How Many Stitches Does Adam Savage Have on His Hands?

Adam Savage begins by addressing a question about hand injuries from making, acknowledging that injuries are simply part of the maker experience. He reveals that he once counted around 80 stitches between his two hands, with about 75% concentrated in his left hand because it serves as the clamp while his right hand operates tools. This has actually given his left hand more grip strength than his right. Savage explains how aging affects healing, noting that cuts that would heal in days during his twenties now linger and get infected in his later years. He emphasizes the importance of proper wound care, recommending antibiotic cream near every sink and specifically praising CVS cloth band-aids for their durability. He shares that most injuries occur when he has the thought 'maybe I'm pushing too hard' but continues anyway, and notes he cares more about damaging his work than injuring himself. The conversation then shifts to fan interactions, where Savage describes how a fan showed him a tungsten sphere that weighs exactly the same as the demon core from the Manhattan Project. This inspired him to order one from Midwest Tungsten and create a build around it. He reflects on how these fan interactions provide a sense of community during turbulent times. The episode concludes with Savage expressing interest in clockmaking and mentioning his plans to build an escapement, while designating 2026 as 'the year of the guitar' and possibly 2027 as 'the year of the clock.'