Every book’s a hammer if you have enough epoxy

Aug. 22, 2019

Despite the name, "Every Tool's a Hammer" does not make a good hammer.

In May, Adam Savage released his first book, "Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It." The book chronicles the fascinating life of the "Mythbusters" star and his 40-year journey as a maker. Despite the name, "Every Tool's a Hammer" does not make a good hammer. YouTuber Peter Brown decided to rectify the situation by transforming Savage's book into a literal hammer using only epoxy, a template, and a bandsaw.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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