How It's Made
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Cast: Lynne Adams
18 episodes
18. Power Steering Pumps, Asian Bowl Meals, and Walking Canes
18. Power Steering Pumps, Asian Bowl Meals, and Walking Canes
Processes used for power steering pumps, Asian bowl meals and walking canes are shown.
21min
Sep 17, 2017
17. Leather Basketballs, Flood Gates, Wood Panel Canvases, and Shoelaces
17. Leather Basketballs, Flood Gates, Wood Panel Canvases, and Shoelaces
Processes behind leather basketballs, flood gates, wood panel canvases and shoelaces are revealed.
21min
Sep 10, 2017
16. Petanque Balls, Biological Medicines, Asphalt Pavers, and Basque Espadrilles
16. Petanque Balls, Biological Medicines, Asphalt Pavers, and Basque Espadrilles
Manufacturers produce petanque balls, biologic medicines, asphalt pavers and Basque espadrilles.
21min
May 7, 2017
15. Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, and Chisteras
15. Technological Corks, Zinc Gutters, Traditional Basque Ham, and Chisteras
Producers make technological corks, zinc gutters, traditional Basque ham and chisteras.
21min
Apr 30, 2017
14. Bistro Sets, Letterpress Printing, Bamboo Lights, Asphalt Compactors
14. Bistro Sets, Letterpress Printing, Bamboo Lights, Asphalt Compactors
Processes behind steel bistro sets, letterpress printing, bamboo ceramic lights and asphalt compactors are revealed.
21min
Apr 23, 2017
13. Berets, Pastis, and Stationary Bikes
13. Berets, Pastis, and Stationary Bikes
The processes used to create berets, pastis and stationary bikes are examined.
21min
Sep 16, 2017
12. Flying Water Bikes, Throttle Position Sensors, Cinnamon Cordial, and Rasps
12. Flying Water Bikes, Throttle Position Sensors, Cinnamon Cordial, and Rasps
The processes behind flying water bikes and throttle position sensors are revealed, along with cinnamon cordial and handcrafted rasps.
21min
Sep 9, 2017
11. Foosball Tables, Marseille Soap, and Laguiole Pocket Knives
11. Foosball Tables, Marseille Soap, and Laguiole Pocket Knives
Manufacturers produce foosball tables, Marseille soap and laguiole pocket knives.
21min
Sep 9, 2017
10. Artist Brushes, DEF Tank Heaters, Game Tables, and Art Glass Wall Sconces
10. Artist Brushes, DEF Tank Heaters, Game Tables, and Art Glass Wall Sconces
Manufacturers create artist brushes, DEF tank heaters, game tables and art glass wall sconces.
21min
Mar 26, 2017
9. Fireplace Bellows, Calissons, and Diving Watercraft
9. Fireplace Bellows, Calissons, and Diving Watercraft
The processes used to create fireplace bellows, calissons and diving watercraft are revealed.
21min
Mar 19, 2017
8. Office Chairs, Vinobrews, Reconditioned Sander Drums, and Lithographs
8. Office Chairs, Vinobrews, Reconditioned Sander Drums, and Lithographs
Explore the construction behind items such as office chairs, vinobrew and reconditioned sander drums. Also, discover how lithographs are made.
21min
Mar 12, 2017
7. Thermoplastic Fire Helmets, Basketry Sculptures, and Coffee Roasters
7. Thermoplastic Fire Helmets, Basketry Sculptures, and Coffee Roasters
Discover how thermoplastic fire helmets and basketry sculptures are manufactured. Also, see how coffee roasters are made.
21min
Mar 5, 2017
6. Wood Watches, Steel Bicycles, Raw Pet Food, and Replica Police Lanterns
6. Wood Watches, Steel Bicycles, Raw Pet Food, and Replica Police Lanterns
Explore the construction behind items such as wood watches, steel bicycles and raw pet food. Also, discover how replica police lanterns are made.
21min
Jul 26, 2017
5. Wooden Utensils, Refrigeration Units, Moccasins, and Electric Impact Drills
5. Wooden Utensils, Refrigeration Units, Moccasins, and Electric Impact Drills
Discover how wooden utensils, refrigeration units and moccasins are manufactured. Also, see how electric impact drills are made.
21min
Nov 23, 2016
4. Thai Barbecues, Diving Masks & Fins, and Bassoons
4. Thai Barbecues, Diving Masks & Fins, and Bassoons
Discover how Thai barbecues are built and see how diving masks and fins are manufactured. Also, explore the craftsmanship behind building bassoons.
21min
Nov 27, 2016
3. Collagen, Digital-to-Analog Converters, Wood Moldings, and Plier staplers
3. Collagen, Digital-to-Analog Converters, Wood Moldings, and Plier staplers
Explore the construction behind items such as collagen, digital-to-analog converters and wood moldings. Also, discover how plier staplers are made.
21min
Nov 9, 2016
2. Nuno Felt, Drum Crushers, Kimchi, and Traditional Parquet Floors
2. Nuno Felt, Drum Crushers, Kimchi, and Traditional Parquet Floors
Discover how nuno felt, drum crushers and kimchi are manufactured. Also, see how traditional parquet floors are made.
21min
Jun 28, 2017
1. Skateboard Wheels, Baklava Galactoboureko, C02 Scrubbers, Honey Candles
1. Skateboard Wheels, Baklava Galactoboureko, C02 Scrubbers, Honey Candles
Explore the construction behind items such as baklava and galaktoboureko, skateboard wheels and CO2 scrubbers. Also, discover how honeycomb candles are made.
21min
Jun 21, 2017
