Tested

09/18/2026

NEW! Earlier this summer, Adam visited Australia for the first time in years to attend the Supanova conventions in both Sydney and Perth! In addition to meeting some amazing fans and friends, he returned with several delightful gifts from the convention that he shares with us today. Thanks to everyone who made the trip down under so welcoming! Link in comments.

09/17/2026

NEW! To bring back the beloved Razor Crest in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, ILM once again brought on modelmakers John Goodson and Dan Patrascu to build its filming miniatures. Adam Savage visited their workshop during the film's production to get a close look at the new ship and learn the challenges of building the Razor Crest in not one but two separate scales! Link in comments.

09/14/2026

NEW! Today's the day! Valve's long-awaited Steam Frame virtual reality headset launches, and we dive deep into how it performs after testing it for over two weeks. From stand-alone games to those streamed from a PC, here's how the Steam Frame compares to both mobile VR headsets like the Quest 3 as well as tethered PC VR headsets like Bigscreen Beyond. Does it live up to expectations? Link in comments.

09/12/2026

NEW! What's the best way to encourage a new maker who gets easily discouraged? Which shop process is the most rewarding? In this live stream excerpt Adam Savage answers these questions from Tested members Brian Baker and themeandrousengineer, whom we thank for their support.

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09/10/2026

NEW! Adam Savage visits National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution's Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar for an up-close look at a truly remarkable aircraft: the Sikorsky JRS-1. The only surviving aircraft in the museum’s collection that was stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack on Dec. 7, 1941, this unarmed twin-engine amphibian flying boat has a truly fascinating story to tell. Aeronautics curator Tom Paone and museum specialist Richard Snell describe the delicate process of preserving the aircraft’s original materials, the many secrets still being uncovered, and the unique challenges of restoring a nearly 90-year-old flying boat. Link in comments.

09/10/2026

NEW! The machine parts stand that Adam has used in his shop for the past decade is in dire need of a rebuild--it's too wobbly and its wheels are literally falling apart. So to build a new stand for his rotary table and surfacing plates, Adam takes stock of one of his favorite materials to build sturdy shop infrastructure: 1-inch thick utility grade plywood. Link in comments.

09/08/2026

Adam finally visits the workshop of master blacksmith Tony Swatton, the creator of swords and props for hundreds of films and shows. Tony shares with Adam the story behind one of his most iconic builds: Captain Hook's handmade hook prop from the 1991 Steve Spielberg movie! There's so much more detail in this brilliant prop than we noticed on screen, and Tony walks Adam through how he built it over 35 years ago. Link in comments.

09/07/2026

NEW! Artist and puppet maker Laura Mathews Art is back in Adam's shop to show her latest build: sets of life-size articulated wings inspired by real-life bird anatomy and biological mechanics! Adam marvels at the elegant movement of these wings and puts on a set himself to experience their articulation firsthand. Link in comments.

09/05/2026

NEW! How do you best straddle the line between meditative and inattentive? Is it possible to earn a living from making? Do you have a comfort build? How do I break the ADHD cycle of getting a new hobby, spending money on it, becoming overwhelmed and abandoning it only to acquire another new hobby? In this live stream excerpt Adam Savage answers these questions from Tested members ryanmassey, themeandrousengineer, ryan_j_peck and GMPhil, whom we thank for their support! Link in comments.

09/04/2026

At the Academy Museum's Debbie Reynolds Conservation Studio, Adam examines an original creature by effects legend Ray Harryhausen! Unlike the stop-motion puppets use for animating these creatures on film, this Rhedosaurus from The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms is a sculpture made of delicate modeling clay. That allows Adam to see the original sculpting work up close, as well as reveal the parts restored by conservators that can only be seen under ultraviolet light! Link in comments.