Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Bourne Identity Bank Box!

Longtime viewers of Tested may remember Adam's obsession with the Bourne Identity safety deposit box and its burn-bag contents. Ten years after first showing us his burn-bag collection of props and replicas, Adam embarks on a build of a working bank box to replicate the non-functioning stainless steel prop from the film!
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Our first video about Adam's Bourne Identity burn bag obsession: • Inside Adam Savage's C...
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[@gritnix]

The editor's cat notes are brilliant. A total Monty Python "A moose once bit my sister." vibe.

[@Tristan-Raisch]

Moose bites can be pretty nasti

[@mattbaumgart3621]

The SFX commentary was brilliant! I totally reminded me of a Monty Python style sketch and I was having to hold back my laughter because of watching this at work in a quiet office. Thank you to the editor for the extra-happy memory-inducing gag!

[@wknechtel]

Me too. I was waiting for "A Møøse once bit my sister... No realli!"

[@bendayho3k3]

The commentary gave it a very Monty Python feel.

[@JasonMaggini]

@@wknechtel Mynd you, møøse bites Kan be pretty nasti.

[@horstrj]

The person writing the cat commentary subtitles has been sacked.

[@JTshoot]

@@horstrj He was executed by shooting behind Adams shop at dawn.

[@Robotwell]

That intro is part of why I love Adam. Big props to whoever edited it! Thanks for collecting those.

[@RACOONBACON]

I was waiting for the guitar to kick in

[@martinblackmore9004]

I picked a random video from my launch page to get my new headphones settings testing. turned out, perfect choice.

[@jakubmakalowski6428]

I had to fast forward. It's one of the very few things that infuriates me in the videos haha.

[@86fifty]

Absolutely, same here, that was super enjoyable!

[@mikes8928]

@@jakubmakalowski6428 Agree, a few seconds is fine, but I had to skip forward after it seemed to be going on forever. I never skip in videos outside of things like "Starting soon!" placeholders, but this was just too much.

[@CenterHardwareChris]

Adam, after you left, I said "Oh crap, it's self adhesive, I hope that doesnt require lots of messy removal" but it looks like that made it work perfectly. Glad to hear that my scheming in the aisles is producing Savage-quality engineering solutions. Thanks for the shoutout, very cool. See you again soon! -Chris, Center Hardware.

[@lordpablo1985]

I always loved the fact that everything was laid out neatly when the box is opened after being held upright 🤣

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

Right? It's a terrible design for a real deposit box.

[@pye2574]

It's one of those movie things you never really think about

[@jeanmenard1200]

Give the cat an award! It was perfect. I couldn’t stop laughing!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

The cat caption commentary had me in stitches. Just as you thought it was done, here comes more. So very Adam. Joey, it was absolutely perfect. I have things I need to do, and I want to watch this again. Thanks so very much for this!

[@rupertmiller9690]

Old Swiss Bank key fobs were round brass tabs with "Deposit Box" followed by box number and "Bank of Switzerland" stamped into them. There are some older E-Bay photos left from a previous sale of one.

[@wrongtown]

I thoroughly enjoyed the editors notes from 10:03

[@ireallylovegod]

yes , more of this :))

[@Hohum37]

It's lucki he wasn't bitten by a mØØse, they can be pretti nasti

[@danielevans2020]

I can't stop watching the moment Adam is thinking about green felt at about 40:49 and he makes a noise that I can't even describe, hilarious.

[@JordanLeigh]

Who else laughed their ass off thinking Adam had a shop cat we never knew about?

[@petesandberg3957]

What did the trip over then

[@Jemppu]

I was wondering!

[@kyoudaiken]

@@petesandberg3957 Stuff. A workshop always has stuff laying around, even on the ground. I speak from experience. :P

[@petesandberg3957]

@@kyoudaiken he apologized to it.

[@kyoudaiken]

@@petesandberg3957 Some people talk to objects. Don't ask me how I know... :D Or it was a joke that the editor incorporated.

[@helmet098]

I just watched Adam Savage fiddle with a metal box for an hour and I couldn't be more entertained

[@joebykaeby]

The end of this video made me realize how much I would love to see more of Adam doing papercraft

[@hrodga]

I just kinda wish that he'd put a photo of himself on all of the IDs.

[@cbleman]

That bank box has always had my attention. I've never been one for prop collecting, but I'm really envious of yours. I can't really explain why I like it so much either.

[@22nola]

Boxes are cool.

[@NightRavenGSA01]

Might I just say Adam, that it really does make me happy to see you practicing proper safety even with fake firearms. Whether a testament to how ingrained it's become in you, or an active attempt not to let bad habits creep in just because they aren't real, I applaud you for that.

[@pgfamilyman6071]

I saw this was a video over 50 minutes long… I thought, “Is he gonna drum the ENTIRE time!?!?” I’d be okay with that. Awesome!

[@whambam7221]

Hangout with you and your builds gives me the same feeling as when I would go to my dad's shop and watch him work and assist when needed, it's very relaxing and nostalgic. Thank you for sharing Adam and crew

[@bearimo2867]

Who else paused to rewatch the scene from the film? Love it, so cool seeing a functional version of this prop, love that Adam has been thinking about this in the back of his mind for years - I think that's an interesting thing about creative people. We have all these projects in the back of our minds. I have too many and love seeing Adam just get on and do it, I need to stop making excuses and make time to make the things I want to make!

[@makasuuu]

I just got an ad for an ad-blocker. What a world we live in.

[@TheScottWolcott]

This is a really cool prop to showcase, because it's the kind of prop that a lot of people don't think about. It's not for a hero weapon, or a macguffin, it's for an every-day object that many people might assume is just a real bank box. But it's not, it's a custom piece designed to fit the needs of film aesthetically and practically (it has to look cool and hold all the things we see in the scene where Bourne opens it).

[@nickc5815]

Someone had some real fun editing this, and I appreciate the effort.

[@aurisnow]

Yeah that cat bit was hilarious, props to you guys. It is not the first time they do some hidden post production/editing joke. Please more of that! The only thing that bums me out is when you start and promise a multi part dinosaur build and suddenly it disappears after the first episode... hahah.

[@mikau010]

Edit: finished the video, the finished piece is AWESOME. No criticality, remains in my heart, that black floor guard even looks visually accurate on my screen, like perfect, the hinge and lock are sooo awesome. new fave one day build! (previous comment from days ago): I sat here, and checked, only minutes in and paused, and debated making this comment, but i gotta, even knowing you definitely know all this already, in the movie, frame by frame by frame, you can see the lid isn't hinged, its secured by two heavy duty looking pieces of round bar maybe with brass tips, on the back side that must've been fed into channels or left slack side to side, the lid is removable completely. ...it's been too long now but i think im regaining the vague recollection from a "still untitled" episode, you know this, and crave the hinge. but im already this deep into typing.... i mean im still going to enjoy the video, but i want you to enjoy what you make at the end right?! (have to finish watching video later)

[@grantadamson3478]

And the "lock" is virtually useless.

[@nixhixx]

Your editor deserves a raise!

[@bookoo0193]

Whoever did the editing for the musical rendition 👏👏👏😊 thanks, also the tidbits about sound effects 😂👏👏👏😸.

[@Daidoji2054]

Fine custom prop making! But may I ask: did You notice that in the movie the lid is detachable and slid into place with two locating pins, so the lock keeps the (slid) lid in place. I found a twist lock on amazon called TOVOT, that after some small modifications (making it smaller/flatter) could serve that exact purpose. Thanks for the high quality entertainment and for keeping us inspired as makers. Enormous fan

[@ronriley952]

I love how excited you become and how happy you are to create these prop replicas. It's infectious. My favorite build is one I saw you talk about in a video some time back--the efforts you went through to create a replica Maltese Falcon.

[@salbaca1104]

Yeah, i am looking into starting a small collection of prop replicas, for example i have a friend of mine helping me track down a count dooku lightsaber as honestly he was my favorite of all the Sith lords and a chakram for my brother as he loved xena growing up

[@user-yb6fe8xb1g]

Great to see a well-edited Tested video that focuses on the actual building (the the drumming and SFX bits were ok but not what I am talking about here). I have had to skip through most Tested build videos in recent years. Thanks, Joey.

[@m1x0]

As an Argentinian welder who is accustomed to living and thinking in terms of scarcity of materials, these videos are extremely catarctic. Thank you so much Adam for allowing us inside your amazing cave full of wonders and guiding my life towards making from a young age.

[@adrianjames4447]

You are definitely the mad mechanical professor, the ultimate Einstein of makers 👍👍

[@mattcwatkins]

Learned yet another new thing that's been bugging me for year. 3M VHB comes in a variety of rolls. Thanks Adam!

[@tanka93]

One of my all time favorite film series! So cool Adam!

[@JohnFleshman]

Editors Notes about the "cat" were the highlight of my morning!!!

[@duncantaylor3558]

Just saw this and loved your ability to problem solve on the fly,it’s a testament to your experience. That said my ADD is jumping up and down about one detail, the lock. Your solution is great the only problem is that when locked it will not let the box sit flat on the end. That would not be acceptable to the bank as it wouldn’t fit with their image of being detail conscious people. The fix would be to make a thicker registration plate so the lock is flush when the box is locked. That set of the ADD as it would have been easy to bend the lid to bypass the lock. At that point I decided that I was over thinking it and remembered that you have to get in the bank then access the box in its vault then remove the box from its storage space only then would you be able to force it open. Most of the inner client boxes don’t have a lock anyway. I would just make a stiffer lid out of a thicker plate and set the lock flush in the locked position. (Had to get that out sorry)

[@LisaHarsh]

This is the editor’s video! So good from the drumming Adam to the lengthy explanation of the cat noise. Wonderful job.

[@darktek13]

I loved the cat sound commentary. Thank you for adding the sound and then explaining all about it :)

[@TheVillainsProjects]

The little snippet about the cat was great. Want more stuff like that.

[@IsabellaCatherine19XX]

That box and its contents are just amazing, Adam. Lovely work!

[@xpndblhero5170]

0:20 - Yeah, he's got a nice little beat going.... 0:28 - *me jumping up and shaking my butt* "Aww this is my jam¡!" 😂🤣

[@OddModlin]

Love the editing! It's truly next level. Well done sir!

[@jamiehooker8600]

THANK YOU SO MUCH EDITOR! Thank you for cutting out the “Alexa” when Adam asks a question… mine kept going off in older videos haha! Fantastic work on the comedic cat SFX

[@ncc74656m]

I'm supremely jealous, Adam. Brilliantly made.

[@digitaldocking]

Thanks for all the great audio samples at the beginning!

[@captainm7722]

Aaahhh! More Bourne Identity stuff! ❤️❤️❤️ And an Adam Savage Stomp sesh! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Tinmar12]

Love this! Looks awesome! This would also be a killer case for Adam's poker chips!

[@PaulJones-br6uv]

I happen to have a "Bank of Switzerland" deposit box key fob. I don't know if it is real or a tourist trinket, but if you want, I can take some reference photos.

[@laneboyd4605]

I jumped to this video from listening to Joe Porter playing video game music on unusual percussion instruments and was very confused for a minute. Awesome build Adam, very much enjoyed watching it.

[@aaron-bieber]

The only thing Adam Savage and I have in common is love of Omega Seamaster watches. Such lovely timepieces.

[@ChrisEllorris]

That cat sound commentary was gold. Gold star to Joey!! 🤣🤣

[@Pebble-With-a-Pen]

am i the only one who gets MASSIVE doc ock energy every time he moves the camera (which is presumably attached to one of those funky arms the lights are on)

[@MightyRob1]

One of my favorite movies of all time. The original box- amazing!

[@extraordinary_ordinary]

I met Chris Hadfield through work, and I agree, he is an awesome person. He was filming a spot in the studio next door to where Blues Clues was filming and during lunch I saw him standing on the bottom of a staircase, surrounded by the cast and crew of Blues Clues, answering all their questions; a very kind and genuine person.

[@fizzwidgy]

That was a truly wonderful opening sequence.

[@magicdmitry]

This video is amazing! Love the Editor's notes, and Bowie reference just warms my heart ;)

[@lucassimon4348]

One of my favs for sequels!

[@TomMotTom]

This was one of the best intros of any video ever

[@Noxonomus]

I love the box but it was always the bag that I wanted from that scene so I'm really impressed that you have that and now I want to get one again.

[@torsloke]

Ordinarily I would think this is too nitpicky a comment, but your dedication to perfect realism calls me to action. If this is the bank box from Bourne Identity, why would Bourne already have a photo of him and Marie either in Mykonos or Goa, when he hasn’t even met her yet?

[@ricm3633]

I remember seeing this box in the film and thinking Adam should build this and now boom he did :)

[@nudgeaussie]

The start of this is a great explanation for why Hyneman had that look in his eyes sometimes during Mythbusters workshop scenes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️🙏

[@scottmarvel4050]

Love the musical intro!

[@DocRigel]

That's just over the top and amazing!

[@natalyakeane]

i feel like the screws through the top into the delrin would be a bit of a dealbreaker if i was building something similar. it just makes no sense having outside accessible screws on a safety deposit box.

[@PaulJones-br6uv]

The lockpicking lawyer would not approve.

[@jaredwilliams5252]

I was expecting some weld in studs.

[@duncantaylor3558]

Your right , they would have welded the screws in place and then ground them flush. No point of entry except the lock would have been acceptable.

[@metalheartmachine]

Riveted construction. One way assembly.

[@cablefellow5315]

Most excellent build sir! Amazing work. Love the attention to detail!

[@mr.smallshop9787]

TBH, if someone at a gathering were to just vibe one summat like that intro - I would join in. That's my vibe. Vibe

[@r4z0r84]

The excitement from the intro is truely inspiring and really made me look forward to watching the whole video haha 🤣

[@Jack_0f_all_trees]

Adam is my spirit animal.

[@farmjunk]

Great cold open

[@Danny-G]

watching you change tools at 14min makes me want to cry it looks so easy that is such a nice machine

[@entropy_labs]

unexpectedly one of the more satisfying builds for me lol.

[@davidcornwell9045]

Love this. These are my favorite videos of yours. Love watching you recreate these detailed movie props.

[@heresy_fnord]

This was so fun. I never knew how much I needed to see this. TY Adam and Savave crew!

[@evildoervoltaire666]

There aren't hinges in the other Bourne security box (but) there is 2 rod's, you can see them in the bank scene if you look closely , but GG's on alternate hinge solution..

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

I think I'm in love with the editor, especially for the sound FX commentary.

[@musachi5999]

Another bloody awesome ODB. Thanks Adam & Tested team, this one was great.

[@thebrokebuilder]

Hats off to the editor 👏👏👏

[@TheMward72]

The final bit on the cat had me thinking, "E's passed on! This cat is no more! He has ceased to be! 'E's expired and gone to meet 'is maker! 'E's a stiff! Bereft of life, 'e rests in peace! 'E'd be pushing up the daisies! 'Is metabolic processes are now 'istory! 'E's off the twig! 'E's kicked the bucket, 'e's shuffled off 'is mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisible!! THIS IS AN EX-CAT!!"

[@kaysb80]

video editor; I appreciate you. Thanks for both the drum solo and the cat. Now, back to watching.

[@portera1622]

absolutely banger sample pack at the beginning!

[@scottrichard1153]

I love the asmr properties of your work

[@MissRubberbutt]

😄That intro! Someone get this man a kettle drum for Christmas.

[@Code_Monkey]

0:00 - 0:39

[@JamesMossR33]

Wonderful job. I had a chuckle at the Lockpicking Lawyer-esque signoff too :)

[@brianking5521]

This is one of the coolest videos Adam has ever done. Love the lock. If he learned tig aluminum welding, I'm sure he could have some blind rivets or screws for the hinge.

[@hadinossanosam4459]

I find it funny how the mechanism would never be implemented like this on an actual deposit box, because you could just bend the upper plate slightly and get it open without unlocking xD (and the non-overlapping sides letting you peek at the content probably wouldn't be great either)

[@ericpullen524]

And the exposed screws on the lid could just be unscrewed and lid removed at the hinge.

[@knarp7063]

@@ericpullen524 I was a bit miffed that he didn't go for slightly bigger screws so that he could file them flat. Not like he's going to be taking it apart again.

[@RockyMountainHiThere]

@@knarp7063 He does engineer somethings to be taken apart in the future for improvements/upgrades. But, I see your point as this is a movie prop and doesn't really have a useful purpose.

[@Brammm87]

Adam Savage's Tested x The Lock Picking Lawyer collab when?

[@spagamoto]

Heh, yeah, for me that activates the "I don't get the experience I'm looking for with this prop" that motivated Adam to make this video! But, of course, to each their own!

[@caleb854]

Props to the editor I loved the cat sound effects and bit

[@wadebenjamin7168]

The tapping begins and suddenly I'm singing zepplin..., "In the days of my youth.."

[@LostWhits]

I like that you had an idea and ran with it, but doesn't the original prop NOT have a hinge at all? It's a removable sliding lid.

[@ptrix]

Another excellent 1-day build! Silly question though.. how can you make the box stand up vertically when locked, when the key's cylinder is poking through and making the surface not-flat?

[@dmmaxwell]

Top Tier editing on this one. More of that, please.

[@nathanmelanson]

Now, we just need the Lock Picking Lawyer to try his hand in getting into the box.

[@robadams1645]

As another commenter has suggested, the flat plate that contains the hole that the lock pokes through could simply be pried up slightly and the box would open right up.

[@carlos_takeshi]

Five seconds with a butter knife.

[@vagas69]

Weathering replicas at its finest!

[@criticalcast2121]

Adam would that one cool dude at the drum circle!

[@martymaker]

Hi Adam, I just wanted to say thanks. Watching your videos has this magical soothing effect. We can become kids again for a few minutes, forget everything and just be a part of the creative process. There's not many moments as satisfying as seeing things done the way you wanted. The vision comes to life. Love your work!

[@davidkoloc1313]

Black rubber that thickness can be found at an aviation supply house such as Aviall. It’s the standard thickness for making the (oval shaped) perimeter gaskets for the (wing) fuel tank access panels on many WWII era, multi-engine aircraft.

[@thormusique]

Absolutely a killer project, thanks! Having had some small experience with Swiss banks, though this was some time ago, I can say that key fobs varied in style and quality. One of the more elegant ones used antique replicas (I would assume) of actual original gold strong-box keys, which formed the fob itself. A gold keyring was attached to the handle of the key. It was a great look. Cheers!

[@Zinthos.]

Adam never fails to put a smile of my face

[@wrorchestra1]

That opening needed to be finished with Adam saying "Skippity-bah-bah-bah"

[@1cure]

your red bag video is what got me hooked on your channel (other than MB of course!) thanks for bringing back memories!

[@sbbassslapper]

Someone had some fun editing! lol