We watched Mythbusters in honor of Grant last week. R.I.P. Grant. We would have loved to attend the kokubetsushiki. However, we are not close to his family. Respectful wishes to his family and friends. - ABG Team❗🙏⛩
I know there are so many artist/engineers that I’ll never know of and who’s work guided my path. Grant Imahara was one of the first who I can identify. MacGyver, junkyard wars and myth busters were the first steps of getting where I’m am today. I’m a handyman/maker from Long Island New York To Grant: Thank you for all your hard work, late nights, failed attempts and frustrations. You have helped change and guide a life that did not have the exposure to the thought. “ You can do this, try again “ and that has made all the difference. Rest easy my friend!
@@bflaminio dude, i started crying from the beggining, and then it just got worse from there. "much like you leave your parents bedroom after they pass" goddamn, that hurt
I just watch it, and I am crying. Can not imagine how they where able to do it, but sharing this was incredile. I do not realy belive in life after death, but in moment like this I realy wish it does exist and our loved ones can still see glimpse of those moments.
"I don't have the heart to rent it out.. it'll always be in my mind Grant's shop" I definitely felt that.. and knowing that Grant's memory lives on in so many is a true testament of what an incredible person he was..
@g60force THE lost rent was madeup when they later auctioned the stuff. They also inherited some nice equipment that the guy said would be used by his team .
I remember having lunch with Grant during the heyday of Mythbuster's filming in 2007. I was young and we were talking about taking things apart and I remember him saying, "a funny moment for a maker is when you put something back together and don't have any parts leftover." I still think about it...
Ha, it’s true. I remember I was rebuilding a lawn mower and when it was all back together I realized all the parts were installed. I was scared I definitely lost something. It was eerie. What a legend.
Seeing Adam getting older while Grant remains immortalised in that portrait really reminds me of the lyric "Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn." Taken much too young. RIP.
@@MrLvngscrfc It looks like they were going for the dramatic look of a period portrait, most subjects are not smiling in those. Probably had fun doing something different like that, or possibly a posthumous portrait someone did to honor him.
@@bepbep7418 There is something to be said about clear boundaries between screens though. It can be beneficial to have that separation when using each monitor individually as opposed to spanning multiple monitors with a single image or whatnot. Of course if you think about the theatrical aspect, the big gaps come across clearly at any distance that could be used within that space.
@@bepbep7418 I'd say it comes to usecase. Sometimes individual monitors are better depending on what you're doing with them. Edit: You could also have each monitor on arms and they can be positioned in any needed way for whatever task. In some situations ultrawides would be more limiting.
That's the hardest part about being in the space of someone we've lost, you still expect them to be there, you can still feel their energy, and you can also feel the lack of their presence. And at such a young age, his shop still had stories to tell that he didn't get a chance to continue. It goes from being their space, to an archive of history and you just appreciate what we had. I had tissues for this one.
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to accept that he is gone. Every time I come across any mention of his passing it’s like I’m learning about it again for the first time.
Still can't believe he is gone, as an Asian American kid growing up being into nerd culture. Seeing someone like Grant on Mythbusters being passionate about his interests and following his dreams really stuck with me.
@EEVblog As I prepare to make computer science my career nearly 10 years ago I learned how to solder thanks to you, Dave. I just wanted you to know how influential you were. Thank you!
Grant was a huge hero of mine when I was in middle school, he inspired me to build my own robot. Saved up my money mowing lawns and made it happen, learning as I went. Deadblow was one of my all time favorite bots. Rest in peace man, you were a big, big inspiration
So many times in this video I just wanted to stop and hug these guys as hard as I can. For strangers in the audience to miss Grant this much, I have a hard time imagining how much bigger that feeling is for those that knew him personally.
So true. When he passed I was so sad as I wanted to meet him so badly. I was out of the loop on how cons were where it could've happened. He was so sweet, such a true gem of manners and electricity.
I couldn't watch this until a year after it aired. I thank both of you for doing this. While I can't imagine the exultation (🙂) of having someone like Grant in your "civilian" life & the magnitude of loss that creates, his audience exulted in, and thank all who made possible, the privilege of sharing part of Grant's journey through this life through various media. Perhaps, because who he was came through so loud & clear & soft & deft on camera (and off in outtakes), I'd like to think there were no "strangers" in the audience. Ever the word hound, Adam might agree that Grant was not "estranged" from his audience. He wore his entire being on his sleeve. Sorely missed. But (however redundant) joyously exulted.
@@TingTingalingyI hope my comment on needing to have met him helps. While he is sorely missed in our lives I hope we can "exult" in sharing our journey through this life with his shooting star.
When a loved one passes away we try to hold on to whatever we can. When you look into his empty shop you can almost see him tinkering on something. If possible, before his tools and equipment are donated, see if his name could be engraved on them so that the next person can truly appreciate what they are using. The next builder or creator can look at Grant's name and be inspired. Thank you for this tour. Its amazing how a bunch of tools in a room could be so incredibly emotional.
I agree, I have two different sets of wrenches that I have aquired from previous co-workers. I reminds me of them and our shared experiences whenever I use them!
Most of the nice tools that I own have the late owners name on them and keep it that way out of respect for the person I never knew and what that tool meant to them and what they may have accomplished with it.
@@poisoncheeto9956 probably unnecessary to try and correct someone's grammar or writing style, especially in a thread for such a wonderful positive person.
I watched Adam’s Grogu talk video recently and learned that Grant created it for a children’s hospital. That part hit me hard knowing how great of a person he was.
Same here. Every time one or both of these guys talk about Grant, I think it'll be the time I don't cry, but nope. It still hurts. And I never met him, so I can only imagine what it does to the ones that knew him.
That end clip where the camera was just rolling really got me. Grant was/is a huge inspiration to me. He helped me decide if I want to build something “just do it” and see what happens. He lives on in so many people.
Can definitely tell by the end. They were like, “I can’t hold it in anymore.” I know that part made me a little teary eyed. You don’t know when you’re gonna go and there’s going to be someone who’ll miss you.
Yeah, the final laughs as they hugged were clearly covering up the impulse to sob, tears of a clown, so to speak. Seeing how Grand was never above making himself the fool (unless Tory beat him to it), I feel he'd appreciate the sentiment of laughing through the pain.
That was a difficult but heartwarming watch. To see that shop was to get a bigger glimpse into the mind of Grant. He is missed greatly by so many and has impacted a generation with his talent. The fact that the tools and space will continue on making robots, electronics and special effects is heartwarming for sure. I hope that every one of the tools gets some sort of identification mark on it just so that his memory is always present whenever it is used.
Its been what like 2 years since his death, but it still feels so heartbreaking and raw. Just the impact this guy had on so many people's lives. Still think of him when I think of inspiring people.
Feels like its been way longer. Ut just suxks thinking about how i watched him on tv as a child and if he didnt have that anurysm, hed still be a pretty young guy today
@@zyourzgrandzmazSomehow it feels like the totally random, far-too-young deaths always claim the people we need on this planet the most while the worst, cruelest people seemingly never go away.
My wife and I have been re-watching the whole Mythbusters series recently... It's hard at times, seeing Grant run around, work, laugh, crack jokes with Kari and Tory... And while we never got to meet him in real life, you could tell, he was an amazing guy, a true dedicated professional and just a good soul. Rest in peace Grant... a generation misses You...
@@krotchlickmeugh627 Scottie Chapman? She’s still alive. You’re thinking of Jessica Combs who briefly filled in for Kari while she was on maternity leave.
As a fabricator I felt a deep bond with Grants shop. I survived an aneurism and it was surreal thinking about my wife and kids walking around my shop if I didnt make it like yall did. Thank you for the blessing.
This is really lovely. I can say that I contributed one small part to Grant’s robot. The BB-8 at @8:24, he reached out to me for a BB-8 blue lens that is in the Holoprojector for his BB-8. I was proud that I could contribute to his build in a small way 🙏❤️. Thanks Grant!! You are missed. Thank you Adam and Fon🙏
There’s only a handful of people that you’ve never met in your life that leave a gaping hole in your heart when they’re gone. Grant was one of those people
Grant Imahara and Steve Irwin were 2 of those people for me. Watching him on video is like watching old crocodile hunter stuff for me, about as bittersweet as it gets.
I made the mistake of watching this on my lunch break, and now I'm sitting here trying to hold it together and go back to work. He was such an amazing maker and great at everything he did. He is terribly missed. I enjoy reading comments from people who got to meet him or worked with him, just enforces what kind of person he was.
This hit me much harder than I expected. The most prolific maker in my life was my grandfather, who made woodcraft toys for various craft shows (and all the grandchildren, of course) in his retirement years. He passed away over the Labor Day weekend, and while he had been unable to make anything for the past few years due to failing eyesight, his old workshop in his backyard was still well maintained. We recently went through the shop when getting affairs in order, and the flood of memories was so emotional as to be overwhelming, but also incredibly cathartic. I hope this visit to the workspace of your friend proved as helpful to your healing process as visiting my Papa's did for mine, and thank you for sharing it with us.
OMG my condolences. My grandfather had a workshop in the garage where he worked on TV sets. And when I told my mom that I was going to be a tech at work, she smiled and said your Papa would be proud. 💖💗🌧️
Asian american here too, I feel like since Grant parted, we've been left with nobody like him. It feels empty, having only over-visible actors and musicians. Nobody real, genuine, and just really into what they were doing, really enjoying their lives like Grant.
@@kf8113 Yeah Grant was one of the few Asian personalities that was never put in the corner. He is one of a kind and no one has shown to be able to fill that area like grant.
Adam, it seems there may be an opportunity here for Grant's foundation: There are a lot of makers that would jump at the chance to get a printout of the contents and layout of his nuts & bolts drawers. For a modest donation of, say $50, the foundation will send you the layout of each drawer and what is in each drawer. Might be able to apply that to other things in his shop, too. Heck, even a blue print of his shop layout. Many opportunities could be there.
I still find myself tearing up after a year. Your heroes will always be your heroes when they're decent and good people. Grant will always be one of my heroes.
i will ALWAYS remember grant for his love of robots and dislove for fish! his screaming “SOMETHING JUST TOUCHED ME” in the ocean lives on in my brain and memory forever ❤
I have never seen this shop before, but it suits Grant perfectly. I was half expecting him to suddenly walk in and ask if he could help them with anything.
What a great guy. His "Kicking Bot" book helped me so much in getting my R2-D2 completed, where it wanders the pediatric floor of my local hospital, spreading smiles and joy. We miss you, Grant
This was honestly hard to watch. Just seeing his shop the way he left it before he passed. Thanks for all the memories on MythBusters Grant and may you Rest In Peace. ❤️
As a child born in 1990, one of my favorite TV shows back then was definitely "MythBusters." Grant, in particular, inspired and motivated me in some ways to become an electronic engineer. After so many years, watching this video now, I have the knowledge and experience to better appreciate this studio and everything Grant did. When I heard the unfortunate news of Grant's passing, I felt that a significant part of my childhood memories had also died with him. Looking at this empty space now, I feel a deep sense of sadness.
The moment i had heard the news i was genuinely heartbroken. I had grown up watching mythbusters, so Grant, Tori, and Kari had felt like actual members of my family. We will forever miss you Grant. Rest in peace
I love that you made this video with Fon, Adam. Even after the tools find their new homes with new makers everyone will have this very detailed walkthrough of Grant's space so we can see how he made his magic. This video will still inspire others to keep making magic.
Grant made an immesearable difference as a role model for me as an Asian American growing up in a small town in the deep south, watching mythbusters made a large difference in where I am now and where I saw myself headed as a kid.
Didn't expect to cry over a room occupied by a person I've never met, but here I am. Thanks for sharing this; it apparently surprised my emotions in a bittersweet way.
I am so sorry to know of his passing. I know I am a day late and a dollar short,but, I am old and not terribly computer literate. I just had not heard about his leaving. I was truly a fan of this kind, sweet, young man. I can not stop crying right now. Rest in the peace of God Grant. You are so loved.😢❤
I’m sitting here typing this teary eyed. I absolutely love the love everyone has for Grant. Myself included. You guys giving us a tour of the shop had to be one of the hardest things to do knowing what he meant to you guys and others. I love the respect for his space you guys had, just showing, not disturbing as if his spirit is still there tinkering and making. This was a hard watch for me, but wonderful just the same. Thank you guys!
I started crying when I saw his portrait on the door. To leave his space without changing anything is amazing and shows how much respect everyone had for Grant. 😞🖖💕
Just a random guy from England. Grant I didn't know you. They joy you gave me was immeasurable. I know this is nothing other than me writing words on the internet. To me and I guess other people, you really meant something. I want to meet all the mythbusters. They were all my heros but Grant had something that I related to. He was the talented version of my imagination. I didn't known him but knowing he's gone hurts me and it hurts the child inside me. I know he's dead but I'm my mind and my heart he's still here and to be honest he'll never die. To Grant thank you for everything you ever did that I was allowed to witness. I would've loved to have a pint with you and do a pub quiz together. Cheers to you mate. Have a good'un wherever you are. Thanks for the memories of watching you with my family. Happy thoughts always ❤️❤️👍
I've never understood how people could get so emotionally attached to a TV star... but after the years I spent watching Grant and a lot of other makers, I fully understand it now. He will always be missed.
He made the goofy robotics nerd stereotype cool af. He LOVED science, engineering, space, robots and you could see the passion in his eyes. He taught us the fun behind it.
@MrJoshAhern AS an engineer I’m used to seeing spaces go idle (at night or weekends). What I’m not used to is work space being idle for a YEAR. It’s eerie. Like a ghost town but smaller scale .
Reminds me of the time my grandmother took me to visit the Willow run plant. What struck me was when she told me just how disorienting it was for her to be in the same plant where she riveted together the thousands of bombers to now just be empty and quiet.
Favorite memory from my childhood watching Grant on Mythbusters was the episode testing if talking to plants effected growth and if good things versus bad things being directed at them made any difference. Watching him yell at a plant is a permanent funny memory I have with me, and so glad to have it.
I was crying within seconds. Every time I hear Grants name my stomach drops and I feel like it's the first time I'm hearing he's passed. I couldn't understood how fans of celebrities' could be so affected by their deaths until the world lost him. I never got the chance to meet him but the impact he had, that all of you had, on my life is immeasurable. You gave me back a love for science that I thought I lost in high school and I'll never stop being thankful for that. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
@@Marulixia Same here. Watching this video at work was a poor choice. I couldn't keep the tears back, and I'm really not much of a crier. The only other celebrity that I even think about on the regular is Steve Irwin. Grant was truly an inspirational and incredible person.
The shop looks so neat and organized. Then Adam didn’t push the drawer for the bolts all the way in. I kept saying “someone’s going to go back and fix that right?”
I never realized how much of an impact on my life Grant had until he was gone. When I found out he had passed away I was absolutely distraught. Just watching this video reminds me of him in the best way possible; and has me in tears again. He is still one of my greatest idols and inspirations. And he has been and will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing this great memory and look into his shop and workflow.
Yeah, I had the same feeling when Grant Thompson from The king of random passed, I remember I had tried some of his experiments when I was younger and I never even thought how much could change in such a short space of time, but when I saw the newest video from them after his incident, it just gave me perspective on life of how nothing lasts forever.
I think what they're doing with it is perfect. Grant would want it to still be used. They're donating to the teams he worked with and keeping the rest in his workshop. Thank you so much for making Mythbusters part of my childhood and life💜
Such a loss. He was so young. I still can't believe it. Seeing his R2 sitting there alone is haunting. Makes me think of my shop and my R2 sitting there quiet and alone someday after I pass.
I met Grant once in Atlantic City during the Boardwalk Con in 2015/16?. As a fellow tinkerer, he treated an awkwardly shy barely out of highschool kid like I was some lost friend he hasn't seen in a decade, seeing someone else share in his love of building. Of course, being the huge Mythbusters fan that I was, I was stuttering and nervous as all hell. But, as closeted a geek as I was, seeing the guy who brought so much to the world from behind the scenes, he really was the catalyst that propelled me to dive into my creative side. When he passed, it was like I lost my favorite uncle. What's funny to, is that when I started getting into model building as a hobby, I went out of my way to customize one of the Gundam models I had with selfmade parts, and named it Grant001, in fact most of the things I repair or create are started off as "G" something on my computer. It's surreal to think about how a small interaction could mean so much to a person without any knowledge of them knowing. Thanks for uploading this. Really.
It's amazing how emotional a trip to a place you've never been, belonging to a man you've never met, can be so emotional. Having spent hours watching Grant it's apparent how so many people can have so much love for him.
The realization of Grant being gone still hits hard. Never knew him or met him but enjoyed him as a engineering and science educator on Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project. A true inspiration for anyone on dedication and passion for what you love doing.
Shops or any workspace are so cool…it’s like a direct extension of that person- you can see their personality manifested in the state of their workspace, the items they have on hand, the decor…really emotional because it’s kind of like you are stepping inside that person’s mind.
Grant Imahara. i love hearing his name. once a person passes, their name is spoken less and less. it’s a natural part of “moving on”. still, it’s nice to hear their name. it must be strange that Grant’s work space is soooo quiet. Thank You Adam Savage for sharing with us this lovely video. ❤️🎉🇨🇦
5 seconds in and I am already crying, I love that his name is on the calculator. I hope his friends and family know he isn't forgotten by us Mythbusters fans 💜 I can't believe it's been a year already 💔
Grant's shop needs to be in a museum. He inspired so many people. Legend has it,Grant's body could not contain Grant's genius anymore so he left his body and became pure energy. RIP 😪
Man the guy who rented him that space~ you can tell, he really had a lot of respect and looked up to grant immensely. I feel for him, and bless his heart for leaving it the way it was left and not renting it out to someone else. Dude has a big heart and a lot of respect for Grant~ as millions of other people including myself do. RIP Grant. He always had a smile on his face, gave the show this warm loving energy that only a special someone was capable of doing. Rest easy Grant, you will not be forgotten ❤
Adam's such a good dude and so loving that every time he gets emotional I just start crying with him. I mean I also grew up watching MythBusters and now I'm an adult watching all of this and I do feel some connection to Grant and Adam and all of the myth busters really. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Who is disliking such a video?? It's almost a Museum for Grant. I watched all episodes of _White Rabbit_ and of course of the _Mythbusters._ It's still unbelievable that he is gone.
He passed on the last day of my 20s. Being such an important part of my life during my childhood, his death really hit me hard. Grant, Jessi and all the wonderful people that inspired me to pursue a life in STEM, thank you. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today.
This is a loss that always sits in the back of my mind. Seeing him on TV as a kid impacted me in a way I can’t properly describe. He was truly respected and loved deeply.
It is hard to accept that he's gone. I hope his Foundation is a huge success. If only to make up a tiny bit of the good works the man himself would have done.
Learn more about -- or donate to -- the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation here: grantimaharafoundation.org/
Holy cow adam close the drawer 7:50
RIP Grant gone but *NEVER* forgotten! 💔
We watched Mythbusters in honor of Grant last week. R.I.P. Grant.
We would have loved to attend the kokubetsushiki. However, we are not close to his family. Respectful wishes to his family and friends.
- ABG Team❗🙏⛩
I can see Adam going , I’m copying that 🙂
(Nuts and bolts drawer)
I know there are so many artist/engineers that I’ll never know of and who’s work guided my path. Grant Imahara was one of the first who I can identify. MacGyver, junkyard wars and myth busters were the first steps of getting where I’m am today.
I’m a handyman/maker from Long Island New York
To Grant:
Thank you for all your hard work, late nights, failed attempts and frustrations. You have helped change and guide a life that did not have the exposure to the thought. “ You can do this, try again “ and that has made all the difference. Rest easy my friend!
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Grant in this shop a few times. I’ll never forget it. One of the kindest, most generous people I’ve ever met.
Oh hi Kyle
That's awesome. It's so great you got a piece of his Mythbusters history too.
You're a lucky man, Kyle. Love the channel.
@@TitanInvictusTube
Yeah, super jealous. One blueprint went for so much money though, I'd never have been able to afford anything they auctioned.
Yo and i was thinking he just stopped making Videos on because sciense and just stopped RUclips.. but hes still making Videos 😀
The shop looks like he just stepped out for lunch. Everything where he left it. A time capsule. We miss you Grant.
I think I have never seen any footage of him working in there. But still it totally feels like he has to come round a corner every second.
That’s what gets me. You see the projects he was excited to work on or complete and then know that he had to leave it behind.
Even the last chips on the bottom of the lathe.
And it should stay that way forever. Even if it's digitally done with a pano-camera.
@gorgonzola86 IT was intended to be TV friendly but the director decided it was too small, so no filming happened in this space
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This is how men grieve. They spent 9 and a half of the ten minutes talking about everything but Grant, but every single word was about Grant.
You can tell both of these guys were holding back a lot during their tour. It's hard going into a loved one's man space after a loss.
I imagine once the camera turned off they both fell to the floor and cried. I know I did.
Such a positive, competent, loving person he was. Glad that his spirit lives on in all his friends and colleagues alike.
@@bflaminio dude, i started crying from the beggining, and then it just got worse from there. "much like you leave your parents bedroom after they pass" goddamn, that hurt
It's probably taken this long to be able to film it.
I just watch it, and I am crying. Can not imagine how they where able to do it, but sharing this was incredile. I do not realy belive in life after death, but in moment like this I realy wish it does exist and our loved ones can still see glimpse of those moments.
"I don't have the heart to rent it out.. it'll always be in my mind Grant's shop" I definitely felt that.. and knowing that Grant's memory lives on in so many is a true testament of what an incredible person he was..
The fact that near the end and when that line was spoken the two gentlemen were obviously holding back tears for their friend.
@@g60force I don't think he's worried about the loss of rent. I think it's more the loss of a friend he's concerned with
@@g60force I would buy that ticket.
That comment and that final shot hurt. If I didn't know better, I'd swear he was about to walk into the shot and get right back to his work.
@g60force THE lost rent was madeup when they later auctioned the stuff. They also inherited some nice equipment that the guy said would be used by his team
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In 10 years of watching Mythbusters, Grant always seemed like the kind of guy no one really disliked. He seemed like a true nerd's nerd. Such a shame.
I never even met him, and I was crushed when I heard he died. Felt like losing a best mate a little bit.
A year later and it’s still so unbelievably sad that he’s gone.
So true
I feel the same way.
Wait, it’s been a year?
@@machy8515 A year and a couple of months, IIRC it was July when he died
RIP Grant. You will forever be in my heart. 💚
I remember having lunch with Grant during the heyday of Mythbuster's filming in 2007. I was young and we were talking about taking things apart and I remember him saying, "a funny moment for a maker is when you put something back together and don't have any parts leftover." I still think about it...
Ha, it’s true. I remember I was rebuilding a lawn mower and when it was all back together I realized all the parts were installed. I was scared I definitely lost something. It was eerie. What a legend.
lol what a true statement. I've done that a few times..stepped back...looked at the part and thought I for sure did something wrong lol
Is that why every mobile phone repairer never has any parts left over
Seeing Adam getting older while Grant remains immortalised in that portrait really reminds me of the lyric "Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn." Taken much too young. RIP.
This comment hit me HARD. Well said.
Grant was such an inspired person I never saw him not smiling. A true sad loss.
Ohh hello noted :)
Except in the picture on his door. Anyone know if there is a reason for this?
@@MrLvngscrfc It looks like they were going for the dramatic look of a period portrait, most subjects are not smiling in those. Probably had fun doing something different like that, or possibly a posthumous portrait someone did to honor him.
I didn’t know you were RUclips still
I don’t know man, he looked pretty scared putting his feet in a bucket of goldfish!
I love how quick Adam's opinion on the six monitors changed, at the mere mention of Grant's opinion. Shows deep respect and trust to the man.
I thought the exact same thing.
Exactly!
Oh if "He" did it, oh my, let's think about this a little more! LOL.
That man made a science of science!
2 ultrawides would've been better. That monitor gap is tweaking me out.
@@bepbep7418 There is something to be said about clear boundaries between screens though. It can be beneficial to have that separation when using each monitor individually as opposed to spanning multiple monitors with a single image or whatnot.
Of course if you think about the theatrical aspect, the big gaps come across clearly at any distance that could be used within that space.
@@bepbep7418
I'd say it comes to usecase. Sometimes individual monitors are better depending on what you're doing with them.
Edit:
You could also have each monitor on arms and they can be positioned in any needed way for whatever task. In some situations ultrawides would be more limiting.
That last shot, when you expect to see him step into frame and work on his latest project , is heartbreakingly magical.
I just pictured him at his desk cracking away at the next project, an amazing person truly
@@OneSpadeGaming I was hoping to have R2 move in to frame and make a few beeping sounds to say goodbye.
That sight of BB8 in the middle of the shop makes me feel sadder. It feels like BB8 is sitting around, wondering if Grant will ever come back...
@@doth_production1727that would've been so beautifully poetic and fitting.
That's the hardest part about being in the space of someone we've lost, you still expect them to be there, you can still feel their energy, and you can also feel the lack of their presence. And at such a young age, his shop still had stories to tell that he didn't get a chance to continue. It goes from being their space, to an archive of history and you just appreciate what we had.
I had tissues for this one.
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to accept that he is gone. Every time I come across any mention of his passing it’s like I’m learning about it again for the first time.
Totally agree. There's only a few people I feel about that, but Grant is definitely one of them.
I might be the same with him.
You've described how I feel too, hits every time too.
Everytime I am again reminded of his passing, it makes me cry. I can't believe he's gone.
The TESTED team or someone should run a 360° camera around Grant's shop. That way his space could be digitally immortalised.
they could use a 3d scanner that way you could go into the shop in VR. that would be cool
100% agree.
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3D Scanner or 360 Camera Capture. Turn the result in to an NFT, sell it, and then donate the proceeds to his foundation
@@peterjensen6844 "turn it into an nft" lmfao
Still can't believe he is gone, as an Asian American kid growing up being into nerd culture. Seeing someone like Grant on Mythbusters being passionate about his interests and following his dreams really stuck with me.
I'm of Norse ancestry...it got to me too
As an black ginger Asian albino nerd I agree
I identify as Asian despite my European background and I definitely was inspired by his born race to pursue my passions.
As an Asian , Grant really reminded me of literally all my geeky cousins, yet he was cool as hell. Gave us all hope!
As as Asian Norse aboriginal, I gotta agree
It is comforting to see you guys dealing with loss and trauma in such a healthy way, smiling and laughing as you remember your friend is inspiring.
Great to see a tour of his shop, thanks. RIP Grant. Everyone I speak to who knew him said he was a top bloke.
Hi my fav Aussie
@EEVblog As I prepare to make computer science my career nearly 10 years ago I learned how to solder thanks to you, Dave. I just wanted you to know how influential you were.
Thank you!
You ain't kidding Dave. He really seemed like an incredible guy and I got decently sad recently when I saw his cameo in Sharknado.
Fuck is a bloke
agreed. its hard to say goodbye. it is.
Grant was a huge hero of mine when I was in middle school, he inspired me to build my own robot. Saved up my money mowing lawns and made it happen, learning as I went. Deadblow was one of my all time favorite bots. Rest in peace man, you were a big, big inspiration
He owned one of my laserguns. Still makes me proud.
Delete that last part tbh
He’s saying he wishes he had given Grant a lasergun that was made specifically for Grant, as that would have had more sentiment.
@@Xxcertaindeath23xX ......what?
@@JuGo2004 I made it for a COMPANY that gave it too him so HE did not ask ME to make it for him.
@@LaserGadgets Not the place man
RIP Grant. You will be missed.
Who’s grant
@@markcarchidi8568 ok … I remember who he is now from ,myth busters
So many times in this video I just wanted to stop and hug these guys as hard as I can. For strangers in the audience to miss Grant this much, I have a hard time imagining how much bigger that feeling is for those that knew him personally.
Seriously underrated comment.
So true. When he passed I was so sad as I wanted to meet him so badly. I was out of the loop on how cons were where it could've happened. He was so sweet, such a true gem of manners and electricity.
I couldn't watch this until a year after it aired. I thank both of you for doing this.
While I can't imagine the exultation (🙂) of having someone like Grant in your "civilian" life & the magnitude of loss that creates, his audience exulted in, and thank all who made possible, the privilege of sharing part of Grant's journey through this life through various media.
Perhaps, because who he was came through so loud & clear & soft & deft on camera (and off in outtakes), I'd like to think there were no "strangers" in the audience.
Ever the word hound, Adam might agree that Grant was not "estranged" from his audience. He wore his entire being on his sleeve. Sorely missed. But (however redundant) joyously exulted.
@@PawPawGregIf they would allow multiple thumbs up, I'd put 1k for that comment.
@@TingTingalingyI hope my comment on needing to have met him helps. While he is sorely missed in our lives I hope we can "exult" in sharing our journey through this life with his shooting star.
When a loved one passes away we try to hold on to whatever we can. When you look into his empty shop you can almost see him tinkering on something. If possible, before his tools and equipment are donated, see if his name could be engraved on them so that the next person can truly appreciate what they are using. The next builder or creator can look at Grant's name and be inspired. Thank you for this tour. Its amazing how a bunch of tools in a room could be so incredibly emotional.
Awesome idea!
I agree, I have two different sets of wrenches that I have aquired from previous co-workers. I reminds me of them and our shared experiences whenever I use them!
I love this idea!
yes so from 40+ years from now they can still read Grant Imahara
Most of the nice tools that I own have the late owners name on them and keep it that way out of respect for the person I never knew and what that tool meant to them and what they may have accomplished with it.
Not gonna lie, was tearing up multiple times watching this.
And keeping it as Grant's shop. That's the right thing.
You really don't have to preface something with, "Not gonna lie." stop that writing and or saying that since it would imply that normally you do lie.
@@poisoncheeto9956 probably unnecessary to try and correct someone's grammar or writing style, especially in a thread for such a wonderful positive person.
@@poisoncheeto9956 and you really didn't need to leave such an unnecessary comment. It's a very common saying.
Honestly, not gonna lie is such a goofy way to start a sentence. Haha.
I hope you see the joke in that.
Broke my heart when I heard about Grant passing away, still breaks my heart just thinking about it. Happy, silly, brilliant.
This was, for some reason, remarkably hard to watch. Grant touched everyone's lives through his work. R.I.P.
I thought the same thing...I know people who knew Grant personally and watching this was sad
I watched Adam’s Grogu talk video recently and learned that Grant created it for a children’s hospital. That part hit me hard knowing how great of a person he was.
Dear god, not even 20 seconds in and I'm sobbing. I miss Grant. We all do, I bet. He was an inspiration, and idol... it hurts so much that he's gone.
Same here. Every time one or both of these guys talk about Grant, I think it'll be the time I don't cry, but nope. It still hurts. And I never met him, so I can only imagine what it does to the ones that knew him.
rewatching this on grants birthday 2 years after this video came out 3years after he passed away RIP Grant.
Mythbusters was and still is one of the best shows ever. I hope kids today will be inspired by the show.
I still rewatch the show and I still miss the show
That end clip where the camera was just rolling really got me. Grant was/is a huge inspiration to me. He helped me decide if I want to build something “just do it” and see what happens. He lives on in so many people.
I was really hoping it was a clip of Grant the last time he was in the shop. He was great. A shame he's gone so soon.
00:27 That subtle look to Grant’s picture for approval was beautiful and got me…
Can definitely tell by the end. They were like, “I can’t hold it in anymore.” I know that part made me a little teary eyed. You don’t know when you’re gonna go and there’s going to be someone who’ll miss you.
“I know the ones who love us will miss us” - Keanu Reeves
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Yeah, the final laughs as they hugged were clearly covering up the impulse to sob, tears of a clown, so to speak. Seeing how Grand was never above making himself the fool (unless Tory beat him to it), I feel he'd appreciate the sentiment of laughing through the pain.
@@andrewdreasler428 indeed. They definitely had a “such a go-good mem-ory…🥺.”
@@andrewdreasler428 indeed. They definitely had a “such a go-good mem-ory…🥺.”
That was a difficult but heartwarming watch. To see that shop was to get a bigger glimpse into the mind of Grant. He is missed greatly by so many and has impacted a generation with his talent. The fact that the tools and space will continue on making robots, electronics and special effects is heartwarming for sure. I hope that every one of the tools gets some sort of identification mark on it just so that his memory is always present whenever it is used.
I love how his shop is “cluttered” but perfectly organized. It’s a craftsman’s office, and every piece of “clutter” has it’s use and purpose
I like that idea....a little "Grant stamp" on the back. Let folks know theyre holding something w real history
Its been what like 2 years since his death, but it still feels so heartbreaking and raw. Just the impact this guy had on so many people's lives. Still think of him when I think of inspiring people.
Feels like its been way longer. Ut just suxks thinking about how i watched him on tv as a child and if he didnt have that anurysm, hed still be a pretty young guy today
It's cus he shouldn't have died. It was one of those 1 in 500m chance and totally random causes of death. He was totally healthy otherwise.
@@zyourzgrandzmazSomehow it feels like the totally random, far-too-young deaths always claim the people we need on this planet the most while the worst, cruelest people seemingly never go away.
@@zyourzgrandzmazAlso faked his own death
My wife and I have been re-watching the whole Mythbusters series recently... It's hard at times, seeing Grant run around, work, laugh, crack jokes with Kari and Tory... And while we never got to meet him in real life, you could tell, he was an amazing guy, a true dedicated professional and just a good soul. Rest in peace Grant... a generation misses You...
What about who he replaced? She died too
@@krotchlickmeugh627 Scottie Chapman? She’s still alive. You’re thinking of Jessica Combs who briefly filled in for Kari while she was on maternity leave.
Well said. Echoes my feelings exactly. We lost a great one in Grant. RIP
Is the series online? if so where?
@@MaQuGo119 Amazon Prime
Even not following Grant's career too close, I'm genuinely sad about him moving on. Really touched by this video, hope he was happy in his workshop.
"Moving on" is a real nice sentiment ♥️
You definitely feel so bitter then its one of the good ones
As a fabricator I felt a deep bond with Grants shop. I survived an aneurism and it was surreal thinking about my wife and kids walking around my shop if I didnt make it like yall did. Thank you for the blessing.
Wow, glad you made it and hope you’re doing well
This is really lovely. I can say that I contributed one small part to Grant’s robot. The BB-8 at @8:24, he reached out to me for a BB-8 blue lens that is in the Holoprojector for his BB-8. I was proud that I could contribute to his build in a small way 🙏❤️. Thanks Grant!! You are missed. Thank you Adam and Fon🙏
That's awesome and it will forever be there and connect you two.
@@brikhouse22 Thanks!!!🙏
Lots of love and hugs for Adam and everyone else involved with this.
There’s only a handful of people that you’ve never met in your life that leave a gaping hole in your heart when they’re gone. Grant was one of those people
Grant Imahara and Steve Irwin were 2 of those people for me. Watching him on video is like watching old crocodile hunter stuff for me, about as bittersweet as it gets.
I made the mistake of watching this on my lunch break, and now I'm sitting here trying to hold it together and go back to work. He was such an amazing maker and great at everything he did. He is terribly missed. I enjoy reading comments from people who got to meet him or worked with him, just enforces what kind of person he was.
lmao exact same position here
This hit me much harder than I expected. The most prolific maker in my life was my grandfather, who made woodcraft toys for various craft shows (and all the grandchildren, of course) in his retirement years. He passed away over the Labor Day weekend, and while he had been unable to make anything for the past few years due to failing eyesight, his old workshop in his backyard was still well maintained. We recently went through the shop when getting affairs in order, and the flood of memories was so emotional as to be overwhelming, but also incredibly cathartic. I hope this visit to the workspace of your friend proved as helpful to your healing process as visiting my Papa's did for mine, and thank you for sharing it with us.
OMG my condolences. My grandfather had a workshop in the garage where he worked on TV sets. And when I told my mom that I was going to be a tech at work, she smiled and said your Papa would be proud. 💖💗🌧️
Beautifully said. I’m sorry for your loss.
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As an Asian American nerd he always meant a lot to me and I saw myself in him. This is so wonderful.
Asian american here too, I feel like since Grant parted, we've been left with nobody like him. It feels empty, having only over-visible actors and musicians. Nobody real, genuine, and just really into what they were doing, really enjoying their lives like Grant.
@@kf8113 Yeah Grant was one of the few Asian personalities that was never put in the corner. He is one of a kind and no one has shown to be able to fill that area like grant.
Adam, it seems there may be an opportunity here for Grant's foundation: There are a lot of makers that would jump at the chance to get a printout of the contents and layout of his nuts & bolts drawers. For a modest donation of, say $50, the foundation will send you the layout of each drawer and what is in each drawer. Might be able to apply that to other things in his shop, too. Heck, even a blue print of his shop layout. Many opportunities could be there.
I second this idea! I'd buy one.
"How I Organized My Shop" by Grant Imahara
Id buy it I need some good advice on organization for my shop.
Yes, excellent idea!
replying to give this comment more traction
Thank you so much for that tour. It means a lot to know his space has been respected. But he would want his tools to be used.
I still find myself tearing up after a year. Your heroes will always be your heroes when they're decent and good people. Grant will always be one of my heroes.
I agree, you could really feel it at the end of the video.
Grant was exactly the hero we needed. Still do...
Watching while at work and I teared up too.
What an excellent way to celebrate someone's life and legacy.
i will ALWAYS remember grant for his love of robots and dislove for fish! his screaming “SOMETHING JUST TOUCHED ME” in the ocean lives on in my brain and memory forever ❤
I literally only "knew" Grant through a TV screen, and yet I barely get a minute into the video and I'm already tearing up.
Same, so sad.
I have never seen this shop before, but it suits Grant perfectly. I was half expecting him to suddenly walk in and ask if he could help them with anything.
I had it together until this comment. Gahhh
I wish he did man, I wish he did😥
he wont be walking in again, unfortunately he died of a brain aneurysm in 2020
@@slowfuse You did not catch the topic of this video, or this comment, did you?
It's still hard not to get emotional for those of us who only knew him from TV. It must have been overwhelming to be there. He is missed very much.
What a great guy. His "Kicking Bot" book helped me so much in getting my R2-D2 completed, where it wanders the pediatric floor of my local hospital, spreading smiles and joy. We miss you, Grant
Well that's awesome....
*tears wells up*
This was honestly hard to watch. Just seeing his shop the way he left it before he passed. Thanks for all the memories on MythBusters Grant and may you Rest In Peace. ❤️
As a child born in 1990, one of my favorite TV shows back then was definitely "MythBusters." Grant, in particular, inspired and motivated me in some ways to become an electronic engineer. After so many years, watching this video now, I have the knowledge and experience to better appreciate this studio and everything Grant did.
When I heard the unfortunate news of Grant's passing, I felt that a significant part of my childhood memories had also died with him. Looking at this empty space now, I feel a deep sense of sadness.
The moment i had heard the news i was genuinely heartbroken. I had grown up watching mythbusters, so Grant, Tori, and Kari had felt like actual members of my family. We will forever miss you Grant. Rest in peace
The emotions didn’t hit me until the final still of the quiet room. Damn.
That's where I broke, too.
I love that you made this video with Fon, Adam. Even after the tools find their new homes with new makers everyone will have this very detailed walkthrough of Grant's space so we can see how he made his magic. This video will still inspire others to keep making magic.
Grant made an immesearable difference as a role model for me as an Asian American growing up in a small town in the deep south, watching mythbusters made a large difference in where I am now and where I saw myself headed as a kid.
Didn't expect to cry over a room occupied by a person I've never met, but here I am. Thanks for sharing this; it apparently surprised my emotions in a bittersweet way.
I am so sorry to know of his passing. I know I am a day late and a dollar short,but, I am old and not terribly computer literate. I just had not heard about his leaving. I was truly a fan of this kind, sweet, young man. I can not stop crying right now. Rest in the peace of God Grant. You are so loved.😢❤
I’m sitting here typing this teary eyed. I absolutely love the love everyone has for Grant. Myself included. You guys giving us a tour of the shop had to be one of the hardest things to do knowing what he meant to you guys and others. I love the respect for his space you guys had, just showing, not disturbing as if his spirit is still there tinkering and making. This was a hard watch for me, but wonderful just the same. Thank you guys!
I started crying when I saw his portrait on the door. To leave his space without changing anything is amazing and shows how much respect everyone had for Grant. 😞🖖💕
Not a dry eye here, watching this. Grant will be missed.
Thank you for preserving this. I understand it's not a "practical" use of the space, but it means the world to us, too.
Just a random guy from England. Grant I didn't know you. They joy you gave me was immeasurable. I know this is nothing other than me writing words on the internet. To me and I guess other people, you really meant something. I want to meet all the mythbusters. They were all my heros but Grant had something that I related to. He was the talented version of my imagination. I didn't known him but knowing he's gone hurts me and it hurts the child inside me. I know he's dead but I'm my mind and my heart he's still here and to be honest he'll never die.
To Grant thank you for everything you ever did that I was allowed to witness. I would've loved to have a pint with you and do a pub quiz together. Cheers to you mate. Have a good'un wherever you are. Thanks for the memories of watching you with my family. Happy thoughts always ❤️❤️👍
I've never understood how people could get so emotionally attached to a TV star... but after the years I spent watching Grant and a lot of other makers, I fully understand it now. He will always be missed.
He made the goofy robotics nerd stereotype cool af. He LOVED science, engineering, space, robots and you could see the passion in his eyes. He taught us the fun behind it.
You can just tell how well loved Grant is. He will always be missed.
Mythbusters was a staple for me as a teenager. I clicked on this video to see behind the genius of Grant and now I'm crying.
I'm humbled by Adam & Fon's willingness to share this tour through Grant's shop. Thank you.
The final shot was too powerful. It's always sad to see a once busy space stood still. RIP Grant
@MrJoshAhern AS an engineer I’m used to seeing spaces go idle (at night or weekends). What I’m not used to is work space being idle for a YEAR. It’s eerie. Like a ghost town but smaller scale
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Reminds me of the time my grandmother took me to visit the Willow run plant. What struck me was when she told me just how disorienting it was for her to be in the same plant where she riveted together the thousands of bombers to now just be empty and quiet.
Watching this even a year later, I still feel he is a part of the video!!!! I know his legacy will always live on
His smile and laugh on camera were always genuine. He will be missed.
Favorite memory from my childhood watching Grant on Mythbusters was the episode testing if talking to plants effected growth and if good things versus bad things being directed at them made any difference. Watching him yell at a plant is a permanent funny memory I have with me, and so glad to have it.
That actually wasn't Grant. It was Kari, Tory and Scottie Chapman. Probably from the 2004 season?
@@Bismuth9 whatever happened to scotty
When so many people loved and admired a person with almost nobody having anything negative about him is because that person was extraordinary.
I was crying within seconds. Every time I hear Grants name my stomach drops and I feel like it's the first time I'm hearing he's passed. I couldn't understood how fans of celebrities' could be so affected by their deaths until the world lost him. I never got the chance to meet him but the impact he had, that all of you had, on my life is immeasurable. You gave me back a love for science that I thought I lost in high school and I'll never stop being thankful for that. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
@@Marulixia Same here. Watching this video at work was a poor choice. I couldn't keep the tears back, and I'm really not much of a crier. The only other celebrity that I even think about on the regular is Steve Irwin. Grant was truly an inspirational and incredible person.
Seconded.
I didn't know Grant, I've never met him and yet here I am watching this video with tears in my eyes. Lord only knows how you guys held it together.
2 years, it still hits so hard. Its like losing a mentor, I'll never forget Grant Imahara
The shop looks so neat and organized. Then Adam didn’t push the drawer for the bolts all the way in. I kept saying “someone’s going to go back and fix that right?”
Don’t care… doesn’t matter 1 bit.
Blasko, if it bothers you that much, you may have a case of OCD, please see your doctor.
Maybe it's his way of messing with Grant. Hoping he can come back and push it in himself.
@@Apk07 highly doubt that he will come back. But even if he was to come up out of the grave he would have a hard time operating the mechanisms
@@dongvermine incredible comment, what would we all do without your inane insight...
I never realized how much of an impact on my life Grant had until he was gone. When I found out he had passed away I was absolutely distraught. Just watching this video reminds me of him in the best way possible; and has me in tears again. He is still one of my greatest idols and inspirations. And he has been and will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing this great memory and look into his shop and workflow.
Yeah, I had the same feeling when Grant Thompson from The king of random passed, I remember I had tried some of his experiments when I was younger and I never even thought how much could change in such a short space of time, but when I saw the newest video from them after his incident, it just gave me perspective on life of how nothing lasts forever.
I think what they're doing with it is perfect. Grant would want it to still be used. They're donating to the teams he worked with and keeping the rest in his workshop. Thank you so much for making Mythbusters part of my childhood and life💜
Such a loss. He was so young. I still can't believe it. Seeing his R2 sitting there alone is haunting. Makes me think of my shop and my R2 sitting there quiet and alone someday after I pass.
Seeing R2 alone hit me pretty hard
R2 is simply waiting for the right time to re-activate.
So are we to really believe he doesn’t have an entire file of holographic messages of himself somewhere? There’s just got to be.
So, uh...that hurt more than I was expecting, and i never even met Grant. Glad I watched it, though. Thanks for bringing us with you, Adam.
Two guys that lost a friend and a brother, reminiscing and celebrating said person. Beautiful.
I met Grant once in Atlantic City during the Boardwalk Con in 2015/16?. As a fellow tinkerer, he treated an awkwardly shy barely out of highschool kid like I was some lost friend he hasn't seen in a decade, seeing someone else share in his love of building. Of course, being the huge Mythbusters fan that I was, I was stuttering and nervous as all hell. But, as closeted a geek as I was, seeing the guy who brought so much to the world from behind the scenes, he really was the catalyst that propelled me to dive into my creative side. When he passed, it was like I lost my favorite uncle. What's funny to, is that when I started getting into model building as a hobby, I went out of my way to customize one of the Gundam models I had with selfmade parts, and named it Grant001, in fact most of the things I repair or create are started off as "G" something on my computer. It's surreal to think about how a small interaction could mean so much to a person without any knowledge of them knowing. Thanks for uploading this. Really.
It's amazing how emotional a trip to a place you've never been, belonging to a man you've never met, can be so emotional. Having spent hours watching Grant it's apparent how so many people can have so much love for him.
The realization of Grant being gone still hits hard. Never knew him or met him but enjoyed him as a engineering and science educator on Mythbusters and White Rabbit Project. A true inspiration for anyone on dedication and passion for what you love doing.
Shops or any workspace are so cool…it’s like a direct extension of that person- you can see their personality manifested in the state of their workspace, the items they have on hand, the decor…really emotional because it’s kind of like you are stepping inside that person’s mind.
So ture...
Grant Imahara. i love hearing his name. once a person passes, their name is spoken less and less. it’s a natural part of “moving on”. still, it’s nice to hear their name.
it must be strange that Grant’s work space is soooo quiet.
Thank You Adam Savage for sharing with us this lovely video.
❤️🎉🇨🇦
you can feel the love Adam had for Grant. RIP Grant, gone far too soon
5 seconds in and I am already crying, I love that his name is on the calculator. I hope his friends and family know he isn't forgotten by us Mythbusters fans 💜
I can't believe it's been a year already 💔
Grant's shop needs to be in a museum. He inspired so many people. Legend has it,Grant's body could not contain Grant's genius anymore so he left his body and became pure energy. RIP 😪
I know that I can't possibly be the only one who burst into tears after seeing that portrait of Grant.
Man the guy who rented him that space~ you can tell, he really had a lot of respect and looked up to grant immensely. I feel for him, and bless his heart for leaving it the way it was left and not renting it out to someone else. Dude has a big heart and a lot of respect for Grant~ as millions of other people including myself do. RIP Grant. He always had a smile on his face, gave the show this warm loving energy that only a special someone was capable of doing. Rest easy Grant, you will not be forgotten ❤
This is a special video. Thank you Grant for inspiring so many.
Adam's such a good dude and so loving that every time he gets emotional I just start crying with him. I mean I also grew up watching MythBusters and now I'm an adult watching all of this and I do feel some connection to Grant and Adam and all of the myth busters really. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Who is disliking such a video??
It's almost a Museum for Grant. I watched all episodes of _White Rabbit_ and of course of the _Mythbusters._ It's still unbelievable that he is gone.
My heart is feeling just like Buster being thrown around and set on fire. Thanks for everything Mythbusters crew. Grant will forever be in my life.
RIP Grant, i loved watching you and the team back in the day when i was a kid. what a special time for TV that was...
Grant was one of a kind. He just exuded warmth. He's sorely missed.
He passed on the last day of my 20s. Being such an important part of my life during my childhood, his death really hit me hard. Grant, Jessi and all the wonderful people that inspired me to pursue a life in STEM, thank you. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today.
This is a loss that always sits in the back of my mind. Seeing him on TV as a kid impacted me in a way I can’t properly describe. He was truly respected and loved deeply.
It is hard to accept that he's gone. I hope his Foundation is a huge success. If only to make up a tiny bit of the good works the man himself would have done.