Love Letter to Plywood. By Tom Sachs

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2012
  • Directed by Van Neistat, 2012. Watch the other two movies from the "Energies and Skills" trilogy:
    Space Camp: • Space Camp. By Tom Sachs
    How to Sweep: • How to Sweep. By Tom S...
    Produced on the occasion of Tom Sachs' Space Program: MARS
    www.tomsachsmars.com
  • Наука та технологія

КОМЕНТАРІ • 312

  • @juantamayoelnumero1
    @juantamayoelnumero1 3 роки тому +811

    casey neistat said: follow my brother... then I fell down the rabbit hole and here I am... loving it

  • @NS56sn
    @NS56sn 2 роки тому +48

    This showed up in the algorithm after years of woodworking. A love letter indeed, thank you to everyone involved and the trees whom we care for😘

  • @shinrainc00
    @shinrainc00 12 років тому +69

    Such an artistic way of educating people.
    Thank you Tom

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 2 роки тому +20

    Happy 10 year anniversary. Still one of the best videos on the 'tubes.

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 Рік тому +2

    never would have thought a video about plywood would touch me so deeply to the core. now i feel like ive taken it for granted. i love the stuff, and always have a couple extra 2'x4' sheets around my workshop for spontaneous projects.

  • @dpmakestuff
    @dpmakestuff 8 років тому +30

    I love this video just as much as I did when I watched it the first time!

  • @Gold63Beast
    @Gold63Beast 9 років тому +9

    Found the beauty of plywood when I built my first work bench and then was it that I learned the types of woods. And Plywood is my lover now. Bench came out beautiful.

  • @tagecom
    @tagecom Рік тому +63

    How does this incredible masterpiece of a video only have a couple hundred thousand views after 10 years? I'm ranking this as one of the most under-rated and highly educational videos that I've seen on interwebs. I followed Casey years ago and have been making my way through Van's video collection. I now feel like I've found the next level - the grand master -and now see my previously watched videos with a clean pair of eyes, and a 2:1 ratio.

    • @comontoshi
      @comontoshi Рік тому

      Mos’ ppl 2 bizzy watching TikTok (adult version) . . .😎

    • @michaelnice93
      @michaelnice93 Рік тому +3

      Because anyone who works with plywood knows all this basic stuff already and people who don’t could care less. This seems like a introductory segment for a documentary or tv episode. Kind of a let down at the end of the video

  • @JustBigL66
    @JustBigL66 3 роки тому +11

    i was never interested in plywood in my life before but not gonna lie this video is f****ing captivating!

  • @vivarc2
    @vivarc2 2 роки тому +10

    Bringing the sacred back into the work space. Definitely something magical about these videos :)

  • @andreazauli2883
    @andreazauli2883 Рік тому +3

    I don't understand what I saw, but I found it beautiful.

  • @AuthenTech
    @AuthenTech 2 роки тому +35

    I like how yt recommends this gem a good decade later, but i'm not mad. (torx > phillips)

    • @matthewzaloudek
      @matthewzaloudek 2 роки тому

      Torx bits are practically life-changing. As a kid I remember hating how often I would strip out the heads of screws from shitty technique but torx is so much harder to mess up.

    • @deezlilnuts
      @deezlilnuts 2 роки тому

      didnt even realise it was that old, so ahead of its youtube time

  • @VondaInWonderland
    @VondaInWonderland 10 років тому +6

    I'm not sure why I watched this video. I really enjoyed it♥ Thank you.

  • @suzannedesylva3805
    @suzannedesylva3805 Рік тому +2

    I wish everyone in the world could teach and be taught like this. Treasure.

  • @jlemay87
    @jlemay87 2 роки тому

    thank you for sharing your passion

  • @carolinaherrera3543
    @carolinaherrera3543 10 років тому

    I love this video. Thank you.

  • @MissDarlaDeville
    @MissDarlaDeville Рік тому +1

    I needed this knowledge and confidence with tools in my life. Many thanks ❤

  • @salohcinrekucm2119
    @salohcinrekucm2119 3 роки тому +3

    The Philips head screw is the joker of all building materials.

  • @beingsatyamsingh
    @beingsatyamsingh 9 місяців тому

    Proper definition of True Art.

  • @SnakeAndTurtleQigong
    @SnakeAndTurtleQigong Рік тому

    This is amazing

  • @sillywilli.27
    @sillywilli.27 2 роки тому

    What the hell, why is a video about plywood one of the nicest ive seen on youtube

  • @datamoshii
    @datamoshii 8 років тому +29

    I need a master like mr. Sach's, to become a better filmaker like the Neistats

    • @walkertongdee
      @walkertongdee 8 років тому +7

      +Franco Isa Hey Franco just do it, why not?

    • @datamoshii
      @datamoshii 8 років тому +1

      +Walkertongdee truee!

  • @tuscanydj
    @tuscanydj 2 роки тому

    this deserves 10 million views

  • @chrismellon127
    @chrismellon127 9 місяців тому

    Gr8 video!!very Van Neistat

  • @CreativoErratico
    @CreativoErratico 2 роки тому +8

    "Should be aligned with the center of the Earth" is a gorgeous phrase.

  • @sethoberst6310
    @sethoberst6310 8 місяців тому

    How is this free to watch. What a work of art.

  • @Countdownlouisville
    @Countdownlouisville 4 роки тому

    Always great innit.

  • @monicasmith936
    @monicasmith936 10 років тому +2

    Absolutely Love This Video…! Very Well Done.

  • @Schilddruse
    @Schilddruse 2 роки тому

    Never in my life have I had a single thought about plywood. But here I am thanks to the almighty algorithm and it has been a journey.

  • @realpotetohead
    @realpotetohead 3 роки тому +5

    now I know he would teach everything to Neistats to make a good movie.

  • @matthewmaxfeldt909
    @matthewmaxfeldt909 10 років тому

    This is very very artistic thanks for the lesson

  • @Caz885
    @Caz885 Рік тому

    wow I've never seen this before, I love it.. Happy new year!

  • @12xMars
    @12xMars Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @julesbois2122
    @julesbois2122 3 місяці тому

    OMG! What the impressive movie!

  • @piknq2
    @piknq2 2 роки тому

    this was the best

  • @awdabstracts7030
    @awdabstracts7030 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @bobbair1899
    @bobbair1899 Рік тому

    Love it!!!!

  • @Automedon2
    @Automedon2 Рік тому

    The first time I visited LA, I was amazed to be seeing the famous PLYWOOD sign

  • @annekevanzyl7539
    @annekevanzyl7539 8 років тому

    Really cool video!

  • @fuchs_1053
    @fuchs_1053 3 роки тому +7

    Came here from Wintergatan. Anyone else?

  • @nathanleblancq4217
    @nathanleblancq4217 8 років тому

    My god this is brilliant film making

  • @Crtnmn
    @Crtnmn 2 роки тому

    Alignment with the center of the earth...in perfect posture.

  • @Itsthatguywiththings
    @Itsthatguywiththings 3 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @Mygadgetdoctor12345
    @Mygadgetdoctor12345 11 років тому

    Great video

  • @erikdahlgren7938
    @erikdahlgren7938 Рік тому +1

    I never knew others had the same passion for plywood as me! 😊

  • @2jimsy
    @2jimsy 4 роки тому +4

    That was not an orbital sander

  • @ulysse321
    @ulysse321 11 років тому

    Bravo!!!

  • @Desi-qw9fc
    @Desi-qw9fc 3 роки тому +2

    Actually a very useful video about the practicalities of working with plywood.

  • @leedoris266
    @leedoris266 9 років тому

    I love the video

  • @downtheroad1540
    @downtheroad1540 8 років тому +10

    "You can feel it"

  • @sonijam
    @sonijam 2 роки тому

    A lovely film

  • @matheusafrancez
    @matheusafrancez 2 роки тому

    thank you

  • @mariaanmo
    @mariaanmo Рік тому

    How come I've only just found this channel?!?!

  • @theSkateInvaders
    @theSkateInvaders 11 років тому

    This is amazing!! thank you

  • @siddharthbagga1529
    @siddharthbagga1529 3 роки тому

    you're my hero

  • @IchHabeKatzeGern
    @IchHabeKatzeGern 3 роки тому +2

    For the first half of the video I thought it was well shot and when Van started talking all the shit and style choices just made sense

  • @davidimon
    @davidimon 2 роки тому

    This was cool.

  • @lariscape
    @lariscape 8 років тому

    after minut 4 the video is superb

  • @fujichia
    @fujichia 12 років тому +2

    really looking forward to the tom sachs summer camp video about how to make a youtube video

  • @trashguy679
    @trashguy679 10 років тому +16

    "plywood doesnt spilt"
    unless you screwing into the edge

    • @SAJV2013
      @SAJV2013 10 років тому +2

      unless you don't know how to handle it

    • @benbohannon
      @benbohannon 2 роки тому +1

      Don’t we all split when pushed to the edge?

  • @HoodyKid100
    @HoodyKid100 3 роки тому +1

    Spotted the Jean Prouve table at 2:59 😍

  • @ariz3425
    @ariz3425 3 роки тому

    I’m in love

  • @TimpBizkit
    @TimpBizkit 11 років тому +1

    I never skip that pre drilling!!

  • @mymatemartin
    @mymatemartin 9 років тому +2

    Wonderful video. Sensuous.

  • @MattVoda
    @MattVoda 2 роки тому +5

    How do you achieve the shiny, compacted plywood edge seen in so many of your plywood uses? Sanding? Burnishing? Poly?

  • @lclapton334
    @lclapton334 8 років тому

    It was an education, thank you 😄

  • @kap0no22
    @kap0no22 2 роки тому +2

    Gives me Wes Anderson vibes 👌🏽

  • @christianblack2916
    @christianblack2916 Рік тому

    Art

  • @iluminandoscholar
    @iluminandoscholar 12 років тому +1

    haven't you guys uploaded this video like 3 times already?

  • @dillonbeckwith
    @dillonbeckwith 8 років тому +9

    8:10 holy shit. um i have something that needs fixing.

  • @ClassicEnd1
    @ClassicEnd1 10 років тому +2

    this video is fucking awesome

  • @nomadben
    @nomadben 8 років тому +7

    Prevent cam-out? Use Torx-headed screws my friend.

    • @RealWolfmanDan
      @RealWolfmanDan 4 роки тому +1

      We use torx exclusively in my shop, they will however, still cam out if proper screw driving technique is not employed.

  • @Zitropat
    @Zitropat 2 роки тому +1

    Me too. And I strongly recommend AvE, a friend of Mr. Sachs, who has an outrageously funny but educational product engineering review & teardown YT channel.

  • @mattsen415
    @mattsen415 3 роки тому +8

    Back in the days when you didn’t need to be a millionaire to afford plywood

  • @plssmellmycheese
    @plssmellmycheese 2 роки тому

    ooo nice....art, and craft (nb not "arts and crafts")... love it

  • @GDBOYFilms
    @GDBOYFilms 11 років тому +1

    ok gotcha! that makes sense

  • @monstermanchego
    @monstermanchego 9 років тому +3

    Poetry. The only realm of literature which causes you to learn things about plywood.
    ... I don't know either.

  • @delizade
    @delizade 8 років тому

    This is very tasty, thank you! (If it is possible could you add team and used music credits to info pls)

  • @senbegal
    @senbegal 3 роки тому +2

    Plywood is a delicious looking sandwich. Yes sir! This was freakin beautiful

  • @adamelliott2302
    @adamelliott2302 2 роки тому +1

    Late as usual. Best art film I've seen in a while. And...... the sweet, sweet sound of a PM66. I'll never not know that sound.

  • @internetsurfer3000
    @internetsurfer3000 3 роки тому

    Educational.

  • @ale.g.x.667
    @ale.g.x.667 Рік тому

    I've never realized the simple beauty of plywood. Which is terrible, my dad was a carpenter and I love to skateboard... Cheers.

  • @sethoberst6310
    @sethoberst6310 8 місяців тому

  • @Nickporter17
    @Nickporter17 Рік тому

    Idk how I got her but I'm glad I did

  • @yearswithoutsleep
    @yearswithoutsleep 9 років тому +1

    anybody know how he adds those handwritten overlays?

  • @pmcload
    @pmcload 10 років тому +8

    Interesting video, and good stuff for beginners. I too love plywood, though it sure seems to be getting expensive these days! I also like the driving power of the Robertson (square) head over Phillips, but few hardware stores carry the square head. The only thing I would have added about Phillip head drivers is that worn bits won't properly grab the screw either. Anyway, my 2 cents. Thanks for shooting and posting this video!

    • @RickySpanish168
      @RickySpanish168 2 роки тому +6

      haha 8 years ago saying it was expensive. now its even crazier.

    • @softdorothy
      @softdorothy 2 роки тому +3

      I am a time traveller come from 2022. BUY ALL THE PLYWOOD YOU CAN IN 2014 - NOW!

    • @qfudgedoggy
      @qfudgedoggy Рік тому

      I hate Phillips with a passion. I go torx drive head screws and only resort to Phillips when there are no other options.
      GRK fasteners are my go to...

    • @PiLLO360
      @PiLLO360 9 місяців тому

      @@qfudgedoggycan you explain why?

    • @qfudgedoggy
      @qfudgedoggy 9 місяців тому

      @@PiLLO360 torx head driver bits have much better engagement with the screw head. They rarely slip and strip out the heads like a Phillips does. They also seem to slip much less that a Robertson (square) bit does....like whenever I'm doing Kreig pocket screws. Wish those things were Torx.

  • @burtan2000
    @burtan2000 Рік тому

    This is great, but my problem is that I don't know how to operate doors. Also, can you do a video on how to charge my cordless drill?
    I hope to learn how to sweep.

  • @TFWvideos
    @TFWvideos 2 роки тому

    that was fantastic!

  • @jamesfestini
    @jamesfestini 2 роки тому +1

    I used to hate plywood. now I love her.

  • @yohanzo
    @yohanzo 12 років тому

    There are extra scenes in this one. :]

  • @delpiero709
    @delpiero709 10 років тому +5

    bata0206
    _First things first you need to know what mistakes you have done_
    _to her to gave you an idea on how to win her back and apologize to her deeply._
    _Then, thats the time you act on the things that should be acted upon to bring_
    _her back._

    • @delpiero709
      @delpiero709 10 років тому +5

      I think you should check on the site
      *~>**getyourexmanual.blogspot.com*
      Its where I get all these wonderful techniques.

  • @5amJones69
    @5amJones69 2 роки тому

    That was beautiful.

  • @halukmt
    @halukmt Рік тому

    This is an Arthouse movie about the birth and journey of Ply Wood.

  • @bastar
    @bastar Рік тому

    Van Neistat is bringing me to strange places at 3am ... plywood... ok

  • @NicholasMonks
    @NicholasMonks 8 років тому +4

    Fastest 10 minutes of my life. I kept thinking, "this is so Neistat"...and sure enough, it was.

  • @AertPietersz
    @AertPietersz 2 роки тому

    3/4" ACX 4X8...$36.95. What a time that was.

  • @ShakespeareCafe
    @ShakespeareCafe 2 роки тому +3

    3/4 " $75 a sheet at Home Depot which is not even 3/4....it's 23/32.. You don't have a riving knife on your table saw making it very dangerous for a kickback event, or a small piece of plywood to ride up over the blade pulling your hand into it. Philips bits by original design are made to cam out. They were used for metals. Their use in woodworking is an anachronism. Use GRK T-25 Torx screws. They almost never cam out.

    • @shemaferfraggy6738
      @shemaferfraggy6738 2 роки тому

      FYI, this vid was made over a decade ago, hence anochronistic tendencies…

  • @jalubastyadi7203
    @jalubastyadi7203 4 роки тому

    ENDLESS

  • @rowein8775
    @rowein8775 3 роки тому

    I feel like a thumbs up is not sufficient.

  • @bennyputin8746
    @bennyputin8746 Рік тому

    the irony is tow levels beyond me. its like a flatlander peering into the third dimension