Great job. I was super nervous about how casual you were about the moving blade. Glad you like how it turned out!

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

Fiiiiiinne, I'll get off my duff and finally make one of these for my ancient bandsaw... I was a little concerned about some aspects of day one's build but you've really refined the details and made it a much more useable tool.

[@derrick_swanson]

There's already a dial on the back of the saw to adjust the speed.

[@TheBreaded]

For real. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. There already is a speed control on the thing!?

[@ADBBuild]

Was thinking the same thing. I don't get it.

[@GibClark]

Plus if he has ever used it much , coming thru the table is a horrible idea. I rip stuff all the time on mine and that's right in the way

[@keirfarnum6811]

11:15 Yeah, I can see the dial right there. Does Adam not read the instruction manuals for his tools? I always do. Oftentimes it’s easy to miss a feature.

[@TheBreaded]

@@GibClark I agree, I have a similar saw on a SWAG offroad table. Having a handle right there would totally be in the way.

[@TheMasheenist]

As someone who likes “overkill” this is just awesome. Love the mod. As always am a little more inspired after watching these builds, thank you for being you, Adam.

[@singblade]

Part 3: moving the speed control to open the saw to larger cuts. I like the design but the placement right behind the path of cut just really really bugs me.

[@susanbarbier5053]

Infris Thank you, totally agree.

[@stevewallace853]

It's been a mish mash of frankly silly ideas since the start. Creates a recessed switch so that it can go in a corner....then has the cable enter on the side, could have had the switch above the wire, well out of the way. Wire nuts instead of a proper insulated join, a speed controller next to the open operating blade that also limits the cut path. Usually I'm impressed by the stuff Adam creates but this is just a mess of broken ideas

[@PRO-NOOB-GAMER]

i agree. would be nicer to see it on the side or something

[@Nosyarnhoj]

This bothered me a lot too until I remembered that the way this saw is set up is that it has the actual machine itself in the path of the blade, the blade is perpendicular to that silver plate on the saw itself. You can see him struggle with this reality in the previous video when he cut the aluminum plate for this build, he was limited by the distance between the blade and the housing. I'm not sure if you can adjust the angle that the blade cuts at, but it doesn't look like that's possible and if that's true then the handle will likely never get in the way.

[@singblade]

You are limited to a certain width when making longer straight cuts with it but with it being on a stand you can do more such as curved cuts much easier than when it's handheld. I'm sure he'll probably mainly use this for smaller pieces but building a tool just to limit it like this just doesn't feel right to me.

[@ingramjames1988]

Dear Adam, I have to say that lately I haven't felt much like making much of anything at all because of covid19. But I look forward to your one day videos every night after work. It's so relaxing to watch your work even if I am currently un inspired! Please keep up the amazing work and being the awesome maker that you are in these trying times!

[@inyan4361]

perhaps a downfolding cover for the exposed blade when adjusting speed would be usefull, just so no arms get sliced and diced.

[@Tater_Lord]

Or a safety guard like all good bandsaws have that raise and lower so your material just fits under it stopping the work from lifting and you touching the blade etc etc

[@lazarus2950]

Glad to see you finger is looking better! From what you talked about its healed up nicely 🙂

[@michaelmiller3771]

23:09 you should keep the ouch ouch covered. 🙂

[@LargeFry1]

Adams's excitement is amazing. and also terrifying. moving about a very sharp blade all giddy.

[@stevewallace853]

You're reaching past an open moving blade to alter the speed??? Next video..Adam with a chunk of arm missing.

[@mgytusr]

I wondered whether a pedal could be a good op.

[@NewAgeDIY]

steve wallace / I’m thinking the same thing. Not a good idea. Sorry Adam.

[@josephtanner750]

This drove me nuts at the end. I get it, he was holding the camera in one hand, but just watching his arm move close to that blade so many times when he was testing it or just demonstrating made me really nervous.

[@Heffalumpen]

It's a metal bandsaw - the teeth are mostly harmless to flesh. A wood blade would be a very different story.

[@torquilh]

It is not really a tablesaw... and i think the camera angle was worse for us than the reality of being close to the blade. Anyway, he already posted the video you requested... after he fixed his lathe :-) Poor Adam! :-/

[@janetolch8129]

I'm glad you changed the handle, it works much better and looks better, great mod.

[@michaelanderson1015]

This was a really cool build, but man you scared me a few times. Cranking on that handle making it move all around and then wiping shavings off the surface as its running. All in all super cool.

[@kirbyspencer538]

I had wanted to do this for some time. Thanks to Adam for showing me how easy the new table can be, and also thanks for showing me one way NOT to do the electrical/variable speed.

[@marcusone11]

All I know is I see Adam with his camera in one hand, cranking on the speed control, his forearm inches away from the blade. I sometimes think he hates his arms and hands.... lol

[@nicholasalandt9944]

Thank you for showing your work, and pointing the view there.

[@bartrabiej]

I thought that the nut on top was to secure handle tight but there was like 4 mm space between them... Also he could use a turn dial knob instead of massive handle.

[@GameAssetsGarden]

It was so satisfying watching this speed control mechanism work at the end.

[@jpe1]

Anyone else bothered by the speed adjustment knob turning the “wrong” way? It’s good he labeled it!

[@SeanBlader]

It's too bad he didn't just flip the bolt over.

[@skylerlehmkuhl135]

@@SeanBlader ...that's not how bolts work, it would move in the same direction in either orientation.

[@antraxxslingshots]

And it is totally in the way of a slightly larger workpiece....because you feed in the direction of the knob. Should have been placed on the side somewhere.

[@falconwind00]

AnTrAxX Slingshots That was the first thing I thought when Adam explained his plan.

[@robbyfox4898]

Okay screw it how judgmental how about you advise and help this inspirational human. Dicks 🖕

[@GuanoLad]

What is very satisfying about this is how he needed about twelve tools and machines, and maybe thirty items and materials, and bing bang boom, he has them all immediately to hand, even for adjustments on the fly. Booyah.

[@MrGonzonator]

Have you never wired a potentiometer?

[@timothygwinn1473]

The whole time I watched this I became more and more disappointed that Adam Didn’t realize there is already a variable speed dial built into the handle, just above the trigger. All he needed was a zip tie around the trigger. I still enjoy the engineering and out of the box thinking. He definitely makes me look at things in a different perspective.

[@AkashKumar-vj9ji]

Maybe I'm missing something, but couldn't Adam have removed the switch and just wired in a potentiometer to do the same thing?

[@GrugTheJust]

wiring in a potentiatometer would require a bit of testing to dial in the high/low voltage. I imagine a mechanic answer is merely more suited to Adam's way of building.

[@MrMinecrafter720]

Was just about to comment that, but he may not want to disassemble it for warranty or something

[@MohamedMagdy_94]

That's what I thought too, but everyone is different in the way they tackle a problem an come up with different solutions. The good thing is that either solution works but one is more complex than the other.

[@abdulrahimkhan4957]

i dont think he wanted to alter the tool itself

[@DinosawrsAreAwesome]

The trigger also switches mains, it may not be possible to modify it safely. In addition many people are more comfortable and proficient in mechanical problem solving than electrical. Whatever works right?

[@sincladp]

Watching the engineering of the speed control has been the most fascinating thing I've seen on a one day build in a while. Loved it!

[@hbmike47]

So glad to see you're finally covering that switch! Have you ever thought about being safe and actually doing the box in GROUNDED METAL? Sheesh! Also advisable to bond the tool and bed together to ground. Even if it's double insulated, you've modified it now and leave it plugged in all the time. It wasn't designed for that. Also, I know you have a passion for wire nuts, and that might be ok for a prototype, but when you have a machine with lots of vibration and moving parts, it's really not an advisable to use wire nuts. Use a vibration rated connector or crimp those babies. A loose wire that's not quite disconnected is what gets hot and starts a fire.

[@zak-a-roo264]

Bought a van w owner installed house power line in it ,had my electrician go thru it all before I touched it, thank God. 3 nuts were totally off and all the other 20+ nuts the guy used were loose, idiot used house parts for a vibrating, bouncing van. Probably the only thing saved it from sparking and catching fire is it's an aluminum van!!

[@WideAwakeHuman]

this might be my favorite build - just because I had something totally different in mind when he said speed controller so it's always neat to see how other people solve problems.

[@Flux83]

Why not bypass the stock controls and add on a speed controller?

[@Aleph-Noll]

I think he mostly wants to leave the actual bandsaw machine untouched in case he wants to disassemble and use it on its own outside of the stand

[@Flux83]

@@Aleph-Noll except for the fact he cut the power cable

[@Aleph-Noll]

@@Flux83 I can see why you think that but that's wrong. its pretty easy to resolder that to a new power cable. (as you notice he didnt even solder the new connection they are all wire nuts=easy removal) that's not the case with irreparable breaking the main assembly open and rewiring its internal systems. for which on modern tools like this is more complicated

[@Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

It looks amazing. I have followed both episode, and been watching the way you think and make it in the end. No it only need some yellow colour and a window on the backside. I think you will have many years of joy from that machine. I will also thank you for all the great evenings with your youtube programme/video. It has made the Convid19 much easier to get tru. Wish you and your family nice and safe days. Best wishes from Jan in Norway

[@EasyMoneySG]

wonder why he didn't wire in a rheostat...

[@zippypop34]

I was about to comment that too

[@macaron5902]

Because a giant metal handle is always much cooler. I know that's what I would do.

[@tylerhorne1099]

Why are you worried, you will never come in contact with this tool in your life

[@EasyMoneySG]

@@tylerhorne1099 why are you worried about my comments? I'm not worried. Just a question.

[@aserta]

He could use the original switch. It's not like he's ever going to take it apart. When you build things, you should simplify them. Re-using the switch is one of those things.

[@mattpeterson7074]

That speed control setup is super awesome.

[@RichardLangis]

28:30 am I watching Adam Savage or AvE?

[@arnef8944]

Tappie tap tap...

[@888johnmac]

if only Adam was playing some classical music while machining

[@GrahamInSF]

Carefulling...

[@arnef8944]

Fick Dich, Milwaukee!

[@Kingenuity]

You’re watching Adam Savage... AvE would never add something that already exists on the tool... AvE would tell him to learn how to use the tool first... in PT 1 he didn’t know there was a light on it, no surprise he missed the built in speed adjustment dial on the handle!

[@OpusX2010X]

Was so great to see you on the coverage of the launch today!

[@Niocio01]

Why didn't you just use the speed dial on the saw?

[@radekvamowski8092]

yea was thinking the same. not sure if that might be a mechanical one, so relocating wouldn't work. if not, yea why not just relocate that one.....

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

For one thing, because it is in a really inconvenient position. For another, I think that it is an adjustment for the trigger travel, not the speed of the motor. By adjusting the travel of the trigger, you get variable speed, but in a less technical (electronic/expensive) way

[@CodyYankey]

@@woodworkerroyer8497 That is 100% a speed control dial. Since the badsaw is portable and you are going to be holding it above your head or pressing your weight into it you can use your complete strength/grip and just adjust the speed controller dial for the desired RPM. This mechanical knob solution is cool but he also took away from usable table space and now has limited his ability for cutting certain material on the table. I think he is going to revisit this in the future as it will undoubtedly get in his way.

[@jamess1787]

@@CodyYankey I'm surprised he didn't try hooking up a variac or some other type of AC variable speed controller. ... I presume it was because of the electronics inside... But a quick snip snip and his favourite wire-nuts?

[@tylerhorne1099]

why yall worried? You're literally never ever gonna come in contact with the tool?? It works for him, it literally doesnt have to work for anyone else

[@parrottm76262]

I have to agree. One of the mods ever. Thoroughly enjoyed this build.

[@photon2724]

Adam! please be safer! u were turning that speed knob while the blade was moving and the base was also sliding around! One single slip up could leave a dirty cut!

[@chrisosh9574]

I made a version of this a few months ago but I wanted it to be easy to take the saw out to use it as normal. My saw drops into a wooden stand, then the steel table I made has the slot in the opposite direction so it just slides into place and secures with one screw, speed control is a wheel on the saw.

[@AnalogX64]

37:37 and onwards the video was just frighting, I thought for sure he was going to mess up his forearm.

[@jameslezak8179]

Just stumbled across your U tube sight! Year old video is great! Going to catch up on some of your other stuff! Thanks for your time and sharing! Be safe! 👍😎

[@BROON71]

"A little hingie-poo.." 😂

[@scvic2006]

The final handle has such a satisfying design to it. Like it's from the 50s. Built to last.

[@genghisbunny]

When he said he'd be adding a speed control, I expected him to add a seperate electrical device with a proper control knob and fit it to the side somewhere safe, not this complex mechanical system to preserve use of the inbuilt trigger. Not trying to be a jerk, what he made works, and I can understand wanting to keep the tool intact. Just not my expectation.

[@Innosint]

What you had in mind is something Jamie would build. Not Adam. Adam always has the tendency to over build stuff XD

[@CthRyleh]

That is hardly a complex mechanical control.

[@Innosint]

Ale x it’s more complex than necessary

[@moonolyth]

PS: Sweet crank !! The blades you use make a big difference not only tooth per inch but the quality. If you get much wobble or constant ticking/bumping on rotation it is a not-so-good welding job on the blade. Found this out after about 15 blades and hrs of cutting. Cutting is now so much smoother now. A cut line in a 1/2inch piece of metal dos does not have a ridge for every full tern of the blade any longer. These saws are also fantastic for wood if you use blades for thicker metal. Fewer teeth per inch.

[@leocallan3691]

33:34 Lil thwacker making an appearance

[@dergrunepunkt]

that's THE most bunkers speed control anything I have ever seen, a thing of beauty

[@DanielNilssonSe]

26:54 Not seen the full video yet, but at this point I'm like .. erm .. there's an actual speed dial on the actual machine. Why not ... just use that? I realize Adams lever thingy to be will be much more precise, within a range set by the machine speed dial, but I don't understand the need?

[@troydejesu9245]

precise? did you watch the video? his speed control is erratic af, 0 precision, and incredibly poorly located. In Mythbusters, this is when Jamies rig would have been an variable switch and it would have worked 100 times better

[@RCKrashandBurn]

So glad you did this, I have a spare saw exactly like yours and have been looking at different ways to do this.

[@lorenzo52877]

it would have been easier to control the speed with a potentiometer.

[@sandqwert]

As far as I know, it's only a stand, the tool is not permanently attached to it. How would you make it work?. Would you feed less energy to a tool that expects more?.

[@wwaxwork]

Yeah but he'd miss out on the fun of doing it this way & the video would be less interesting.

[@tench745]

I particularly like the shot into the side of the box which shows Adam's complex build and the bandsaw's built in speed control dial in the same shot 40:02

[@nathantron]

It worries me how much you move that(and how close you get to the blade, when you actually crank that thing. That seems really dangerous. Be careful Adam!

[@magreger]

That speed control system is soooo satisfying.

[@MrMisterDerp]

I’m still not used to seeing Adam with a tattoo on his arm...

[@callianis]

The second handle looks so much better :) less intrusive, more elegant, classy, suits the bandsaw and is more "you" :)

[@marekpastyrik1888]

adam: uses a tool adam : lookes at camera* oh what is this? this is amazing tool *scratches head smiles * and there is a lovely story behind this so a couple years back i wisited my friend Jesus of Nazareth it was a few zears after he finished his chirstianity project and i was having a lunch at his family home and Mr.Joseph knowing my passion for making asked me the most perfect question if i want to see his woodworking shop and i am like of corse i want to so we went there and this way liing on the table next to som unfinished project and i instingtively grabed it ...adam * smiles again and this is a thing about a good hand tools u know how to use them instingtively ...so i was like i need one of these in my life in my shop where did u buy this what is is called and jesus was like nowwhere i made it for you ... so this is a story about this lil fellow and let me tell u it saves so much time in the shop to have this

[@ReedCBowman]

I do hope that someone points this comment out to Adam so he gets to read it.

[@cdigames]

Since everyone is sharing their own take on Adam's solution.. I think I would have kept the top of the table flush and clean, but had the bolt going down through it ( countersunk flat top machined ) and a large thumb wheel made from delrin at the top just beneath the metal table sticking out of the side. Rest of the solution is flawless!

[@MrMinecrafter720]

This is finding a mechanical solution for an electrical problem imho

[@dontakeshit]

Yup. Should have disassembled the trigger from the tool

[@beepybooper4181]

21:50 I'm not a machinist but that part is bloody beautiful

[@solderjoint13]

One of the most satisfying videos I’ve watched lately and I honestly I don’t know why. Great job Adam! I have the same bandsaw and I plan on using your build as a start for mine.

[@aaronsilas7024]

That speed control is the definition of overkill. I love it

[@roycarlson0517]

By far the coolest tool ever made by Adam Savage 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Colhogan06]

Its awesome!! I believe it's my favorite as well!! That being said, I think you still may have to add one more thing to it though. You may run into scenarios where the device has to be secured to the table or surface you are setting it on when in use. Coming up with a built in clamping device, so it can be secured to the surface you are working on, would eliminate accidental movement in the middle of a cut.