Best Way to Acquire Tools (It's Not Buying a Tool Kit)

Опубликовано 24 мая 2026, 14:00

Is buying a tool kit a better starting point than buying tools individually at the start of a project? How does Adam Savage decide when it’s time to acquire or replace a tool? In this live stream excerpt Adam answers these questions from Tested members J-Sanderson and Patrick Hennessy, whom we thank for their support! How do you acquire the tools YOU need of things?

Adam Savage Sorts Half a Million Pieces of Shop Hardware: youtu.be/shromWxXBr4
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(Some of) What's in Adam Savage's Sortimos:
Flat head rivets: amzn.to/4bnFGna
Upholstery tacks: amzn.to/4byUsGp
Pop rivet tool: amzn.to/4uCn7Di
Retainer clips: amzn.to/3PbVeBZ
Extension springs: amzn.to/4rwlBA2
Compression springs: amzn.to/3Ntjn6w
Stainless pipe plug fittings: amzn.to/3NxX9QA
Air hose fittings: amzn.to/4d3PdkJ
Lamp repair assortment: amzn.to/4lEIKyA
O-rings spacers: amzn.to/4tgF3Cb
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