Adam Savage's Miniature Vault Door Build! (Part 4)

[@tested]

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[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

If Adam happens to get to see this, in a future video or Q&A sometime, maybe he could share: Why not cut the pins as a single part of the rack itself, as opposed to separate parts requiring the threaded connector? I'm not challenging the way it was done or anything, I'm sincerely curious why the two pieces are separate rather than being one solid piece.

[@DeanKnipping]

love watching this project. you may want to check the tram of your mill because it sounds like it's out a little bit

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

the error that each rail is out at this scale ... reverse it back to 1:1 ... and THAT is what the error is ... a few thou at 1/25th ... is a few inches at full easily ... or in this case about 1/3rd of an inch ... for a real vault door ... that will be way off

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

a collette solution ... buy an undersized set say in metric ... and then square them to center with a square ream drill ... and of course keep a metric set ... for when you work on stuff NOT made in america .. then you have a set of american imperial collette chucks squared by you

[@brianm6337]

I knew it was the tool you used to center the pins- and I can't explain *why*.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

This is such a cool little project. Drives me crazy waiting for the next installment!

[@apollolux]

You're just itching to pick it, aren't you? ;)

[@dodger1x]

😅just what I wanted to see in the comments ;) would Love to see you two collaborate on this one

[@eskee1]

Ikr... ur so cool

[@stick004]

@@dodger1x, except we wouldn’t see LPL’s face… just his hands.

[@tested]

@@dodger1x We'd love that too.

[@luizucchetto2528]

I am not a model maker, but a retired Teacher. Your story about the Korean student touch a loving memory of mine. I also have had a number of foreign students, many have been Chinese and Korean. One particular year I had a young Chinese female student who seems extremely nervous and had very little spoken english. She was very intelligent and completed one very early assignment that was simply outstanding and was way above any of my other regular or foreign studnts work. I praised her work and posted on the wall for all to examine and hopefully learn from it. Towards the end year this student, who became one of my top students, wrote me a letter. In this letter she thank me for praising her work and posting up on the wall. She describe how nervous she was and how she lacked confidence and thought she would not do well. She further described how that little bit of praise that I gave her allowed her to gain the confidence to tackle my course and all her courses with enthusiasm. She had the ability and now she had the confidence. She graduated from our school as the top science student. You never know, as a teacher, where a little praise to a student , when deserved, will go.

[@TheDoctor]

Tested team: thank you for the picture-in-picture. I love Adam's tangents, but i also don't want to wait to continue the build. Keep doing this method please.

[@scottbartlett4853]

The fact that the college wanted you to fail him when in all respects except attendance he achieved and excelled demonstrates their binary thinking in our analog world. Good on you and thank you for sharing!

[@kungfuhskull]

In my understanding that is meant to be an safety mechanism for the students. To protect them doing too much work in the time they are arw present

[@daveco1270]

I hope Dohee is doing well. Maybe he'll reach out to Adam and let him know what he's been up to. Being Adam Savage's best model making student is a high honor.

[@Oltoir]

Right? with the amount of followers, one of us is bound to at least know someone who knows him!

[@thejacksonmurphy]

Gosh, wouldn’t that be a great episode to watch “Adam’s Long Ago Protégé Visits the Cave!”

[@Kandorr617]

@@thejacksonmurphy Would watch. 100%. I was hoping the top comment would be from the student himself. Here's to hoping he turns up!

[@PJ-ku5lp]

You'd almost think this person would be kind of easy to find given the name and knowing the automaker they presumably/possibly went to work for.

[@phuzzygreene]

I love this format. The picture in picture format of you and your excellent story telling over the repetitive portions of a project. Feel free to throw in more of this format in the future.

[@TerranCmdr]

Seconded!

[@jordyv.703]

Listening to you talking about your students and the file made me forget I was watching a vault video for a bit lol.

[@Cr125stin]

I to enjoyed that segment. I also want that file! Does anyone know where to get it?

[@kreepykrawly1480]

@@Cr125stin its a feather edge file

[@Cr125stin]

@@kreepykrawly1480thank you!!!!

[@DavidLindes]

You're not alone -- Adam forgot, too! 29:36! 😂❤

[@AnorexicPandas]

We all did haha

[@projekt6_official]

"Sometimes the students that didn't speak my language worked the hardest to try and understand what I was trying to transmit and did the best at receiving what I was trying to transmit." My girlfriend is an elementary school teacher and says the same thing. Some of them are so damned hard working and will do ANYTHING they can to figure things out. Two years ago, she had a kid fresh in the US from Venezuela and he spoke zero English. He made it an absolute point to make sure he learned at least one full sentence of English to say to her each week. His progress over the summer was incredible and the look on his face when her jaw dropped at his progress was priceless.

[@charlesblithfield6182]

As a former teacher who had some exceptional teachers I sometimes reflect on the way things would be without those teachers in my life. Any old teacher I have contacted did remember me decades later and very much appreciated my making the effort to thank them. Adams anecdote about his former student is a lovely reflection of the tremendous difference a good teacher can make in a young persons life.

[@natedavis7307]

I'm not sure who's excited more for the completion of this door, me or Adam

[@SinisterMD]

I can't be the only one who's going to look in the comments for Dohee.

[@Dan_Murphy]

Not the only one, that’s why I looked, lol

[@neeazahmed4513]

@@Dan_Murphy would be so cool if he shows up haha

[@Dirge4july]

Yup

[@robertweeks4240]

i've been coming back just to search!

[@ac9356]

Who is Dohee what r u on about

[@Mechamaniac]

Adam - Has so many hammers that he builds a custom rack for them, and there still are not enough hammers so he builds custom hammers and thwackers. Also Adam - Uses a t-handle wrench as a hammer / thwacker.

[@danielk9906]

lets face it, everyone does these things. in the shop i learned there was a 2*0,5m plank riddled with holes to hold customized screwdrivers, there was atleast 200 of them. Still the master always went to the drawer with the "blanks" and made a new one instead of searching for the right one. We always go for the closest drawer

[@r0llinguphill483]

Everything is a hammer

[@Dagley918]

The solution is often found in whatever is the closest. lol

[@R__A]

I hope you realise how inspirational you are Adam. Thanks for everything

[@richardcary978]

Not a machinist, just a home hobbyist DIYer who enjoyed the heck out of this episode. Thank you!

[@AMNEZ1A]

I remember a lot of the teachers that really knew what they were talking about, I really appreciate people who share their knowledge. It can be small nuggets of knowledge shared that can open entire new doors for someone. These videos where Adam makes things he wants to make and tells the stories of how he learned/taught things are IMO the best content on the channel, can't wait for the next part.

[@brianjohnson3974]

That was a great memory you shared. We also enjoyed the details in depth. Thank you.

[@UnofficialCyane]

Adam, you're such an inspiring person. I'm not an engineer or a scientist, but watching your videos and hearing your stories just makes me itchy to learn new things and create something. Thank you for putting yourself out there as much as you are

[@Shugo5775]

The last time I was so excited to see the next part of a build was the raptor costume all those years ago.

[@JoshZanders]

I've been hoping against hope that one will come back... I need to see the end result!

[@ed_halley]

4:00 the term you're looking for is clocking. The threads and racks have to be clocked identically.

[@wobblysauce]

The safe like the leathe can be off but if known can make it synchronise, only an issue on disassembly and reassembly.

[@onurjp]

That's why I love you, Mr. Savage. I love the stories you tell. Such a loving humanitarian guy.

[@BucksSavage]

As a jeweler I agree with you that work holding and order of operations is one of the most critical aspects of how well a project turns out.

[@iFlyGood]

As a robotics technician former arborist former rope access technician, I agree as well. Methodical minds excel in these types of environments.

[@boltimoore]

Videos like this are intoxicating. Seeing Adam excited about anything - also intoxicating.

[@pauldorman]

If you want the perfect jewelled finish, an old-fashioned rotary electric eraser with an abrasive stick works wonderfully. My first job was drawing cadastral maps, and we used rotary erasers to undo mistakes (many in my case) made with the wonderful Rotrig drafting pens we used back then. We had a selection of stainless steel erasing shields to protect the good parts of the drawing, and during tea breaks we'd sometimes give them beautiful jewelled surfaces that made a very mundane job seem just a little more classy :) These days you can buy abrasive sticks for retractable pen erasers which you could probably use in any rotary tool, though you might need to make an adaptor if their diameter is too large. Added bonus - you can turn them down before use to create jewelled surfaces at any scale!

[@brucerowney8380]

Thank you for telling stories Adam. I will never forget the day when a young man who I was working with came to me the day he left the company and thanked me for teaching him so much. Your story reminded me of that moment.

[@dylanhalifaux]

Like two days ago, I scrolled back through your videos to see if I missed a vault door update. I'm happy to see a new video on it!

[@MrPinkBeard]

Been waiting on this drop like it was the next album from my fav artist.

[@tested]

Aw!

[@HoveyFarms]

​@tested if Dohee replies please put it in the next video. I had a favorite teacher also! Adam's story resonated with me

[@marcbarber1231]

There was a joy when I realized the collet locker from a few videos ago was going to solve this problem. (I mean, I only realized 10s before he said it, but still!) I don't know anything about lathes, but I do watch Tested enough to know about the upgrades to the tools. Kudos to the team for releasing the videos in that order to make me feel smart.

[@gpowell511]

This is a prime example of Adam chasing zeros and I love it

[@stuarth317]

I've been eagerly awaiting a new vault door episode! I'm glad to see you are happier with your new parts and still learning from the process.

[@awhnie1910]

as someone that knows absolutely nothing about making anything or dealing with machines your explanation of everything Adam is top notch and I understood everything on a surface level. keep up the great work Adam!

[@rbdesignsnh]

man such a lovely story about Dohee. i love those kinds of just passing friends that leave an impact, no matter how small for a lifetime.

[@GarretGarlinger]

I love that you did not fail him! That's amazing! That part of the story made me so happy!

[@tylerlower5140]

Love watching your videos. I'm a welder turned welder/ line borer and learning more about matching all the time. It's a lot trickier than people realize, and a lot more "feel" than anyone would suspect especially when you start talking about the thickness of a piece of paper. + Or - 2 thousandths is our allowance on bore size for the largest mine haul truck bodies (dump trucks) bores in north America. When our biggest and baddest will haul one million pounds of coal in one load, the pivoting and lifting points need to be spot on.

[@tomcrow9807]

I giggled way too hard for a machinist that never had to deal with the issues u overcame. It's always a pleasure watching your journeys

[@Hayabusa777]

Enjoying the level of detail

[@DataRew]

I LOVE the intro of this video!!!! That milling hypnotized me enough that I couldn't start my sailing meditation game, Sailwind!

[@J_Dellarosa]

Locks, boxes, closures…the “Keys to Hell” sculpture. Curious if Adam has ever delved into the root of this incredible obsession? Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing and doing what you do 🙏

[@devinh.7632]

Super cool build! A couple notes about lathe precision, if you know the over all length of your peice parts, you can zero the z axis on the end face of each one to ensure proper feature length of your pre-threaded diameter. On the note of concentricity, you should get in the habit of putting a .001" or better resolution test indicator on the 3 available flat sides of the square stock, or on the diameter of round stock ANYTIME you clamp into a 5C collet. 5C's will get you close, but you'll almost always have several .001"'s runout once its tightened. P.S. When using a back stop in a collet always tap the face of the peice part with a peice of brass or another soft metal. Parts tend to push out a few .001"'s when the 5C is tightened I absolutely love the build!!! Its awe inspiring the amount of work you put into every detail of models like this

[@DartDoran]

Finally! Part 4 of vault building!

[@arvisofamily1]

@tested I really love the new story time overlay with Adam doing shop work in the background. Love hearing Adam tell stories AND watch him work.

[@Harry_Gersack]

Oh finally 🙏🏼 You can't imagine how I've been waiting for the next episode of the vault door!

[@skypittman9303]

I enjoyed the B roll video intro sequence before Adam started talking was a nice change in artistic video presentation. Props to the video editor. As always enjoyed the entertainment value and education while watching Adam work.

[@johnvanantwerp2791]

I love watching Adam make things, but I can tell he is fairly new to doing highly precise machining operations :)

[@nickgrant8260]

Are you really sitting there watching somthing about cutting threads and teeth?? Yes! Yes I am because this man can make the most mundane things, beautiful and interesting and I'm here for it

[@dodger1x]

I would love to see a “lockpickinglawyer “ collaborating on this one 😅!!!

[@jimmurphy6095]

Making a single amazing anything, is almost easy in comparison to making a dozen identical copies of the simplest thing. Nice Job, Adam.

[@eslmatt811]

This build has fascinated me. I found a great 3d printable vault, so many tools needed for the metal version.

[@ahettinger525]

Watching you work on that lathe, makes me so wish I had one. when I was a youth I used my grandfather's in his home shop. He also had a mill, but I never had the opportunity to use that. I really wish I had those tools. I have a lot of good memories from there.

[@TheMultiForge]

"Always cut more than you need" I've used a variation of this just as a life motto for years. "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it"

[@sethgreenwood6488]

And then you have one to show people so you don’t have to disassemble the project

[@МУЅТ]

Why did I get Boss Ross vibes when he said, “this is an important file to me, and I’m going to tell you why…” lol

[@jasonkollar4047]

Love this! I work for a company that used to make the real thing. The new ones are rectangular. These are beautiful functional works of art.

[@FatboiDiscgolf]

The Perlage in the center was a great touch!

[@drewk3646]

The ant bankers are going to be stoked when Adam competes this.

[@drithius4801]

As talented as you already are, still always learning more. Amazing.

[@plainnpretty]

This Balt door is a great build. I’m enjoying it . Nice story about you teaching them classes now I want one of them files . Thanks Adam

[@gordonfrimann246]

What a great story and how cool it would be if he could visit the shop.

[@christymclaughlin618]

I love the inner workings of vaults

[@rockstarfan886]

When I saw the ball bearing video I knew it was for the vault door. This has become one of my favorite builds

[@rogerlangevin405]

I absolutely loved the opening to this video. Great job guys!

[@davidgekler]

Hi Adam, You are amazing. I love following this project and love miniature mechanicals! I also had the pleasure of working on a Vault Documentary( I'm the inquisitive Sound Guy) a million years ago and don't remember seeing any with a Geared Pins. But I have seen Pins with Connectors on their ends, pushed and pulled by many different Armatures - that were slightly adjustable, to adjust for Concentricity in the geared Ring. And you Adam, you work at the most Highest Quality and Integrity!

[@kookieslayer]

What a nice story! I really hope your student sees this video!

[@sl0ls]

I just noticed you were a mission specialist in the expanse ep 2.13 and then this video popped up in my feed. Dope

[@Pinkys-one-offs]

I enjoy watching you build stuff I love this mini volt door.

[@beautifulsmall]

Just loving this series. As an amateur lock collector the Sargent & Greeleaf is a beauty of a combination mechanism would make a great example to study for a design. Also split dies should be IMHO used to cut new threads, a hex nut die is just for finishing or cleaning. Hope that helps. Surikomi Yasuri feather edge file, never seen that before, I ordered one before the video ended. Thank you Stohi. Those deadbolts are looking gorgeous.

[@pwnyougoodTTV]

I have waited so long for this video! have loved watching you go through this journey. thanks for bringing us along

[@MathijsF]

The file is meant for sharpening a Japanese feather saw. And thank you for you inspiring video's time and time again :)

[@Flashhawk2k]

It's also used in tuning the fretboard of ukuleles!

[@TalkieT]

Awww man, the best and most inspiring stories...

[@joshuadowney4843]

i wish i knew why i was so invested in this build lol

[@Dan_Murphy]

Same

[@hydrojet7x70]

Adam,… this is so bad ass. I spend a fair amount of time around this here. Wish I had your skill & knowledge. Wow.

[@juaneliasjuanelias6235]

Thank you very much for those wonderful moments

[@petemelbourne42]

Regarding sanding, I was taught to use sandpaper as if someone else was paying for it

[@heathcliffflowen4134]

Adam, one of my biggest workshop bugbears is when I discover that tools I have purchased lack the precision I expect of them! For example I have a 1/2 inch router which you would presume the cutting bit to be 90 degrees from the base plate... but it's not! It's off by a couple thou. Same with the table saw. I never hear anyone talking of these problems, so it's heartening to learn that it's not just me who struggles with it!

[@GaladrielLotr123]

Finally! I can't beliefe this day has come.

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

The editing and style of this video is really well done!

[@TomMartinek]

Love the story about your student.

[@CoolBreeze36]

I don't think I've ever smashed watch on a video faster in my life

[@random007nadir]

When I saw he was going to build a "vault door", I just assumed it would be a tie-in with the excellent Fallout TV series and extended Bethesda game universe. Nope, it's a model bank vault door.

[@atticstattic]

A recurring theme on the comments

[@random007nadir]

@@atticstattic we're not mad, just disappointed.

[@Platypi007]

I really enjoyed the intro timelapse, and I also really liked the picture in picture while you told your very touching story!

[@KyleRevives]

Mr. Savage, long time fan of your work! It would be so cool to see a push plane machine in your shop, I have no idea how you could use one, but they make for some of the coolest shots on the planet.

[@freekvancauwenberghe]

Adam Savage is the shop class teacher we all needed

[@JayValente]

Good day Adam. Have never commented before but was compelled to after seeing the part of this video where you discussed the file you were using, where you got it, and why you liked it so much, and how sharp the edge was. Might I suggest you take a look at files used for cutting guitar nuts. They have varying thicknesses, and they have a very fine edge for cutting the very small slots that the guitar strings pass through. I personally own a full set of files from StewMac (a very popular guitar building parts and tool supplier) and their tools all come with a lifetime breakage AND WEAR guarantee, which is very unique in the tool industry. In that, you might find similar types of files, and with equal sharpness.

[@BryonHendrix-cs8tm]

@tested very nice diamond file! It's for sharping wood saw blades. I haven't seen one since the 70's so happy to see it.

[@JayJordan00]

The file looks just like the ones I got from my grandfather for sharpening Japanese wood saws, just a little larger.

[@luis86825]

This is the kind od video I hit the like before I even watch it. SAVAGE IS

[@danielk9906]

even if the colette is centered, small chips can get between the holder and colette and throw you off balance, if you are chasing microns everything matters

[@thijsmosterman]

Love this series SO much!

[@bobbressi5414]

The engine turning was a nice touch

[@johnwhitton9977]

Being a teacher is a two way street. I remember teaching and one day I saw right through what I thought I knew to a hole knew level

[@joshuafenner9682]

I love the leg kick when throw the "GO" lever on the lathe!

[@edoardo_manenti]

0:47 that perlage is really a nice touch

[@mattathayde]

“Why did Jamie keep a square with ‘not square’ on it? It never made sense.” Proceeds to keep collet that isn’t centered and writes “not centered” on it.

[@alfonsito2652]

For the people interested in the file, if you put "Korean saw file" or "Rhombic file" it will pop up , there are two versions a "normal" style and a diamond coated one with finer geometry.

[@Arella_aegyo]

2:55 Nice racks :3

[@TomTrys]

Yay! I've been checking in every week to see if you posted another vault for video!

[@DanBowkley]

Kratex bits are pretty much perfect for jeweling metal parts. Quick, easy, reliable, and pretty inexpensive.

[@groermaik]

I love the smell of smoldering tap magic or 3 in 1 oil.

[@a-aron2276]

6:46 had me in stitches, like you were about to vomit the following sentences in one primal noise.

[@bitshtannicajohnson6957]

*Adam, great series! Just FYI: Feeding mill cutting tools edge first is always preferred as it extends the life of the tool and lessens chatter and improves surface finish. Breathing in WD-40 fumes is not advised.*

[@nickademuss42]

The vault doors like this I have worked on have two combination locks, for dual users and three time clocks in a single housing. I can provide photos. A few rare doors have three combo locks. Also a couple of the ones in my area have a 4" thick copper slab to defeat thermal lances.