How It's Made · SEASON 11
Technical Glass, Washing Machines, Playing Cards, Crossbows
Episode 5 · 2008-10-08

- Documentary
Episode overview
Specialized glass formulations are heated and molded into durable technical components, drums, pumps and electronic controls are assembled into washing machines, printed sheets are coated and cut into playing cards, and limbs, stocks and trigger mechanisms are fitted together to make crossbows.
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