How It's Made — Season 6

Jan 4, 2006 · 21m

The production processes behind three-wheeled motor vehicles, wooden baseball bats, artificial bonsai trees and brass trombones are examined.

Jan 11, 2006 · 21m

Steel 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.

Jan 18, 2006 · 21m

Individual 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.

Jan 25, 2006 · 21m

Strong 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.

Feb 1, 2006 · 21m

Filter 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.

Feb 8, 2006 · 21m

Layers 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.

Feb 15, 2006 · 21m

Selected 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.

Feb 22, 2006 · 21m

Molten 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.

Mar 1, 2006 · 21m

Steel 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.

Mar 8, 2006 · 21m

Layers 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.

Mar 15, 2006 · 21m

Electric 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.

Mar 22, 2006 · 21m

Insulated 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.

Mar 29, 2006 · 21m

Watertight 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.