How It's Made · SEASON 11

Pencils, Metal Recycling, Coffee

Episode 3 · 2008-09-24

★ 10.0
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Season 11Episode 3★ 10.0/10
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Episode overview

Graphite cores are enclosed in shaped wooden slats to make pencils, discarded ferrous and non-ferrous metals are sorted and processed for reuse, and coffee beans are roasted, blended and packaged.

21 minutes

Season 11 episodes

1. Binoculars, Sparklers, Rubber Boots, Circular Saw Blades2008-09-10 2. Anatomical Models, Jukeboxes, Tortilla Chips, Spark Plugs2008-09-17 3. Pencils, Metal Recycling, Coffee2008-09-24 4. Javelins, Cuckoo Clocks, Hearts of Palm, Windshield Wipers2008-10-01 5. Technical Glass, Washing Machines, Playing Cards, Crossbows2008-10-08 6. Cine Cameras, Glass Christmas Ornaments, Giant Tires2008-10-15 7. Microphones, Hot Tubs, Artificial Turf, Beer Steins2008-10-22 8. Hot Rods, Decorative Eggs, Fire Hose Nozzles, Baseballs2008-10-29 9. Accordions, Pineapples, Artificial Joints2008-11-05 10. Giant Valves, Sardines, Barographs, Disposable Diapers2008-11-12 11. Heated Skate Blades, Gliders, Hand Bells, Fire Hoses2008-11-19 12. Induction Cooktops, Truck Scales, Tetra Pak Containers, Harmonicas2008-11-26 13. Baseball Gloves, Medical Electrodes, Stetson Hats2008-12-03