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How It's Made
Have you ever wondered how the products you use every day are made? How It's Made leads you through the process of how everyday products, such as apple juice, skateboards, engines, contact lenses, and many more objects are manufactured.
- Created by:
- Gabriel Hoss
- Cast:
- Lynne Adams
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- Canada
- Network:
- Discovery
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 6
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 10.0Three-Wheeled Vehicles, Baseball Bats, Artificial Bonsais, Trombones
2006-01-04 · 21mThe production processes behind three-wheeled motor vehicles, wooden baseball bats, artificial bonsai trees and brass trombones are examined.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 10.0Springs, Pavers, Pianos, Rotary Cannons
2006-01-11 · 21mSteel wire is shaped and heat-treated into springs, concrete mixtures are molded into paving stones, thousands of specialized components are assembled and tuned to make pianos, and precision-machined barrels and mechanisms are combined into rotary cannons.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 10.0Ropes, Billiard Tables, Sailboards, Cymbals
2006-01-18 · 21mIndividual fibers are twisted together into rope, slate and wooden frames are assembled into billiard tables, lightweight composite materials are formed into sailboards, and metal alloys are hammered and finished into cymbals.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 10.0Seatbelts, Windows, Wax Figurines, Hot Air Balloons
2006-01-25 · 21mStrong woven webbing and locking mechanisms are assembled into automotive seatbelts, glass and frame components are manufactured into windows, wax is molded and detailed into figurines, and large fabric panels are sewn together to create hot-air balloon envelopes.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 10.0Air Filters, Billiard Cues, Ice Sculptures, Suits
2006-02-01 · 21mFilter media is pleated and enclosed to make air filters, selected woods are turned and finished into billiard cues, blocks of ice are carved into decorative sculptures, and fabric is measured, cut and tailored into suits.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 10.0Escalator Handrails, Highlighters, Guitar Strings, Wigs
2006-02-08 · 21mLayers of rubber and reinforcing materials are formed into escalator handrails, fluorescent ink and molded plastic become highlighter pens, metal wire is drawn and wound into guitar strings, and natural or synthetic hair is attached and styled to produce wigs.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 10.0Traditional Bows, Coffee Machines, Mascots, Hammocks
2006-02-15 · 21mSelected woods are shaped and laminated into traditional archery bows, heating and pumping components are assembled into coffee machines, foam and fabric are fashioned into mascot costumes, and strong cords are woven into hammocks.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 10.0Fiberglass Insulation, Wooden Ducks, Gumball Machines, Exhaust Systems
2006-02-22 · 21mMolten glass is spun into fibreglass insulation, wood is carved and painted into decorative ducks, dispensing mechanisms are installed in gumball machines, and formed metal pipes and mufflers are assembled into automotive exhaust systems.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 10.0Chains, Bagels, Vinyl Records
2006-03-01 · 21mSteel rods are bent, welded and heat-treated into chains, rings of yeast dough are boiled and baked into bagels, and recorded audio is transferred to master discs used to press vinyl records.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 10.0Windshields, English Saddles, Butter, Post Clocks
2006-03-08 · 21mLayers of safety glass are shaped and laminated into automotive windshields, leather and supportive frames are crafted into English saddles, cream is churned and processed into butter, and cast housings and clock mechanisms are assembled into traditional post clocks.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 10.0Individual Transporters, Canoes, Electric Guitars
2006-03-15 · 21mElectric motors, sensors and computerized controls are assembled into self-balancing individual transporters, strips of cedar are joined and finished into canoes, and shaped wooden bodies are fitted with pickups and electronics to make electric guitars.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 10.0Residential Water Heaters, Air Bags, Jelly Beans, Ice Resurfacers
2006-03-22 · 21mInsulated tanks and heating systems are assembled into residential water heaters, woven fabric and gas-generating devices become automotive airbags, flavored candy centers receive polished sugar coatings to make jelly beans, and specialized components are installed in machines used to resurface ice rinks.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 10.0Amphibious Vehicles, Putters, Model Ships, Drumheads
2006-03-29 · 21mWatertight bodies and marine propulsion systems are incorporated into amphibious vehicles, metal heads and shafts are assembled into golf putters, miniature components are crafted into detailed model ships, and animal skin or synthetic film is stretched and finished to make drumheads.
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Lynne Adams
Narrator (voice)
