Adam Savage Builds a Multi-Tool Holster from Aluminum

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Adam Savage Builds a Multi-Tool Holster from Aluminum
Laying out the design for his Wave holster clip using blue layout fluid and a C-Thru ruler.
Adam laying out the design for his Wave holster clip using blue layout fluid and a C-Thru ruler.

In this Tested: One Day Build video, with Adam Savage and Will Smith, Adam decides to upgrade one of his Leatherman Wave cases with a belt-borne, one-finger-access clip holster. He decides to use a scrap piece of aluminum for the build. He also plans to upgrade his previous design of riveted leather straps for the belt holder with a holder cut directly from the aluminum itself.

Over the course of this 30 minute video, we learn a lot about basic metalworking techniques, some of the machines in Adam’s shop, specifics on things like using digital calipers, the Kant Twist t-clamps, and layout fluid for scribing your design. We also learn about the importance of strategizing your build steps when working on a project. And measuring a bazillion times before cutting.

Adam showing off the Sheer, Break, and Roll that he got from the Industrial Light & Magic model shop.
Adam showing off the Sheer, Break, and Roll that he got from the Industrial Light & Magic model shop.

The ending of this video came as something of a shock to me. Watch it to see what I mean. As I was looking at this project, flirting with the idea of trying it myself, I couldn’t help but thinking: “But mine would never come out right.” Watch the video and see what happens in Adam’s case.

Adam extolling the virtues of Kant Twist t-clamps.
Extolling the virtues of Kant Twist t-clamps.

You’ll also want to stick around for the bonus footage at very end where Adam plows his way through a 2 x 4 with the 2.5″ saw blade on the Wave. You won’t believe the short work he makes of that board. I was blown away and I own a Wave and already know how serious that saw blade can be. Try to guess how long it will take him and see how close you get.

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10 thoughts on “Adam Savage Builds a Multi-Tool Holster from Aluminum

  1. Sanctusfilius says:

    Great video. Very informative. And, yeah, I was surprised too at how fast he cut that piece of lumber.

  2. DreadPirateZed says:

    Surely that should be “shear, brake, and roll” rather than “sheer, break, and roll”? Unless it’s a trademark, I suppose.

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  4. svartalf says:

    Heh… It’s good to know that he’s not “oopsing” occasionally on Mythbusters for effect. >;-D

    It’s still an impressive demonstration by Adam.

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  7. John Daniels says:

    Kind of like a poor workman’s version of the Diresta Which Blade. https://youtu.be/IuDm32pIDx8

    1. khendar says:

      I was thinking of it more as a practical, everyday tool, as opposed to a piece of functional art.

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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